Inventory Counting and Reconciliation Specialist

Inventory Counting and Reconciliation Specialist

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

• Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Contract Type: Temporary Contract – 6 months
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Supply Chain
• Industry: Oil and Gas

• Conduct initial audits of vendor‑held inventory.
• When directed, integrate vendor inventory into the material management system.
• Consolidate Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programmes across projects, drilling and 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.

• Drilling & Completions Inventory Knowledge: strong understanding of drilling materials, tubulars, down‑hole tools, and completions equipment.
• Experience reconciling vendor‑held drilling inventory and supporting VMI programmes.
• 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 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with vendors, supply chain, finance and operations teams.
• Clear reporting and presentation of audit/reconciliation findings.

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

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