SUPERVISOR, STOCKROOM

VERSANT POWER•Hampden, ME

About The Position

The Supervisor, Stockroom is responsible for controlling and maintaining material and inventory supplies across Versant Power’s operating region, including receiving, storing, and distributing inventory and directly supervising Stockroom employees. The role also performs procurement functions related to stock inventories and vendor relations; administers human resource policies, safety practices, and corporate compliance requirements; and manages inventory functions and associated procurement in the Company’s financial information system. The position oversees stockroom operations in the Southern Operating Region, supports employee training and development, maintains safe and secure facilities, coordinates inventory counts and audits, and works with accounting, external auditors, management, employees, and Field Services. It also oversees a hazardous-waste storage area and the records and shipments for PCB materials and related equipment. Procurement duties include processing requisitions and purchase orders, requesting and documenting bids, negotiating with vendors, and identifying cost-effective alternatives. The role requires travel, flexible working hours, and may involve irregular or extra hours and assigned duties during system emergencies.

Requirements

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of line construction parts, poles, wire, transformers, vehicles, and other electrical system components.
Integrity, respect, collaboration, and the ability to foster positive and effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
Ability to travel, work flexible hours, and hold a valid Maine driver’s license.
Ability to work effectively and safely in a fast-paced environment, respond appropriately to changing priorities, and make sound decisions in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Visual and mental concentration.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
Proficiency with the Oracle Financial Information System.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide leadership to Stock Clerks in the Southern Operating Region, including employee training and development.
Monitor stockroom facilities for security and good housekeeping.
Ensure employees are trained to perform their jobs safely and efficiently, including charging inventory materials to the appropriate accounts or projects when removed from inventory.
Coordinate and participate in inventory maintenance, including cycle counts and scheduled or special inventories at Company locations.
Oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of inventory; maintain material and active stock items; identify obsolete items; and train new users on inventory and procurement functions in the financial information system.
Work cooperatively with accounting, external auditors, management, employees, and Field Services on inventory and stockroom functions.
Maintain working knowledge of the Versant Power / IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Oversee a Company hazardous-waste storage area and coordinate control and record keeping for hauling and shipping PCB materials and associated equipment, including regulated storage levels and shipment dates.
Create, process, and receive requisitions; review them for compliance with Company policies and address discrepancies.
Create and promptly send purchase orders to vendors, attaching electronic documents as needed.
Request quotes and maintain professional supplier relationships and bid documentation for audits, emphasizing electronic records where feasible.
Negotiate with vendors to determine the most effective cost and availability of purchased materials.
Recommend alternative, more cost-effective products and services available from established sources.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled safety meetings.
Fill in for the Purchasing Agent as necessary.
Deal honestly and professionally with suppliers and Company employees in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct.
Administer and follow Procurement Guidelines, including Level of Signature Authority (LOSA).
Perform other assigned duties, including designated duties associated with service restoration during System Emergencies.