Supply Chain Operations Planner/Associate Supply Chain Operations Planner

Duke Energy•Greensboro, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. This role offers a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a different level within the job hierarchy depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant. The Supply Chain Operations Planner serves as a dual point of contact for Supply Chain Distribution Centers (DC) and Zone Operations, focusing on material management, work planning, emergent issues resolution, and emergency preparedness across all Duke Energy Business Units. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling day-to-day work within the distribution center, adjusting work assignments of personnel based on changing business needs, active participation in process improvements for safety and efficiency, and ensuring business partner satisfaction. The Associate Distribution Center Planner will escalate any issues to the DCP II if necessary. This position is the first line of contact for material availability and status, deliverables, scanning devices, and supply chain operations. This position also assists in invoice review and payments. Managing resources via communication with planners, material analysts, logistics coordinators, distributors, and manufacturers across all geographies, in an effort to minimize cost impact to the supply chain, is an ongoing part of daily operations. This role works closely with peers and management to develop a fundamental understanding of the business operations they support.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree and minimum 2 years related work experience (for Supply Chain Operations Planner)
In lieu of Associate’s degree listed above, High School/GED AND 4 year(s) related work experience (for Supply Chain Operations Planner)
Associate’s Degree (for Associate Supply Chain Operations Planner)
In lieu of Associate’s degree listed above, High School/GED AND 2 year(s) related work experience (for Associate Supply Chain Operations Planner)
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years related work experience
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Prior Distribution and/or Transmission planning experience
Supply Chain experience
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-task
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated skills with Microsoft programs
Minimum of one year experience working effectively with customers, demonstrating positive conflict resolution skills, problem solving, and effective negotiations with customers
Working knowledge of using e-mail and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of MAXIMO and POWER BI
One to two years’ experience of business unit’s work management, inventory, and material processes
Minimum of one year experience in effectively working self-directed with limited supervision
Direct experience in warehouse operations
Working knowledge of inventory control related function

Responsibilities

Create pick event for work order no more than 10 business days prior to delivery date.
Communicate pick event information to business unit contacts.
Follow up on missing material inquiries.
Planning and scheduling day-to-day work within the distribution center, adjusting work assignments of personnel based on changing business needs.
Supports the Zone field Leaders and Field Material Handlers with material management, trucking & logistics, missing material inquiries, and business unit engagements.
Daily Business Unit support around missing material, backorders, deliveries, and closing gaps to work execution.
Actively participates in process/continuous improvement projects/events.
Manages material availability and backorder status reports, deliveries, and invoices and payments.
Will follow-up with planners, material analysts, logistics coordinators, distributors, and manufacturers across all geographies, in an effort to minimize cost impact to supply chain daily operations.
Utilizes information gained through reports, work plan data and communications with customers and suppliers to ensure that all materials are available to support project schedules.
Collaborate with warehouse operations and station procurement to leverage inventory sharing opportunities.
Role works closely with peers and management to develop a fundamental understanding of the business operations they support.
Manages Purchases Requisitions for poles across responsible Zone.
Participate in emergency preparedness efforts, including storm preparation and restoration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills will be leveraged through numerous communication channels, such as email, phone, and in-person meetings/discussions.
Will escalate any issues to the next level within the Supply Chain Planning role hierarchy, as necessary.