Manager, Material and Logistics

Closes: February 4 2026

Job Description
To lead and manage the Materials Management and Logistics group with effective planning and execution of inventory management warehouse management logistics and investment recovery objectives. Ensure the organization meets the strategic competitive operational and internal needs of the company. Ensure compliance with safety SOX environmental DOT and other regulations. Lead implementation of best practices in all warehouse operations policies procedures and services.

Responsibilities

• Plan control and administer operations facilities equipment and fleet to ensure efficient and economical utilization of resources and compliance with specific internal controls. Ensure compliance of all transportation regulations including DOT for Avista transportation. Manage freight vendor relationship and performance (quality cost delivery service level) non-compliance and claim management.
• Develop and execute material and logistics strategies in conjunction with overall supply chain direction. Partner with customers to set expectations manage performance and integrate supply chain functions with field operations focusing on distribution warehouses and remote storerooms. Ensure exceptional service to meet customer needs.
• Manage staff engaged in scheduling planning ordering receiving storing inventorying issuing packaging staging and transportation of materials supplies tools equipment and parts. Ensure personnel are adequately trained equipped and focused to accomplish objectives in the most effective and safe manner.
• Oversee materials planning and scheduling coordination efforts between operations engineering purchasing and materials management to achieve business needs. Supports effective communication between warehouse staff and supply chain team to ensure strategic alignment and collaborative teamwork Collaborates with category managers to develop and implement supplier programs. Engages with operations on large programs to ensure materials plans align with the projected work.
• Responsible for inventory strategies that account for demand and supply risk storm/EOP material needs labor and storage utilization service level needs and minimizing investment. Manage new inventory part setup inventory transition and material obsolescence processes.
• Direct an effective inventory control program to optimize inventory value reliability service level turns and accuracy. Establish processes and controls to ensure the integrity of the inventory system through timely and accurate reporting of inventory movement. Ensure compliance with physical inventory counting requirements. Ensure effective analysis corrective action and reporting of inventory activity.
• Ensure efficient cost-effective and timely processing of material equipment and tool requests to company crews and storerooms to meet service level expectations. Develop and implement material handling and storage processes and techniques to prevent damage and ensure materials are stored safely and securely. Provide leadership in Safety Management Systems and promote safe workplace practices and engagement for the team.
• Manage system-wide investment recovery operations including salvage sales return redeployment or disposal of obsolete materials equipment and other significant assets that have been removed from service. Oversee the testing repair or replacement of capital and small tools. Effectively Manage processes and transactions for warranty repairs returns or sales of inventory items.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive lean methodology throughout material and planning processes. Enhance operational effectiveness by fostering teamwork commitment ownership and communication. Create and communicate effective warehouse and inventory performance metrics.
• Working knowledge of capabilities and functions of key systems (Maximo and Oracle) and support system upgrades. Leads strategy for system planning parameters like safety stocks and forecast levels. Oversee the analysis operation reporting forecasting and system metrics.

• Ensure the achievement of financial objectives by preparing and monitoring expense capital and inventory budgets; reconciling variances; developing and implementing cost improvement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal team building and customer relation skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving planning organization and negotiating skills required.
• Knowledge of material requirements planning inventory management lean principles transactional processes and systems planning receiving distribution logistics purchasing practices and general accounting principles required. Experience with Oracle ERP preferred.
• APICS certification a plus as well as familiarity with materials used in utility operations.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $96517 to $126439 ML 10

This position requires an in-person presence to support team and on-site responsibilities.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

At Avista our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. Thats why we prioritize the physical mental and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays personal days and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance Pet insurance and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more please visit our benefits website at are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse skilled and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is Insert Full Range $min to $maximum. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager