Sr Analyst

Company: National Grid USA
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

About us

THIS POSITION IS FOR A SR. SUPPLY PLANNER in Syracuse, NY

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.Job Purpose

Supply Planner performs end-to-end material supply management activities to meet material demand requirements for assigned commodities. This includes planning, purchasing, order placement, expediting, and distribution of materials to support of both planned and unplanned work across Transmission and Distribution lines of business. Supply Planners support the business through the following main activities:

Replenishment, Fulfillment, and Expediting

Inventory Planning and OptimizationKey Accountabilities

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• Replenishment, Fulfillment, and Expediting
  
  Determine material procurement quantities, delivery schedules, urgency, and priority of material requests for assigned commodities
  
  Review and approve stock material replenishment from the vendor or an internal transfer to the warehouse
  
  Coordinate with Demand Planners to confirm demand accuracy, quantity, and need dates for material requests
  
  Collaborate with Demand planner and Vendor for new project material fulfilment
  
  Ensure adequate supply of materials to meet demand for planned and unplanned work
  
  Review and approve Integrated Supply Management (ISM) materials replenishment from the vendor
  
  Review and confirm upcoming supplier deliveries, identify, and expedite material as required
  
  Manage purchase requisitions and place purchase orders for all material requests
  
  Partner with Sourcing to execute RFQs / RFPs for project materials
  
  Adhere to corporate policy, purchasing guidelines, and utilize experience and knowledge of market conditions and suppliers on all purchasing / order placement activities
  
  Provide feedback to Sourcing on suppliers related issues: product quality, packaging, damages, and invoice/receipt discrepancies
  
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  • Inventory Planning and Optimization
    
    Manage inventory planning parameters (Lead Times, Min, Max, etc.) on assigned commodities and assigned storage locations across the territories
    
    Determine appropriate supply strategy and optimize inventory levels to meet service levels, minimize stock outs, and ensure security of supply while balancing financial risk of excess inventory and carrying costs
    
    Identify and develop a plan to reduce surplus material for assigned commodity
    
    Support dispositions for obsolete or damaged materials
    
    Provide input on salvage, trade-in, or resale items to Investment Recovery
    
    Work closely with Demand Planner and Inventory Analyst to ensure high service levels
    
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    • Other
      
      Partner with Inventory Analyst to review and support improvement opportunities: recurring material planning issues, inventory data discrepancies
      
      Partner with LOB to set-up new items in the material planning system. Coordinate research with Global Procurement to identify material requirements (description, manufacturer name, part number) and available suppliers
      
      Participate in min / max levels review meetings for crew stock materials.Qualifications
      
      Thorough knowledge and experience in purchasing, order placement, and inventory planning / management processes described above
      
      Excellent analytical skills to analyze large data sets and make recommendations based on findings
      
      Required systems knowledge:
      
      Common desktop personal computer and application programs
      
      Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Visio
      
      Ability to utilize MS Excel for complex data analysis
      
      Experience or knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
      
      Knowledge of materials used in utilities (Transmission and Distribution) or related asset intensive industries is preferable
      
      Well-developed oral, written, negotiation communication, and interpersonal skills
      
      Ability to work in teams and coordinate with cross-functional areas including end users in Transmission and Distribution as well as key stakeholders across Quality, Engineering Standards, Supply Chain and Finance
      
      Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent practical work experience combined with relevant courses preferred
      
      3 5 years of demonstrated Supply Chain and Purchasing/Inventory Planning experience typically acquired through working in a field office performing inventory or purchasing related function preferred
      
      Completed courses in supply chain related disciplines preferred
      
      APICS CPIM Certification or certification in progress preferable
      
      Previous experience in utilities or similar asset intensive industry would be considered an assetMore Information
      
      This position is one of National Grids career path roles which provide for promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you develop and evolve in the position by gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
      
      National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.
      
      National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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