Fleet Parts Specialist

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a job family and will be filled at an exempt level 3E – 4E. This position is responsible for applying sound inventory management tools and techniques in support of Fleet’s $8M + parts and materials program. Responsibilities of the position include: procurement of stock/nonstock materials; reconciliation of material invoices; inventory management; management of parts related data in Fleet’s asset management system; maximizing savings through recommendations regarding consignment and bulk purchasing; ensuring Sarbanes Oxley and environmental compliance; supporting vendor warranties; support of volume procurement, and procurement planning for in-service assets. This position will report to the Fleet Materials Supervisor and will assist in the support of fleet materials for additional Southern Company OPCO’s as needed.

Requirements

• The position requires an in-depth knowledge of the purchasing requirements of a large organization, including compliance requirements, and inventory management practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Demonstrates strong skills in decision making, negotiating skills, and conflict resolution.
• Customer Focused.
• Self-directed, high energy with strong initiative.
• Workload Management - Ability to handle heavy workloads, time pressures, multi-tasking, and conflicting demands.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal development.
• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability.
• Team player.
• Able to complete work by a deadline.
• A solid record of attendance.
• Demonstrates all aspects of Our Values including a commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.
• Some travel is required as part of normal duties statewide.
• Ability to safely lift 50lbs without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Prior inventory management experience with a commercial fleet parts and materials program is a plus.
• Prior experience with OEM EPC’s (electronic parts catalog) and OEM/Aftermarket E-Commerce inventory and procurement tools.
• Experience utilizing analytical tools and techniques in support of a business unit: Excel experience preferred.
• Database experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Broad understanding of the company's operations, policies, and procedures is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of operations using OEM EPC’s.
• Familiarization with fleet environmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• procurement of stock/nonstock materials
• reconciliation of material invoices
• inventory management
• management of parts related data in Fleet’s asset management system
• maximizing savings through recommendations regarding consignment and bulk purchasing
• ensuring Sarbanes Oxley and environmental compliance
• supporting vendor warranties
• support of volume procurement
• procurement planning for in-service assets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees