Job Description
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Location: Peterhead
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Stock Counter to join our warehouse operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately auditing inventory stock, investigating and reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring stock records reflect correct inventory levels. The role also involves receiving, storing, and issuing materials in accordance with customer requirements, company procedures, and industry standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Perform routine inventory stock checks.
- Investigate stock anomalies and reconcile inventory variances.
- Identify root causes of recurring stock discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Accurately enter, retrieve, and maintain inventory data using SAP and other relevant systems.
- Produce stock count and inventory variance reports for management review.
- Receive, locate, store, and issue materials in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
- Ensure all material movements are accurately recorded within the warehouse management system.
- Identify damaged, expired, obsolete, or non-serviceable materials and report them appropriately.
- Ensure warehouse and external storage areas comply with company procedures, including correct stock identification, storage locations, weight labelling, and environmental protection.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
- Previous experience within an oil and gas warehouse/materials function with a proven operational track record.
- Practical experience using SAP warehouse transactions and inventory management processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
- A customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.
- Knowledge of Oil & Gas operational spares and warehouse processes.
- Awareness of UK Oil & Gas guidelines and relevant industry standards.
- A professional approach, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and respect in all aspects of work.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment while maintaining high standards under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications
- Management/Logistics Qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Current UK driving licence
Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
- Forklift License
- IOSH Managing Safely