Regional Transmission Supply Chain Supervisor

American Electric Power•Lawton, MI

20h•$98,993 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role is responsible for the safe operation of assigned OPCO Storerooms & Laydown Yards to ensure the material, supplies, and equipment needs of Business Unit Partners are met. The position assists in identifying and coordinating training for assigned employees to foster a participative, accident-free culture aligned with Corporate Policies and Procedures. It requires collaboration with Business Unit Partners to ensure material availability for construction/maintenance activities and involves the supervision of personnel and management of materials at all Supply Chain Staffed sites under their responsibility.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business administration or relevant supply chain operations discipline and two years of supply chain operations, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience.
OR if no degree, five years of supply chain related experience, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience.
Must have a good working knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Company pertaining to the receiving, issuing, and storing of materials.
Must have the ability and knowledge to work effectively with other departments of the Company.
Must have demonstrated the ability to supervise employees; coordinate their work; and receive, interpret, and provide direction. Must be able to lead in a manner which obtains effective work results.

Nice To Haves

At least one year supervisory experience as a Stores Supervisor is preferred.
Must be available 24 X 7 to support emergency outage restoration efforts.

Responsibilities

Promote and support a Zero Harm and a positive culture, and demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior to support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy.
Foster a collaborative relationship with our Business Unit Partners to ensure that material to support construction and maintenance activities aligns with internal customer needs.
Supervise both full-time and Staff Augmentation employees and ensure that all Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines, all Laydown Yard procedures, and all Supply Chain policies and procedures are understood & followed.
Conduct or assist with annual site assessments at all responsible locations.
Maintain professional working relationships and collaborate with Business Unit Partners from Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Real Estate, Workplace Services, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Project Management groups.
Collaborate with the Materials Management Team to maintain proper and adequate inventories necessary to supply the material needs for each of their Business Unit Partners.
Assist with Laydown Yard operations when needed, including but not limited to, coordinate shipments and deliveries, process electronic transactions, and assist in the off-loading, loading, and staging of materials.
Coordinate the procedures associated with cycle inventories, clear discrepancies, and maintain related records.
Make recommendations for improving the safety, operation, and utilization of all storerooms and Laydown Yards within their OPCO.
Monitor expenses and maintain cost-efficient operations.
Ensure Lean and 6S practices are adhered to at all responsible sites.
Direct the use of the materials management system and the use of computer hardware and software needed in the operation of all facility regional storerooms and Laydown Yards.
Ensure proper Contracting procedures are utilized for Vendors and Service Providers, whom are needed to perform respective functions within Laydown Yards within his/her OPCO.
Identifies training opportunities and supports safety programs directed by supervisor that aggressively migrates the culture "mind set" to a norm of accident free.
Support procedures directed by supervisor that comply with Corporate and Departmental policies/procedures and monitors for adherence.
Actively supports employees in their identification of training needs to assist employees in growing to their full potential.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with representatives of our contracted Business Unit Partners to ensure that material to support construction/maintenance activity is available as required.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affirmative Action obligations.
Administer the company's Performance Management Review and Salary Administration programs and Management Information and Policy Manual.
Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.