Materials & Inventory AnalystThe 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.Key AccountabilitiesOptimize 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 sitesMaintain and improve data quality including schema for item description, manufacturer, part numbers and vendor information as appropriateIdentify and pursue standardization of parts/materials and alternative low-cost substitutesProvide materials and inventory expertise on cross functional teams, incl.
sourcing strategiesProvide support to Strategic Sourcing group in materials/spares pricing, contract development and automation opportunitiesIdentify inventory centralization opportunities for common sparesImprove inventory efficiencies by identifying and reducing excess materialManage inventory system items for updates and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepanciesIssue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports, including trend analysesEnsure inventory items/ non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS and Hazcom requirementsLead annual or periodic Inventory Review for all assigned warehouses, dispositioning obsolete or otherwise unusable partsOptimize repairable items through repair processIdentify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including material dispositioned for salvageDrive cost savings vs. approved baselinesLead process audits and warehouse process compliance auditsSupport operations/maintenance personnel & warehouse attendants in methods, procedures and processes for warehouse operations.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements3+ years of warehouse supervision or other relevant experience in procurement/inventory managementPassion for reducing costs – enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomesDeveloping process orientation and demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills; Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferredStrong initiative; originates productive actions; generates new ideas, processes and approaches to meet business needsStrong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade othersGeneral business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of materials management processStrong ability to facilitate cross functional teamsExcellent analytical skills, with ability to mine and evaluate technical, performance and financial data for business case development and recommendationDemonstrated understanding of financial and inventory management systemsIntermediate to advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)High school diploma or equivalentExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsKey MetricsCost Savings / Avoidance / Demand ManagementInventory ValueExcess InventoryData QualityInventory AccuracyJob FamilySupply ChainCompanyVistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocationsPerry, Ohio