Transmission Materials Specialist - Transmission & Distribution Inventory Management

Oncor•Venus, TX

About The Position

The Transmission Materials Specialist determines and prioritizes which jobs will be kitted or filled internally or externally, works with suppliers and vendors to identify needs, maintains appropriate inventory levels, and ensures environmental and governmental records are completed and filed in accordance with regulations. The role coordinates with engineering, construction, suppliers, logistics, warehouse personnel, and other stakeholders to determine material needs and ensure safe, accurate, timely delivery. It also determines work to be performed by contractors and provides subject matter expertise and field support for construction and maintenance activities. The position supports assigned storerooms and kitting locations, project and replenishment orders, storm restoration staging, inventory counts and controls, bulk ordering, and special construction programs. It uses Maximo, Velocity Warehouse Management System, and other supply-chain applications, and may operate from multiple locations. The specialist participates in emergency and storm response according to a call-out schedule and maintains compliance with governmental, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), environmental, and supply-chain requirements. Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and qualifying warehouse/storeroom or supply-chain experience. Experience with Maximo, warehouse management applications, IT applications, ERP systems, WMS, and cloud-based shared workspaces is also specified. The employer encourages applicants with associate or bachelor's degrees in supply chain to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Five years of experience in warehouses or storerooms, or at least two years of experience in Supply Chain (Procurement or Inventory Management).
Experience and understanding of Maximo and warehouse management applications.
Experience using IT applications.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, a Warehouse Management System (WMS), and cloud-based shared workspaces.
Strong customer service and project management skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
Capability with the Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution construction and maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete, file, and maintain required governmental, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and environmental data.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and meet inventory value objectives through monitoring and adjustments.
Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly required tasks are completed for storerooms in the assigned area.
Set up and maintain storm restoration staging areas.
Use inventory management tools and operate from multiple locations.
Kit materials for projects and inventory replenishment using Maximo and Velocity Warehouse Management System.
Maintain ownership of kitted jobs from origination through delivery to their destination.
Monitor Smartsheet order requests for assigned areas and communicate order status to stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned kitting locations and communicate with warehouse personnel about jobs in progress.
Check the accuracy and application appropriateness of requested materials.
Resolve material issues with internal and external stakeholders.
Support Spring and Fall bulk ordering by creating Purchase Requisitions and tracking Purchase Orders.
Support the Distribution Automation (DA) program, System Resiliency Plan (SRP), and other special construction projects.
Handle email inboxes and incoming calls for assigned locations.
Respond to the call-out schedule to support Transmission and Distribution emergency and storm operations.
Dock materials and resolve inventory issues.
Participate in annual T&D inventory counts and monthly Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) cycle counts.
Support T&D warehousing technical applications, including Maximo and Velocity.
Maintain knowledge of materials, manufacturers, product descriptions, and applications.
Maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide subject matter expertise, recommendations, and field support for Oncor construction and maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with Supply Chain management performance expectations.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects, and meet all essential job requirements.
Safely complete assignments in accordance with company standards, safe work practices, procedures, budgets, and timeframes.
Work with management and other groups to achieve goals and customer satisfaction, represent the company positively, and demonstrate awareness of employee and public safety.
Attend and participate in key business objectives, including inventory counts and storm site support.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Wellness incentives of up to $2,300 in 2026 for employee-only coverage, plus other wellbeing resources.
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401(k) match for student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Commuter benefits.
Electric vehicle incentive program.
Appliance purchase plan.