Inventory Control Analyst – Houston, TX at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

Position Description
This position is responsible for providing materials to support both Operations and Project Management. Position is located either at Houston headquarters or in a regional warehouse but provides support to the entire company as needed.

Primary Purpose:

• Position provides inventory management and investment recovery support to the entire company as needed.


• Provide inventory level recommendations as well as help create and manage new stockrooms.


• Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained by tracking return rates and conducting physical inventory audits.


• Participate in maintenance and support of the Lawson Item Master.


• Assist Operations in identifying and disposing surplus and obsolete inventory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Work on inventory requirements associated with acquisition integration and divestures.


• Work with field personnel on a routine basis to set and track minimum and maximum inventory levels.


• Perform analysis of inventory mix, production demand and interface regarding levels of inventory.


• Interpret and implement significant details from reports on issues regarding consumer trends and spending.


• Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and ensure best practices.


• Develop training materials on inventory procedures, the Inventory Audit Policy, and Investment Recovery Policy.


• Help coordinate and monitor field-conducted inventory audits.


• Participate in the maintenance and support of the Lawson Item Master.


• Assist Operations and Project Management by locating needed materials throughout Kinder Morgan.

Investment Recovery:

• Apply investment recovery practices and approaches consistently.


• Facilitate surplus sales and redeployments throughout Kinder Morgan.


• Act as a liaison between the Business Unit and the Investment Recovery Company.


• Work with internal and external customers to achieve annual investment recovery goal.


• Execute Purchase Agreements and Bills of Sale.

Project Support:

• Assist as needed buyers and vendors with material order issues


• Provide timely updates to Project Management on project material status.


• Resolve any material discrepancies, shortages or damages.


• Ensure completeness and accuracy of orders for project materials delivered to staging warehouse.

Business & Professional:

• Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan's Corporate Policy.


• Operate under safety, environmental and ethical guidelines.


• Apply standards and processes consistently.


• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices related to inventory and surplus sales transactions.


• Complete special projects as assigned.


• Mentor and train less experienced team members around policies and procedures.


• Communicate with cross-functional teams to identify process flow efficiencies and develop standardized procedures.


• Influence business decisions.

Position Requirements

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related discipline is preferred.

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• 5-7 years of experience in Materials Management, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering or related field preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point.


• Knowledge of parts to support Turbines, Recips, Compressors, and Auxillary Equipment.


• Knowledge of materials such as Pipe, Valves, and Fittings.


• Work efficiently without supervision.


• Possess ability to organize and prioritize daily work and maintain strict confidentiality.


• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.


• Possess ability to influence business decisions and procedures.


• Knowledgeable of accounting practices related to inventory and surplus sales transactions.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.


• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.


• Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines.


• Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers.


• Must be detail-oriented.


• Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism.


• Work effectively across Business Units.


• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.


• Follow company policies and procedures.


• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• Must meet medical criteria for use of respiratory protective equipment, if required.

Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager.


• Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets.


• May be required to work non-traditional hours.


• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required.


• Must be available to respond to call-out as assigned.


• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.


• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Lawson Inventory Control, Requisition and Procurement modules.


• Knowledge of Kinder Morgan business as a whole.


• Demonstrated understanding of Kinder Morgan business units and shared service departments.

Job level commensurate with skills and experience. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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