LEAD- MATERIALS PLANNING AND SUPPLY STRATEGY jobs in United States
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El Paso Electric Company · 21 hours ago

LEAD- MATERIALS PLANNING AND SUPPLY STRATEGY

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service. The Lead- Materials Planning and Supply Strategy is responsible for designing and executing strategies to optimize material availability and inventory management while ensuring alignment between Supply Chain Management and Operations.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement inventory management principles to improve working capital improvements and establish inventory audit integrity and align reconciliation processes with accounting and SCM cycle count rigor
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing warehouse capacity, laydown yards, and material handling facilities to identify constraints and opportunities for improvement
Evaluate current warehouse capacity and material handling facilities, forecast future needs, and develop optimization strategies
Prepare feasibility studies for upgrades, expansions, and new facilities considering location, logistics, safety, and scalability
Build financial models and cost-benefit analyses to support growth initiatives
Facilitate stakeholder alignment, assess risks, and develop phased implementation plans with timelines and resource requirements
Drive alignment with Operations on SCM material planning activities, analyze kitting and job support strategies, and leverage contracted logistics and supplier resources to reduce costs and improve service levels
Maximize utilization of Maximo and Oracle Fusion functionality, including MRP planning capabilities, and develop knowledge-sharing tools for organization-wide adoption
Develop and enforce a materials supply planning framework with daily rigor and maintain a SKU taxonomy aligned with industry norms and EPE inventory structure
Monitor key metrics such as inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and material availability, and provide actionable insights to leadership for continuous improvement

Qualification

Materials planningSupply chain strategyERP systemsLean manufacturingInventory optimizationForecasting techniquesAnalytical skillsDiscretionProfessionalismProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadershipRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Management or Business; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience
7 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain strategy, or related roles
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and inventory optimization techniques
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Maximo) and advanced planning tools
Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, forecasting techniques, and procurement best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with executives, managers, employees, external partners, and stakeholders
Maintains a high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information

Company

El Paso Electric Company

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El Paso Electric (EPE) first began serving its customers on August 30, 1901.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2020-07-29Acquired
2002-12-04IPO

Leadership Team

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Kelly Tomblin
Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Ostberg
Chief Financial Officer
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