Material Management Specialist 117708

Job Title:Material Management Specialist

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

***This is an onsite position located in Hammond LA at Entergys distribuiton center. Those outside the area will need to relocate for this role. Relocation assistance is available for this posting***

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain organizational model includes materials management specialists at a site(s) currently supporting Utility Operations and Construction. The foundational SC knowledge and skillsrequired for the position are the same regardless of location and may expand should Command implement in Transmission. The primary difference in the material management specialist roles is theadditional level of expertise in the operating processes practices standards and procedures required to support material availability. The Material Management Specialist is considered an intermediate level position in this job family and responsible for all the inbound and outbound material requests. This role controls the daily workload within Command (WMS) reviews the Material Requests (MRs) from previous days picks to either complete or backorder material requests and oversees all the backorder MRs. The Material Management Specialist is responsible for the overall support of the warehousing functions related to the distribution center operations. The Material Management Specialist supports the cycle counting process. The key supply chain interfaces for this role are Warehousing Inventory and Logistics local and system teams Inventory Management Category Management and Central Procurement Group (CPG) and Compliance.

The role works under close supervision to ensure work inputs and outputs are completed on schedule consider all elements of the warehousing inventory and logistics processes and provide value to the business including an understanding of operational contractual and safety risks. The specialist will develop an understanding of how the site(s) optimally places its demand plan into the relevantmarketplace and/or by collaborating with other supply chain departments such as Central Procurement Group Category Management and the WIL network. These duties shall be performed in a manner that ensures materials are processed in the most cost effective efficient and strategic method with strict adherence to Entergys policies procedures and core values.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first.
• Utilize key tools programs and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors.
• Actively work to create and sustain a safe work environment. Employee behaviors demonstrate genuine dedication and commitment to ensure safety is a top priority at Entergy.
• Monitor and influence suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns.
• Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS) and/or the nuclear Emergency response Organization (ERO).
• Specific Incident Response role: Supply Chain Site Material Supply Lead for Utility Operations situations.
• Analyze edit and schedule jobs to be picked by warehouse staff.
• Communicate material shortages to customers. Provide customer interface for transmission and distribution storekeepers managers engineers engineering associates and operations coordinators.
• Help to resolve material issues with warehouse and Purchasing & Inventory Management staff. Provide backup support for other distribution center positions.
• Troubleshoots material issues in the warehouse processes. Monitor daily cycle counts in warehouse. Assist in the management of distribution center transportation. Help maintain distribution center equipmentutilizationand maintenance log.
• Monitor quality control of distribution center processes. Critical Storm Role to coordinate material needs to the field.
• Deliver and document savings through inventory optimization material transfer opportunities service level commitments cost avoidance etc.
• Ensure all requirements for safety savings diversity document retention cycle counting and other areas of compliance are met.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure supply chain is addressing stakeholder needs proactively and in the most beneficial way for Entergy.
• Establish/maintain relationships with suppliers/partners based on the ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Entergys supply chain polices.
• Maintain open communications between suppliers stakeholders and within supply chain to ensure that prompt thorough accurate pertinent and complete information is provided.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Experience and/or Certification

Materials Mgmt Specialist II:Bachelors of Science degree or higher in Supply Chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline OR in lieu of a degree 4 years of material handling warehousing inventory and/or logistics material planning purchasing or other related supply chain experience.

Materials Mgmt Specialist Sr:Bachelors of Science degree or higher in Supply Chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline and minimum 5 years of combined material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 7 years of material purchasing material handling warehousing inventory and/or logistics material planning or other related supply chain experience
Highly Preferred: 3 years of energy industry supply chain experience

Knowledge/SkillsTechnical (Awareness of)

Customers key business drivers objectives and budgets; Good computer skills with a general knowledge of IBM Maximo Warehouse Management System and MSOffice 365 applications. Be able to work independently Ability to problem solve material issues with little guidance. Ability to communicate directly with customers on materials management matters. Good understanding of materials processes including shipping receiving pickingand inventory control. Demonstrate sound factbased decisionmaking ability. Workingknowledge of Distribution/Transmission information systems

• Business and supply chainoperations within Entergy; including Entergy purchasing guidelines.
• Demand planning for a business site(s)
• The tools and concepts to understand market conditions.
• Supplier diversity.
• Defined governance and delegations of authority.
• Entergys endtoend warehousing inventory and logistics process from material demand planning to requisition through purchase order (PO) placement receipt and inventory management.
• Analyze edit and schedule jobs to be picked by warehouse staff.
• Communicate material shortages to customers. Provide customer interface for power delivery storekeepers managers engineers engineering associates and operations coordinators.
• Help to resolve material issues with warehouse and Purchasing & Inventory Management staff. Provide backup support for other v positions.
• Troubleshoot material issues in the warehouse processes. Monitor daily cycle counts in warehouse.
• Assist in the management of distribution center transportation. Help maintain distribution center equipment utilization and maintenance log.
• Monitor quality control of distribution center processes. Critical Storm Role to coordinate material needs to the field.

Professional

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects; deliver on schedule.
• Basic application of analytical skills and tools to make factbased decisions aware of data sources.
• Capable of clear and concise communications written and oral with all stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve conflicts without damaging relationships.
• Ability to build relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

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Primary Location: LouisianaHammondLouisiana : Hammond
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 117708
Travel Percentage:Up to 25

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.