Senior Materials Coordinator at Seadrill (Offshore Drilling Experience Required)
📍 Houston, TX
💰 $75,000–$90,000 base salary
🧠Reports to: Materials Management Supervisor
We are seeking a Senior Materials Coordinator with direct offshore drilling experience to support and optimize materials and inventory management across onshore yards and offshore drilling rigs. This is a senior, hands‑on role for professionals who understand the realities of offshore operations and can ensure materials availability, accuracy, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
� This role requires prior experience supporting offshore drilling operations. Candidates without offshore drilling exposure will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize materials and inventory management across offshore rigs and onshore locations
- Ensure inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities
- Provide functional oversight, mentoring, and support to Offshore Materials Administrators (OMAs) and Onshore Logistics Coordinators (OLCs)
- Analyze usage and inventory data to identify trends, optimization opportunities, and reduction targets
- Support inter‑rig transfer (IRT) planning and execution
- Ensure compliance with materials management SOPs, governing documents, and QHSE requirements
- Perform physical audits of inventory condition, documentation, and handling practices
- Participate in cross‑functional projects, system improvements, and change management initiatives
- Maintain required reports, logs, and documentation
� Travel: Periodic international travel (1–2 weeks per trip); less than 25% annually
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in materials, inventory management, logistics, or warehousing
- Direct experience supporting offshore drilling rigs or offshore oil & gas operations (required)
- Strong familiarity with offshore drilling materials, equipment, and spare parts
- Proven experience conducting inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations
- Hands‑on materials handling and warehouse operations experience
- Proficiency in Excel and inventory/material management systems
- Experience with IBM Maximo strongly preferred; Oracle MRP a plus
- High attention to detail with a data‑driven, analytical mindset
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience
- Offshore‑relevant certifications (BOSIET, HUET, forklift, hazmat, waste handling) are advantageous
Why Join Us
- Senior, visible role supporting critical offshore drilling operations
- Opportunity to influence inventory accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency
- Structured, safety‑driven environment with high professional standards
