Inventory Adviser

About Woodside

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

About the Function

To ensure safe, reliable and efficient management of inventory to meet the forecast requirements of internal business partners that enable planned and emergent activities within agreed upon KPIs

About the Role

The Operational Service team’s objective is to support the delivery of a safe, compliant & fit for purpose planning process that aligns with Woodside values and expectations. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our Operational Services team that will be supporting both Gulf of America and Beaumont New Ammonia. As a member of this team, you will be instrumental at ensuring the smooth planning through collaboration and embedment, while optimizing inventory in support of our asset’s budget and operational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Interfaces & Accountabilities:

• Maintain stocking strategies and inventory rulesets
• Maintain min/max levels and safety stock
• Identify and remedy potential issues such as stock-outs
• Monitor and address MRP Exceptions
• Address inventory inquiries from stakeholders
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders including maintenance, warehousing, and purchasing team to promote inventory optimization
• Support rotable refurbishment process
• Process master data updates for new and existing materials and support phase out of obsolete materials.
• Ensure capital spares are purchased and serialized through current process
• Liase with stakeholders to ensure materials are tracked for delivery on-time, identifying and addressing actual & potential issues
• Travel to Woodside offices, shorebase, platform, supplier and third- party storage locations, as required or necessary

Work Processes & Systems:

• Responsible for safe, reliable and efficient material service delivery and
• optimization of inventory held in Woodside managed, third party and vendor storage locations using the following processes and systems:
• Master Data Management and Remote Logistics Modules
• Material Requirements Planning
• Exception Management
• Management of Physical Stocktakes
• Forward/reverse logistics including rotables management
• Disposals

Leadership: 

• Responsible for facilitating Inventory Planning routines with other sub functions and Operational teams to ensure material readiness
• Promote compliance to processes and proceed with the business
• Ensure compliance to company and joint operating partner requirements
• Collaborate to drive standardization, end-to-end efficiencies and elimination of waste
• Active participation in community affairs

Key Interactions

Internal:

• Inventory Manager
• Discipline Engineers
• Finance
• Enterprise Asset Management Team
• Maintenance and Operations Personnel
• Operation Readiness Team Leads
• Supply Chain (C&P)
• Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (WIL) 
• Marine Manager
• HSEC Manager

External:

• Contractors/Vendors/Service Providers
• SAP and Digital Consultants

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience with SAP Materials Management, managing inventory and materials master data in oil and gas or similar asset intensive industry
• Inventory categorization and optimization within a complex supply network
• Demonstrated deep understanding of warehousing, distribution and logistics
• Ability to influence and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical aptitude with ability to analyze and interpret data to substantiate decision making
• Minimum of 3 years industry experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning software
• Strong English written and oral communication skills, business acumen
• Experience working with operations, maintenance or engineering teams
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail
• Intermediate and advance Excel Skills base
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm CST on August 5, 2026. 

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.