Material Supply Strategist

Overview

Develop and manage material fulfillment strategy for supply chain projects.

Key Responsibilities

• process improvement
• vendor management
• inventory analysis
• ad-hoc reporting
• data analysis
• compliance assurance

Tasks

-Participate on process improvement initiatives through partnering with other process participants, to successfully lower costs while continuing to improve service levels. Act as a change advocate on initiative teams. -Manages and maintains working relationship with vendors, warehouse, buyers/planners, accounts payable, project managers, construction, engineering, and standards on the successful execution of material fulfillment activities. Works to resolve material fulfillment solutions based on job specifics and conditions. Advise on appropriate inventory levels and fulfillment strategies for assigned commodities by applying analysis and industry knowledge and insight to the trends being observed. -Creates and maintains open communication with internal operations personnel to ensure an understanding of material fulfillment needs while providing an exceptional level of service throughout the material fulfillment and disposition processes. Create ad-hoc reporting related to material performance, levels, status inventory analysis, supply / demand in preparation for regular internal supply chain, business unit and vendor review meetings. -Provide effective material processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of material information for use in analysis and decision support. Interface with field/project managers, buyers/planners on material discrepancies, QA/QC problems and recommend resolution with supplier. Act as business unit advocate by consulting with planners/buyers to ensure correct materials are available and ready when required. -Support material fulfillment process through data analysis, process flow mapping, leading pilot programs, and acting as a subject matter expect on behalf of business unit customers. Participate on cross-functional teams or projects for business area or supply chain initiatives. Ensure sourced material is in compliance with Xcel specifications, QA/QC requirements, safety standards and all applicable environmental regulations. -Analyze, track, monitor, and report on forecasting and inventory planning information to identify opportunities and recommend improvements. Utilize reporting tools and analysis to support material delivery, material disposition, and material returns. Prepare reports and utilize reporting tools and analysis to support material fulfillment, delivery, disposition, and material return activities. Ability to provide work direction to specialists and associates in support of job material requirements.

Requirements

• cpsm
• bachelor's
• power bi
• excel
• sap
• data analysis

What You Bring

-Intermediate knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts, material fulfillment strategies and current industry trends. Represents Supply Chain at field level work management meetings. Tracks material fulfillment and replenishment needs in support of project and work area management schedule. Ability to manage materials for large projects. Influence processes and initiatives through data analysis, process flow mapping, leading pilot programs, and acting on behalf of Supply Chain or business unit. -Required: Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain. -Previous experience in plant operations, utility field operations, finance or business administration. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent. -Working knowledge of supplier programs, manufacturing processes for commodities and highly engineering equipment. Ability to work with suppliers to fulfill corporation material needs. Coordinates and manages the logistics of on time deliveries to job sites or company facilities, including off-loading and receiving activities, QA/QC, and job staging as required. Basic understanding of use, form, fit, and function of materials. Perform ad-hoc data compilation and analysis functions to support the process. -2 years related experience (OR the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience providing equivalent knowledge) -Power BI, Excel, MS Office -Data Analytical skills -Solid problem solving, organizational, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills -Previous experience with and working knowledge of inventory management, accounting principles, supply chain/logistics activities, Microsoft Office Suite products, and relevant software applications including SAP and Business Objects.

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