INVENTORY SPECIALIST I

The Inventory Specialist I is responsible for NIN creation, item master governance, catalogue management, and warehouse system data integrity across drilling operations.

This role requires technical expertise in creating and maintaining accurate NIN records, managing catalogue structures, standardizing item descriptions, and identifying drilling equipment parts, assemblies, and components for proper classification within the item master.

The position supports inventory accuracy, sourcing efficiency, ERP data quality, and audit readiness by ensuring that catalogue data is complete, controlled, searchable, and aligned with drilling operations.

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Advanced working knowledge of NIN creation, item master governance, catalogue taxonomy, attribute standards, and part classification controls.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in warehouse, item master, NIN, or catalogue management for drilling rigs, oilfield equipment, heavy machinery, or O&G Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to identify major parts, assemblies, and components used in drilling equipment and assign them to the correct catalogue structure.
• Experience managing item master data, NIN records, catalogue attributes, and inventory data in Oracle is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical ability to review large item master and catalogue datasets, identify data gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

• Very strong MS Office skills, specifically Excel and Power BI.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIES

• High attention to detail and disciplined follow-through when creating, reviewing, and maintaining NIN and catalogue records.
• Practical experience identifying drilling equipment parts, assemblies, and components in an oil and gas or drilling environment.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making aligned with company policies and guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Capable of driving the implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices across processes.
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency and accountability in meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and exercise good judgment.
• Effective research, analytical, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and matrixed environment, proactively leading initiatives that contribute to operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to perform comprehensive analysis and logical reasoning to support business decisions.
• Demonstrates the capability to develop and deliver effective solutions to complex business challenges.

TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES

• Expert-level capability in identifying drilling equipment parts, assemblies, consumables, and components and translating that knowledge into accurate NIN, catalogue, and item master records.
• Proficient in ERP item master and inventory modules, including NIN setup, catalogue attribute maintenance, item status controls, and warehouse data fields.
• Skilled in duplicate item analysis, catalogue cleansing, attribute normalization, description standardization, and obsolete NIN review.
• Able to interpret part descriptions, manufacturer information, equipment usage, BOM relationships, and warehouse history to determine correct catalogue classification.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools used to review item master quality, inventory accuracy, catalogue completeness, and NIN governance metrics.

physical requirements / working conditions

Office environment. Able to work off site as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties of the position. The requirements above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and distance vision.

• Manage the creation, review, approval, update, and lifecycle control of NINs (Nabors Item Master) in accordance with item master governance standards.

• Enforce catalogue naming conventions, item description standards, taxonomy, and category structures to ensure consistency across the item master.

• Review NIN and catalogue requests to prevent duplicate item numbers, incorrect classifications, incomplete descriptions, and improper equipment associations.

• Identify, validate, and properly categorize major parts and components used on drilling equipment, rigs, and related warehouse inventory.

• Perform item master and catalogue data cleansing, standardization, enrichment, and validation to improve data quality and usability.

• Maintain catalogue category, subcategory, equipment family, and part classification structures to support accurate sourcing, inventory control, and reporting.

• Maintain accurate item master attributes, catalogue fields, inventory attributes, equipment relationships, and warehouse data in the ERP system.

• Research and resolve item master, NIN, catalogue, and ERP data inconsistencies, including missing attributes, incorrect classifications, and interface errors.

• Identify and eliminate duplicate, obsolete, inactive, or incorrectly structured NINs to support catalogue accuracy and inventory optimization.

• Verify alignment between physical inventory, NIN records, catalogue descriptions, warehouse locations, and ERP system data.

• Maintain supporting documentation for NIN creation, catalogue updates, item master changes, audit reviews, and data governance controls.

• Support ERP testing for item master, NIN, catalogue, inventory, and warehouse system changes by validating test cases and documenting results.

• Run and review interface failure reports related to item master, catalogue, and inventory data; coordinate issue resolution with end users and IT.

• Manage the creation, review, approval, update, and lifecycle control of NINs (Nabors Item Master) in accordance with item master governance standards.

• Enforce catalogue naming conventions, item description standards, taxonomy, and category structures to ensure consistency across the item master.

• Review NIN and catalogue requests to prevent duplicate item numbers, incorrect classifications, incomplete descriptions, and improper equipment associations.

• Identify, validate, and properly categorize major parts and components used on drilling equipment, rigs, and related warehouse inventory.

• Perform item master and catalogue data cleansing, standardization, enrichment, and validation to improve data quality and usability.

• Maintain catalogue category, subcategory, equipment family, and part classification structures to support accurate sourcing, inventory control, and reporting.

• Maintain accurate item master attributes, catalogue fields, inventory attributes, equipment relationships, and warehouse data in the ERP system.

• Research and resolve item master, NIN, catalogue, and ERP data inconsistencies, including missing attributes, incorrect classifications, and interface errors.

• Identify and eliminate duplicate, obsolete, inactive, or incorrectly structured NINs to support catalogue accuracy and inventory optimization.

• Verify alignment between physical inventory, NIN records, catalogue descriptions, warehouse locations, and ERP system data.

• Maintain supporting documentation for NIN creation, catalogue updates, item master changes, audit reviews, and data governance controls.

• Support ERP testing for item master, NIN, catalogue, inventory, and warehouse system changes by validating test cases and documenting results.

• Run and review interface failure reports related to item master, catalogue, and inventory data; coordinate issue resolution with end users and IT.