Valve Stock Analyst

Score Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil and gas company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Valve Stock Analyst responsible for optimising inventory levels of stock valves and components. This role entails collaboration across departments to ensure efficient data management and inventory control. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and strong analytical skills are vital. The position offers opportunities for proactive problem-solving and process improvements in inventory visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory analysis or supply chain management.
• Previous experience in valves and valve market is preferable.
• Experience with demand forecasting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor valve stock levels, usage patterns, and turnover rates.
• Maintain and analyze ERP/MRP system data.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and stockouts.
• Work with maintenance and engineering departments.

Skills

Excellent general management and organisational skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Experience using ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Valve Stock Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and optimising inventory levels of Score stock valves and related components. This role ensures that the right products are available in the right quantities to support customer demand while minimising excess stock and obsolescence. The analyst collaborates closely with procurement / supply chain, stores teams and commercial teams to maintain efficient inventory management and data accuracy.

Responsibility

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• Inventory Analysis: Monitor valve stock levels, usage patterns, and turnover rates to forecast future demand accurately.
• Data Management: Maintain and analyze ERP/MRP system data to ensure real‑time accuracy of valve inventory records.
• Procurement Support: Provide analytical insights to the purchasing team for restocking and supplier negotiations.
• Optimisation: Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, obsolete items, and stockouts.
• Coordination: Work with maintenance, engineering, and production departments to forecast valve requirements for planned shutdowns or projects.
• Compliance: Ensure all inventory control activities adhere to company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements for better inventory visibility, traceability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related subject.

Skills & Behaviors

• Excellent general management and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Knowledge of valve types, specifications, and applications is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Leadership Skills: Strong Leadership skills are essential with the ability to build trust at all levels within the Group.
• Proven analytical and complex problem‑solving skills and abilities.
• Working knowledge and understanding of financial reporting principles.
• Ability to motivate, lead and influence teams, other colleagues, customers and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, negotiation, time management and planning skills.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with IT systems.
• Self‑starter with the ability to lead high‑value initiatives to conclusion.
• Self‑motivation, enthusiastic and committed to delivering.
• Ability to be proactive, pragmatic and deliver results.
• Flexibility in approach to work commitment.

Experience

• Experience in inventory analysis, supply chain management, or materials planning (preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or oil & gas sectors).
• Previous experience in valves and valve market is preferable.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience with demand forecasting tools.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Oil and Gas

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Score Group by 2x.