Supervisor Inventory Control

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Supervisor, Inventory Control (6577)

Job Function Summary

Administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment.

This position oversees warehouse functions supporting the organization's generation facilities, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant management of materials, equipment and inventory across generation operations.

Key Job Information

Job Title: Supervisor, Inventory Control

Job Code: 6577

Grade: 8

Career Level: M1 - Supervisor

Supervises the daily activities of business support, technician and/or production teams. Sets priorities to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors, and makes decisions guided by established policies, procedures and the local business plan. Receives guidance and oversight from management and typically does not perform the work being supervised.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse, Materials Management and Administrative Leadership

• Supervises bargaining unit employees across multiple warehouse locations responsible for:

• Issuing, receiving and returning materials and parts

• Inventory stocking and replenishment

• Cycle counting and inventory accuracy

• Obsolete material removal

• Inventory management system transactions

• Oversees warehouse operations supporting generation facilities, ensuring material availability for maintenance, operations and capital projects.

• Supervises teams responsible for:

• Capital equipment lifecycle management

• Asset record creation and maintenance

• Asset disposition tracking

• Tool and material refurbishment

• Provides strategic direction to exempt employees, monitors progress and adjusts priorities as needed.

Warehouse and Inventory Operations

• Ensures warehouse operations are conducted safely, efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner.

• Maintains warehouse and inventory management standards while supporting internal customers and external business needs.

• Oversees:

• Asset recovery functions

• Annual dead stock reviews

• Storeroom audits

• Compliance with inventory policies and procedures

• Researches industry best practices, emerging technologies and operational improvements.

• Implements continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs and maintain regulatory compliance.

• Ensures compliance with company inventory control policies.

• Manages logistics for transportation of materials and equipment.

• Directs inventory demand planning and stocking strategies.

• Partners with multiple departments to ensure efficient material flow and customer service.

• Maintains ownership of inventory system processes and inventory training certifications.

Administrative Operations

• Develops, monitors and manages operating, maintenance and capital budgets.
• Leads hiring activities including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Reviews and approves employee time sheets.
• Reviews inventory transactions exceeding established approval thresholds.
• Reviews cycle count adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintains employee records and documentation.
• Allocates staffing resources across warehouse locations based on operational needs.
• Approves employee expenses.
• Administers contracts and vendor relationships.
• Resolves material flow issues with external suppliers.
• Oversees inventory management system administration.

Labor Relations

• Serves as the primary liaison between represented employees and management.
• Interprets and administers collective bargaining agreements.
• Supports labor negotiations and employee relations activities.

Safety Leadership

• Promotes a strong safety culture throughout warehouse operations.
• Ensures employees receive appropriate safety training.
• Monitors compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Actively supports continuous improvement of safety performance.

Financial Management

• Monitors expenditures and budget performance.
• Identifies budget variances and implements corrective actions.
• Ensures financial objectives are achieved.

Project Leadership

• Represents warehouse and inventory business processes during company initiatives.
• Leads infrastructure improvement projects and warehouse operational enhancements.

Emergency Response and Restoration

• Participates in company storm restoration activities.
• Supports warehouse emergency preparedness and business continuity efforts.

Workforce Planning

• Implements workforce planning and staffing decisions.
• Partners with Human Resources on:
• Position planning
• Recruitment
• Candidate selection
• Job evaluations

Employee Development

• Coaches and develops employees.
• Assists employees with career development plans.
• Monitors employee development progress.
• Recommends learning opportunities and development resources.

Education and Experience:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Five or more years of experience in warehousing, supply chain, purchasing or administrative operations.
• Experience leading warehouse operations in an industrial, utility, manufacturing or generation environment is preferred.

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of:

• Inventory management practices, processes and procedures
• Warehouse management systems

Intermediate knowledge of:

• Purchasing processes
• Contract administration
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Inventory Management Systems

Working knowledge of:

• Supply Chain Management principles
• Work Management Systems
• Work order lifecycle
• Labor relations and collective bargaining agreements

Leadership Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Negotiation
• Organizational Leadership
• Resource Management
• Safety Leadership
• Written and Verbal Communication

Leader Practices

• Drives Results
• Plans and Aligns
• Decision Quality
• Drives Engagement
• Courage

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Cognitive Requirements

Performs work requiring substantial analytical thinking and problem-solving.

• Analyze information and draw sound conclusions
• Meet deadlines and response time expectations
• Maintain accuracy
• Make informed decisions
• Collaborate effectively with employees across the organization
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Accept and apply constructive feedback
• Learn and consistently apply new information
• Communicate effectively during stressful situations

Schedule and Attendance

• Work extended hours when required
• Work variable schedules
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Work shift schedules as assigned
• Report during severe weather and emergency events
• Maintain reliable attendance

Physical Requirements

• Travel throughout the service territory
• Travel overnight as business needs require
• Use a computer throughout the workday
• Lift, push, pull and carry materials up to and exceeding 50 pounds
• Walk over uneven terrain
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work in confined spaces
• Work on elevated surfaces

Work Environment

Work may be performed in:

• Office environments
• Warehouse facilities
• Generation plants
• Field locations

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

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