Material and Warehouse Specialist

About the Role

Koch is seeking a Material and Warehouse Specialist to join their team in Dammam, Eastern region. This full-time role is critical for ensuring materials are planned, controlled, stored, and delivered efficiently to support project execution and operational excellence. The specialist will work across material planning, inventory management, warehouse operations, and safety compliance to maintain a reliable supply chain, drive inventory accuracy, and ensure effective utilization of resources.

Team and Work Environment

The Material and Warehouse Specialist will be part of a collaborative operations team that supports project execution through effective material management and warehouse operations. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, planning, production, procurement, and warehouse colleagues to ensure material availability while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability aligns with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Manage material planning activities by reviewing project requirements, Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material master data, and transaction integrity within the ERP system.
• Monitor material utilization, identify shortages, and drive actions to minimize project risks and material waste.
• Support efficient warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, issuance, material handling, and inventory control.
• Promote inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and continuous process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory visibility, and project readiness.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material preservation practices.
• Support a strong safety culture through adherence to HSE requirements and safe material handling practices.
• Contribute to operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvement and inventory optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in material management, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory management and material transactions.
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and material planning activities.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience within the Oil & Gas, EPC, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of piping materials, fittings, flanges, valves, structural steel, and related industrial materials.
• Experience supporting project-based environments with material planning and project allocation activities.
• Familiarity with inventory optimization, warehouse layout improvements, and storage efficiency initiatives.
• Strong understanding of material traceability and preservation requirements.
• Experience participating in inventory audits, cycle counting programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.