Inventory Strategist- Vidalia, Birmingham, Atlanta

Inventory Strategist- This position may sit at one of the following locations: Vidalia, GA; Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA

GRADE LEVEL: Exempt 3-5

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides Inventory Control and Materia ls Management support of Southern Company Nuclear Materials and Warehouse Operations. Employee will be Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic inventory initiatives such as Inventory Optimization, Parts Sharing and Technology deployment in support of established goals for Inventory Management and Warehouse operations. This position will be responsible working closely with site Material Supervisors, Site Supply Chain Management Managers, Category Managers, Engineering, Maintenance and Operations, to ensure that sufficient inventory is available at the best value while balancing risk and investment. The expectation of the position will be to support and promote Safety, Compliance, Customer Service, and Team initiatives in the workplace.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Analytical/diagnostic assessment skills are a plus

Experience

• Previous experience with material management & inventory fundamentals desired

• Power Generation, plant systems equipment, and maintenance experience desired

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and establish inventory parameters and daily inventory transactions

• Working knowledge of inventory analytics and forecasting/modeling concepts

• Technically skilled in the use of SQL, Excel and Access and Maximo

• Communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with customers and suppliers

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with SCM procedures and goals

• Travel up to 50% of the time requiring overnight and out of town stay, based on site/home location.

• Partner with various Category Managers to provide materials and warehouse liaison support and synergy with sourcing strategy

• Ensure departmental compliance with all policies and guidelines

• Interface with work management processes of daily (POD), refueling and forced outage; support Outage Control Center and/or Maintenance Support Center

• Serve as on-call duty rotation for Supply Chain fleet

• Provide assistance as needed for Site Supply Chain Manager

• Interface with Material Supervisors and Inventory Strategist across Nuclear and Generation to identify criticality of stock items, evaluate min/max levels, and item descriptions and ensure Maximo data integrity

• Provide training to customers as required for Inventory Management and Technology enhancement to warehouse operations

• Work closely with Materials & Supplies Accounting to resolve inventory discrepancies and process concerns

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Safety responsible

• Team player

• Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company's Our Values of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment

• Strong organizational, time management, planning, and prioritizing skills

• Ability to perform and make sound decisions with limited supervision

• Innovative Mindset, Proactive, Aptitude for Technology

Southern Nuclear is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy operators, running six – soon to be eight – units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power. For more than 40 years, the company has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, creating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses.

SNC prioritizes the health and safety of the public and its employees above all else, operating its facilities safely, reliably and affordably for customers and communities while using innovative technologies and practices that enhance performance. This work is enabled by the continuous development, leadership and skills of a high-performing workforce.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 3893

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear