Materials Management and Logistics Specialist III

Join a leading organization in the energy sector dedicated to powering communities and driving innovation. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of essential materials, directly impacting our operational efficiency and the reliability of our services. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing our supply chain, making a tangible difference in our daily operations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive individual to step into a pivotal role within our materials management and logistics team. This position is central to maintaining the accuracy and continuity of our critical materials management activities, from daily purchasing to strategic inventory planning. You will be instrumental in managing purchase orders, supporting material planning, and resolving vendor issues, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage inventory strategies to support the supply chain process for assigned commodities, consistent with organizational policies and procedures.
• Research and develop a comprehensive understanding of assigned commodities, including manufacturing processes, specification requirements, and company usage.
• Analyze inventory consumption data, levels, and work order requirements to make informed ordering decisions and place purchase orders as needed.
• Provide recommendations for supply chain process improvements.
• Ensure end-user material requirements are satisfied.
• Monitor the quality and timely delivery of materials, identifying performance patterns to ensure a stable supply.
• Assess and implement various inventory management methods (e.g., consignment, Vendor Managed/Owned Inventory) and forecasting techniques (e.g., MRP), in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing.
• Conduct supply planning and analysis, including supplier performance and relationship management.
• Accurately create and modify material master records in the SAP Materials Management Module, adhering to naming standards and audit requirements.
• Participate in user testing for system revisions and upgrades.
• Collaborate with warehouse personnel on all aspects of materials management, including stocking levels, jobsite deliveries, and material changes.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on material standardization.
• Periodically review material forecasts against actual demand and make necessary recommendations or adjustments.
• Communicate project material forecasts and timelines to contracted suppliers.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to ensure supplier accountability to contract terms.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain engineering, preferably within the energy sector.
• Proven ability to lead daily purchasing activities and perform hands-on operations, ensuring strategic alignment with leadership.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) with a deep understanding of MRP replenishment and analytics tools like MS Excel.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with departments such as logistics, engineering, and operations.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making using tools like Tableau.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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