Associate Specialist, Materials Management

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

The Associate Materials Management Specialist develops, implements, and manages companywide supply chain inventory strategies for assigned commodities in accordance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures. The role leads planning, monitoring, and delivery of inventory materials used in the supply chain, monitors material usage and future requirements, and works with Strategic Sourcing on key supplier relationships. The specialist considers market and industry conditions, pricing, quality, delivery requirements, and other relevant factors to support the company’s overall value.

The position interfaces with vendors, internal clients and material users, auditors, Strategic Sourcing, warehouse personnel, and other partners. It requires effective communication to satisfy end-user requirements, maintain a reliable supply of materials, and support continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience may be considered for candidates without a degree.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage inventory strategies for assigned commodities or areas of responsibility, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Research assigned commodities, including how they are manufactured or provided, their specifications, and how the company uses them.
• Analyze inventory consumption, inventory levels, work order requirements, and outstanding deliveries; determine when to order and place orders through contract releases or standalone purchase orders.
• Recommend supply chain process considerations and improvements.
• Ensure end-user requirements are satisfied and maintain a reliable supply of quality materials.
• Monitor delivery timeliness and supplier performance, and identify patterns.
• Assess and implement inventory methods such as consignment or vendor-managed/vendor-owned inventory, and requirements forecasting such as MRP, in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing.
• Provide supply planning and analysis, and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.
• Create and update material master records in SAP Materials Management in accordance with naming standards, audit requirements, and software requirements.
• Participate in user testing for system revisions and upgrades.
• Work with warehouse personnel on stocking levels, jobsite deliveries, new and obsolete materials, material changes, and project timelines.
• Coordinate material standardization with Engineering Standards and Materials.
• Periodically compare materials forecasts with actual demand, including materials used or returned, and recommend or make adjustments.
• Communicate forecasts of project material requirements and timelines to contracted suppliers.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to hold suppliers accountable to contract terms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a 3% company contribution regardless of employee contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level