Materials Manager HO
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
What Youll Bring to the Role
You are an experienced materials management professional who understands how critical effective planning coordination and execution are to successful project delivery. You build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and confidently lead teams through complex project challenges.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- 810 years of progressive experience in Materials Control or Materials Management within EPC or EPCM project environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading materials management teams on large complex industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM materials management processes systems and industry best practices.
- Experience managing the complete materials lifecycle from planning through receipt storage distribution preservation and final disposition.
- Strong understanding of construction-driven materials planning and coordination across engineering procurement fabrication and construction functions.
- Experience supporting pipe structural steel and module fabrication activities.
- Working knowledge of Construction Work Packages (CWP) Advanced Work Packages (AWP) and Procurement Work Packages (PWP).
- Experience using enterprise materials management systems such as AVEVA ERM SmartPlant Materials SAP Oracle MMS or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze complex datasets and develop meaningful reports.
- Experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or other data analytics platforms.
- Excellent leadership organizational planning and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
- The ability to identify project risks early and implement practical solutions that support project success.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety quality efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Flexibility to travel for project assignments and work adjusted schedules when project needs require.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.
And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.
And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.
About us
Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
As a Materials Manager you will play a critical role in ensuring project materials are planned controlled and delivered efficiently to support successful project execution. You will collaborate with engineering procurement contracts construction and project management teams to develop and implement materials management strategies that keep projects moving safely efficiently and on schedule. If you thrive in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment enjoy solving complex challenges and are passionate about leading high-performing teams this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Purpose of the Role
Play an integral role in delivering effective materials management across complex EPC/EPCM projects. You will be responsible for developing and executing project materials strategies that ensure quality materials are available when and where they are needed while optimizing cost minimizing surplus and supporting safe efficient construction activities.
As the primary materials management interface across project disciplines you will lead the planning coordination and execution of all materials management activities ensuring alignment with project objectives customer expectations and Worleys standards and procedures.
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading all aspects of project materials management from planning through final disposition of project materials.
- Developing and implementing project-specific Materials Management Strategies Plans Procedures and Materials Responsibility Matrices.
- Managing the day-to-day activities and workload of the materials management team providing leadership coaching and technical guidance.
- Ensuring compliance with Worley policies procedures delegated authority requirements and the Worley Code of Conduct.
- Coordinating materials management activities across engineering procurement contracts construction fabrication and project management teams.
- Planning project material requirements by aligning engineering deliverables construction priorities procurement schedules and project execution plans.
- Overseeing the safe receipt preservation storage handling security issuing and disposal of project materials.
- Developing bulk materials procurement and execution strategies that support project schedules and minimize waste.
- Identifying appropriate contingency requirements for bulk materials to effectively manage fabrication and construction losses.
- Monitoring material availability shortages delivery status and inventory levels while proactively resolving supply chain challenges.
- Coordinating and supporting the development of Construction Work Packages (CWP) Advanced Work Packages (AWP) and Procurement Work Packages (PWP).
- Ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of materials management data within enterprise systems such as AVEVA ERM SmartPlant Materials SAP Oracle or equivalent platforms.
- Producing and analyzing materials reports shortage reports inventory reports and performance metrics to support project decision-making.
- Participating in project risk assessments and identifying materials-related risks while developing practical mitigation strategies.
- Working closely with suppliers procurement teams and project stakeholders to ensure materials are delivered safely efficiently and according to project requirements.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance materials management processes systems and project performance.
- Coaching and developing team members while fostering a collaborative accountable and high-performing team environment.
- Encouraging innovation and sharing best practices that improve materials management outcomes across projects.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sector.