Materials Manager

About the role

SLB is seeking an experienced Materials Manager to join our team in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end warehousing operation, ensuring materials availability, inventory governance, and execution of warehouse processes that support business and operational objectives. The position is responsible for leading a large team while maintaining service levels, cost control, and operational compliance. We are looking for a leader who can engage a large workforce, navigate complex operational challenges, and effectively partner with stakeholders across the organization. This role provides the opportunity to shape warehouse performance, strengthen team capability, and influence long-term operational results through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations, personnel, and resources to support business requirements.
• Develop and implement warehouse strategies that optimize material flow, storage utilization, and service delivery.
• Manage inventory performance, including stock value, days sales of inventory on hand (DSOH), cycle counting, and slow-moving materials.
• Direct and support warehouse supervisors, fostering accountability, workforce engagement, and capability development.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, inventory controls, and warehouse management system requirements.
• Evaluate operational performance through KPIs and reporting tools, driving actions to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Oversee third-party warehousing relationships and monitor service performance against expectations where applicable.
• Resolve operational issues and support sustainable process improvements using established continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials management, warehousing, inventory control, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience supporting Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) and Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) operations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams, including unionized workforces in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with SAP and warehouse reporting or KPI management tools.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles, 5S, root-cause analysis, standard work, and visual management techniques.
• Strong conflict-resolution, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of HSE management processes and risk assessment practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in the United States without company sponsorship.