Technician, Materials Management

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.•Clearwater, KS

35d

About The Position

The Technician, Materials Management performs general materials management functions in support of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline’s work sites. The Technician I position handles basic assignments while receiving direction from the supervisor and teammates. This includes receiving, inspection, storage, handling, shipping, expediting, and preparing of products for delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly manner. This position communicates daily with Southern Star office personnel, field personnel, and external suppliers to resolve material related deficiencies and ensure customer satisfaction. This position uses financial systems and maintain electronic and paper files and records.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
0-3 years of related experience
Entry-level experience in an industrial warehouse in receiving, inspecting, storage, handling, and issuing materials, equipment, supplies, including operation of material handling equipment
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
Advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) or related software
Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to perform in varying working conditions both inside the warehouse and outside in the storage yard
Ability to climb ladders, as needed
Specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to spend 80% of time standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing
Ability to travel (less than 10% on average) by car and/or plane

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification
Supply Chain, Energy, or Utility experience
Experience with Oracle and Power BI or other cloud-based ERP systems and analytical tools
Forklift certification/license

Responsibilities

Master Data Management
Providing material master data setup, validations, and periodic maintenance
Ensuring data quality, compliance, and consistency of material master data across business systems
Working with business units and process experts to resolve master data issues
Warehousing
Ensure warehouse facility is free of any unsafe working conditions
Receive, store, and issue equipment, materials, and supplies
Check delivered items against purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and relevancy
Ensure security of stored goods and supplies
Assist in planning schedules for material deliveries
Assist purchasing as requested in contacting vendors regarding variances toward quantity, quality and delivery of materials, receipts for delivery of goods and ensuring accuracy in delivery
Examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, and appropriately report/record any discrepancies
Accurately place materials on shelves, in racks, or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner and in accordance with approved storage and preservation requirements
Enter data into computer programs as required
Assist warehouse personnel in solving problems regarding identification of merchandise
Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers
Prepare all shipping documentation
Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly
Coordinate the transportation and delivery of materials and services to Company work sites to ensure on-time delivery for effective and efficient operations
Ensure warehouse/equipment is maintained on a regular basis
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, follow all OSHA safety regulations, and perform vehicle safety checks
Physical Inventory
Perform annual inventory of all stores
Accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list
Identify and fix inventory count variances
General
Maintain daily communication with office, field personnel, and external suppliers to identify needs and ensure customer satisfaction
Use financial systems and maintain electronic and paper files and records per the Company’s Business Records Retention and Destruction Policy
Ensure the adherence to Company and departmental policies and procedures
Ensure overall efficient and timely flow of service
Actively support intradepartmental teams to improve processes, product specifications, and to achieve Company initiatives
Other duties as assigned