Sr. Specialist – Inventory

The Sr. Specialist - Inventory position applies materials expertise to assist with the management of inventory materials at various warehouse locations and pipe yards across multiple states, and serves as a departmental subject-matter expert on gas pipeline and compression-related materials to support Supply Chain. The position is responsible for maintaining critical spare parts inventory levels. This requires working directly with Operations, Reliability, and Procurement personnel and vendors to coordinate repairs to critical spare parts and to requisition new parts when repairing a part is not an option. The position evaluates and inspects incoming and outgoing materials, validates related material documentation (MTRs, certifications, etc.), builds supporting documentation files, and provides shipping, receiving, and expediting support to Materials Management, Procurement, and Engineering staff as needed. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspection of inventory and incoming/outgoing project materials to ensure quality, condition, and provide recommendations for the disposition of non-conforming materials as needed
• Develop, review, and improve existing Materials Management processes and procedures
• Coordinating with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to ensure Materials Management Guidelines are adhered to by all involved
• Working with Operations and Procurement to ensure inventory levels are set appropriately to accommodate upcoming projects and emergency situations
• Works with Operations and Procurement to provide suitable replacement materials in emergency situations
• Performing annual inventory cycle counts at warehouses and pipe yards
• Submitting material transfers for processing
• Generating inventory requisitions into SAP-MM
• Backup support for warehouses as needed
• Assists with managing daily warehouse operations
• Works with Procurement and Logistics to resolve shipping discrepancies and damages as they occur
• Works with Procurement and Logistics on scheduling pick up and deliveries
• Provides Load Out assistance to projects
• Reporting daily receipts of procured materials to the Document Controls group for
•  Providing heavy manual work, loading and unloading materials from trucks and trailers by hand, hand truck/dolly, and/or forklift equipment (small, medium, and heavy duty) as needed
• On-call support for after-hours call-outs
• Gathers and provides information needed for budget preparations on an annual basis
• Providing SAP requisitioning training and support as needed
• Special projects and reporting as needed.
• Following all Safety Procedures and working in a safe manner at all times

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Extensive knowledge of gas pipeline and/or compression-related materials
• 5-8 years of related experience, preferred
• Previous inventory, warehousing, or procurement experience
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and handle changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and SAP-MM
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.