Materials Specialist II OR Materials Specialist III

Position Summary

The Material Specialist position is responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of warehouse operations, including, but not limited to, inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory, and, if applicable, equipment and tools. Assuring inventory accuracy is a critical aspect of the position, which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes. The job activity ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of Duke Energy facilities.

The successful Materials Specialist candidate ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for those activities associated with material handling processes and systems. The Material Specialist will have excellent communication skills and is expected to work effectively with staff to prioritize, schedule, and implement activities related to day-to-day operations.

• All day-to-day activities regarding warehouse operations, including inventory control, issues, receiving, transfers, chemical inventory, and equipment and tools lifting program.
• Ensures inventory accuracy, which includes physical inventory and chemical inventory processes.
• Ensures the safe movement and handling of required parts and maintenance materials into and out of the facilities.
• Ensures work priorities are established and adhered to for activities associated with material handling processes and systems.
• Works with members of the station staff to prioritize, schedule, and implement activities related to day-to-day operations and maintenance activities within the facility.
• Focuses on customer service to support the supply chain organization and the internal customer groups.
• Works with new processes and systems within Supply Chain operations, i.e., MAXIMO and other supply chain mobile applications.
• Maintains excellent communications with supply chain site procurement and site operations to ensure the efficient flow of commodities in and out of site inventories.

Note:

This posting is for one position.

• High School/GED degree
• 2 years related work experience

• High School/GED degree
• 2 years related work experience
• 5 years preferred work experience

• Warehouse experience
• Self‑motivated and able to work productively with some direct supervision
• Experience in interacting with a diverse range of contacts, including managers, non‑managers, and external customers
• Proven ability to anticipate and respond effectively to customer requests, which may include inquiries received in person, via phone and/or in writing
• Good communication skills, including ability to effectively interact with management, teammates, and customers
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to constantly changing conditions, such as time pressures
• Must be able to prioritize both long‑term and short‑term tasks with varying levels of urgency from multiple team members, balanced along with normal duties
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including Windows‑based applications such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, consider resolutions and take the necessary steps to solve the problems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of inventory systems and/or work management systems

Onsite mobility classification – work will be performed at the assigned company facility. Mon‑Fri 7am to 3:30pm OR Mon‑Thurs 6am to 4:30pm. Works inside warehouse and outside yard environment, including all weather conditions and possibly extreme hot and cold temperatures. Work hours subject to change, based on customer needs which are subject to rotating shift, overtime, emergency call‑out and weekend coverage.

Job requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, pulling, and climbing ladders. Must be able to arrive at work location within a maximum of forty‑five (45) minutes once called for emergency call‑out…