Apprentice – Purchasing Associate

*Company Profile*
Since year 2003, Oceaneering's India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering's robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in "Solving the Unsolvable" by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.

*Position Summary*

• Need to provide SCM support to the corporate SCM and other regional SCM group. Works under supervision .
• This role involves generating regular MIS reports, managing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with SCM processes. The individual will support inventory analysis, inter-unit stock transfers, and shipment tracking based on invoice checklists. They will also handle receipt entries, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain accurate trackers and records. Strong organizational skills and effective cross-functional communication are essential for success in this role.

*Duties And Responsibilities*

• Generate MIS (Management information System) reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Ascertain assigned work is delivered with required quality, within schedule.
• Understand and comply with SCM processes.
• Follow checklist against incoming shipments to a BU on the basis of Invoice.
• Analyze stocks and raise inter-unit stock transfer orders (MSR) to other BU's by using overstock data.
• Purchase orders/MSR management - Generation, Confirmation, Expedite, end user communication.
• Maintaining Tracker for finalized Purchase Order's.
• Resolve invoices/requisition anomalies.
• Perform receipt against PO's to ensure expedite reports and match exceptions
• Should be well organized, consistent and able to communicate effectively in cross functional teams considering data and records.

*Qualifications
Required*

• Bachelor's in science / commerce / PGDCA/ BCA or B-tech or other relevant educational field.
• Should possess knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, especially of advanced Excel and word.

Desired

• Well versed with Purchasing, Inventory and other SCM functions.
• Knowledge on MS Excel including formulas, special functions viz. Pivot table, pivot chart, VLOOKUP, hlookup etc.
• Exposure with SAP / Oracle SCM module is highly desirable.

*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics*

• Self-driven, positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross functional team.
• Strong organizing & planning skills.
• Disciplined documentation and record keeping skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability under adverse conditions.

*How To Apply*
Oceaneering's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

*How To Apply*
Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.

*How To Apply*
In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.
Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.