Materials and Inventory Analyst

## Materials and Inventory Analyst Apply locations:
Perry:
Glen Rose, Texas:
Beaver Valley:
Davis-Bessetime type:
Full time posted on:
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** Job Summary
** The Materials & Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective management of materials and inventory for the assigned sites within the Vistra Nuclear Generation fleet. Demonstrating a competency in materials management and inventory controls, the position is expected to manage and improve materials effectiveness metrics to ensure balanced and optimized availability of parts/materials at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the fleet.

This position will partner with key business stakeholders in the standardization and sharing of parts/materials.
** Job Description
**** Key Accountabilities*
* • Optimize inventory levels by utilizing inventory optimization techniques incorporated into the EAM system and through dialogue and partnership with O&M site teams (risk, cost, benefit)
• Optimize parts/materials availability through determining the correct stocking strategy, quantities and replenishment methodologies (i.e., Min/Max, On-demand, VMI, Kanban, etc.)
• Manage inventory reorder for assigned sites
• Maintain and improve data quality including schema for item description, manufacturer, part numbers and vendor information as appropriate
• Identify and pursue standardization of parts/materials and alternative low-cost substitutes
• Provide materials and inventory expertise on cross functional teams, incl. sourcing strategies
• Provide support to Strategic Sourcing group in materials/spares pricing, contract development and automation opportunities
• Identify inventory centralization opportunities for common spares
• Improve inventory efficiencies by identifying and reducing excess material
• Manage inventory system items for updates and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepancies
• Issue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports, including trend analyses
• Ensure inventory items/ non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS and Hazcom requirements
• Lead annual or periodic Inventory Review for all assigned warehouses, dispositioning obsolete or otherwise unusable parts
• Optimize repairable items through repair process
• Identify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including material dispositioned for salvage
• Drive cost savings vs. approved baselines
• Lead process audits and warehouse process compliance audits
• Support operations/maintenance personnel & warehouse attendants in methods, procedures and processes for warehouse operations.
** Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements*
* • 3+ years of warehouse supervision or other relevant experience in procurement/inventory management
• Passion for reducing costs – enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes
• Developing process orientation and demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills;
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred
• Strong initiative; originates productive actions; generates new ideas, processes and approaches to meet business needs
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of materials management process
• Strong ability to facilitate cross functional teams
• Excellent analytical skills, with ability to mine and evaluate technical, performance and financial data for business case development and recommendation
• Demonstrated understanding of financial and inventory management systems
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
** Key Metrics*
* • Cost Savings / Avoidance / Demand Management
• Inventory Value
• Excess Inventory
• Data Quality
• Inventory Accuracy
** Job Family
** Supply Chain
** Company
* * Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
** Locations
* * Perry Ohio###
* We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!
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