Title: Commercial Strategy Advisor
Location: United States-Texas-Houston
Other Locations: United States-Texas-MidlandDescriptionOxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position ofAdvisor Commercial Strategy within our Supply Chain Commodities and Material Management team based in Houston, TX or Midland, TX. Company headquarters are located in Houston’s Greenway Plaza. This position will be supporting well servicing tubing operation programs across onshore business units.Essential Job Duties· Responsible for coordinating and streamlining forecasting activities for all Tubing needs.· Collaborate and develop analytical forecasting techniques with operational planning teams to efficiently adjust forecasts in real time alongside schedule changes.· Ensure forecasted needs are effectively communicated to suppliers and requirements are committed and available for tubing demand activities· Perform competitive sourcing activities for new tubing requirements· Manage company owned and committed distributor inventories from a utilization efficiency perspective.· Develop sound material management practices for company inventories and pipe storage facilities.· Create and or contribute to initiatives that result in tubular cost reduction opportunities· Develop excellent supplier relationship management skillset with mills and distributors· Exhibit gap analysis techniques to quickly identify deficiencies in the supply chain between distributor, mill, and logistical partners. Participate in mill technical reviews and tubular claim investigations· Responsible as the Tubing Program Coordinator, which include streamlining & effectively optimizing the Oxy-managed tubing reclamation program. This includes, but is not limited to the following; o Establish communication plan for the Tubing Program stakeholderso Continually monitor, enhance, and develop KPIs & reporting to demonstrate tubing reclamation program success and savingso Monitor and control continued efficacy of the Program with regular review meetings with internal stakeholders & third-party service providerso Understand the logistics scheduling process and help to optimizeo Understand the Tubing Program materials management & IronSight logistics app processes and help to optimizeQualificationsRequired Qualifications:· Bachelor's degree required; Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or an Engineering discipline preferred· Minimum 3 years of experience in Oil/Gas industry with Operator, Service or Engineering Company, or 3 years of experience in OCTG mill or distribution operations. · Strong analytical, strategic, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence change and return value· Exhibit combination of tactical, sourcing, and inventory management skillsets· Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers· Proven ability to assess, prioritize and respond to urgent situations on a timely basis· Ability to communicate and influence total cost decision making to key stakeholder · Must be adaptable and focused in a rapidly changing environment· Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint · Working experience with SAP is a plusTravel Requirements:The percentage of travel required for this position is up to 25%It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.