Job Description

Job Title:
Inventory Counting & Reconciliation Specialist 

Location:
Aberdeen /Peterhead 

Temp Contract - 6 months

Job Purpose:

ASCO Workforce Solutions are seeking an Inventory Counting & Reconciliation Specialist to join its UK operations on a 6-month contract. This role will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of vendor held and company managed inventory across drilling, completions, and project activities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in consolidating Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, auditing material condition, and supporting disposal processes, while acting as a SAP resource for the department.

Roles & Responsibilities

General

• Conduct initial audits of vendor-held inventory.
  • When directed, integrate vendor inventory into the material management system.
  • When directed, consolidate Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs across projects and drilling & completions into the system.
  • Participate in material condition and storage practices to ensure compliance and integrity.
  • Participate in scrapping and disposal of surplus or obsolete materials as directed.
  • Participate in the annual stock count and visit all third-party storage locations as directed.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards and recommend improvements.
  • Participate in departmental process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Participate in monthly Scrap/Repair review meetings as directed.
  • Act as SAP Super User, assisting colleagues with system queries and troubleshooting.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours)

• Drilling & Completions Inventory Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of drilling materials, tubulars, downhole tools, and completions equipment.
  • Experience reconciling vendor held drilling inventory and supporting Vendor Management Inventory programs.
  • Familiarity with offshore and onshore drilling operations and associated material flows.
  • ERP Systems & SAP Super User Capability.
  • Advanced SAP skills, including inventory modules and reporting.
  • Inventory Management & Audit Skills
  • Proven track record in conducting stock counts, audits, and reconciliations.
  • Experience in identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Knowledge of UK oil & gas industry standards and internal compliance requirements.
  • Ability to support departmental process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with vendors, supply chain, finance, and operations teams.
  • Clear reporting and presentation of audit/reconciliation findings

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Experience working within materials management
  • Plant maintenance / engineering background
  • Supply chain and logistics experience

HSSEQ

• In partnership with the HSSEQ department, ensure the continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance and compliance to all laws, regulations, and industry standards/codes.
  • Reports all incidents or breaches of policy or regulations to the line manager.
  • Fully endorse the clients ‘Stop the Job’ policy and commitment to proactive intervention where an unsafe act or condition is observed.
  • Adherence to the clients integrated management system ensuring document control and improvements to key processes is maintained.