Supervisor Central Stores

Puget Sound Energy • Kent, WA

6d • $87,800 - $212,300

About The Position

The Supervisor of Central Stores oversees the safe, efficient, and economical flow of materials for the Central Stores operation. The role works closely with operations to maintain appropriate construction and emergency response inventory levels and ensures timely, efficient delivery of materials. It manages inventory control systems and material distribution operations in compliance with federal regulations, the Uniform Commercial Code, and company policies.

The supervisor promotes a culture of total safety, upholds safety compliance standards, and ensures work is conducted honestly, ethically, and in accordance with company values, the Code of Conduct, and regulatory obligations. The position is designated safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

The role leads employee safety, development, and team building; manages materials distribution, inventory controls, systems, processes, and deliveries; supports reporting and continuous improvement; and maintains spill prevention and control requirements for assigned areas or facilities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, operations management, or financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of warehouse management, inventory management, and/or logistics experience.
• Strong understanding of materials management, delivery scheduling, and workload assignment.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to lead by example, train, and coach team members.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of warehouse procedures and best practices.
• Strong knowledge and experience in materials control, internal audit processes, and accounting systems.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multitask.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and audio/video conferencing and messaging platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, accounting, engineering, or another relevant field.
• Warehouse management system experience, preferably SAP Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management.
• Supervisory experience in supply chain management.
• Technical knowledge of gas, electric, generation, substation, and communication materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of total safety, conduct safety audits and inspections, address hazards and near misses, and attend safety meetings.
• Set clear performance and safety expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Oversee employee training and development, ensure required training is completed, and make staffing decisions.
• Conduct performance reviews and development plans, and provide coaching, direction, and leadership support.
• Direct material distribution operations in compliance with the Uniform Commercial Code, applicable federal regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate materials management system activities to maintain inventory controls, procedural compliance, and adherence to SOX internal controls.
• Work with IT resources on routine testing, error resolution, and continuous system improvement.
• Maintain business processes relating to IT applications and tools used for materials, equipment, and logistics.
• Manage inventory and deliveries according to construction schedules and emergency requirements.
• Support departmental information and reporting needs and recommend updates to training materials and procedures.
• Evaluate department guidelines, policies, and procedures for opportunities to improve controls and efficiencies.
• Maintain spill prevention and control and countermeasure plan requirements for assigned areas or facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual goals-based incentive bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree