Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Peoples? We have a great opportunity for an Associate Materials Management Specialist to join our team on a full-time, direct basis at our North Shore, PA location. The Associate Supply Chain Materials Specialist will provide support for all areas of the supply chain function at Peoples. Specific areas of support will include materials management, Peoples materials integrated supplier, inventory counts, cycle counts and other activities of the materials management team. This entry level position will be expected to provide support for all areas of the supply chain function at Peoples including administrative support and document management. This will include supporting those directly responsible for resolving problems regarding material delivery, material stock, price discrepancies, quality issues, information tracking and invoice discrepancies. This position provides support for Peoples pipeline construction and Peoples pipeline maintenance department through support of Peoples integrated supplier and other key suppliers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Support physical inventory audits at Peoples field locations across our service territory. Support materials forecasting activities gathering internal and external information and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders. Support all oversight activities and monitoring of integrated materials supplier. Support updating and maintaining current material contract pricing information. Support all materials management and supply chain activities at Peoples through following and enforcing materials management and supply chain policies and procedures. This includes all activities relating to lead-time management, cycle counting, physical inventory, document management, training and other assigned areas by leadership. Support all customer service activities at Peoples including supporting key operations initiatives and supporting key corporate initiatives. Support all necessary actions to ensure the Peoples Supply Chain Department successfully meets all yearly goals and metrics for materials management and supply chain. Support the analysis of material usage patterns for planned and stocked items to ensure cost effective and adequate materials are available in a timely manner. Support the evaluation of vendor performance and recommend corrective action(s). Support the resolution of supply chain issues across all areas of Peoples business. Support problem solving activities to reduce product lead-times and to deliver on-time materials/services to all internal and external stakeholders. Support special projects as assigned and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders. Support the process of working with suppliers to address price discrepancies and quality issues. Support Peoples acquisition and integration activities as requested. Support general supply chain activities across Essential Utilities as requested by leadership Performs other assignments, as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers Strong customer service skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment Knowledge in the areas of supply chain, business administration, operations, accounts payables, accounting, financial analysis, logistics, business law (specifically contract law), vendor management, inventory analysis and techniques and Peoples policies, procedures and standards are a plus Working knowledge of SAP & SharePoint is a plus. Strong customer service focus and negotiation, analytical and forecasting skills are preferred. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required. Degree focused in supply chain, logistics or business related field preferred. 2 years of supply chain experience or experience in a related business field preferred. Valid driver's license required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department. Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.