Ensure high quality support for Materials is delivered to the Business Units. Manage the preparation, negotiation, execution and administration of purchasing documents. Work with interfacing groups to align Supply Chain priorities and resolve technical issues. Manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities.
Assist the Manager in budget development and manage departmental functions within budget.
Establish departmental objectives and standards of performance in accordance with defined Supply Chain objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Actively seek and solicit ideas from staff for Continuous Improvement. Develop process improvements regarding the procurement process, procedures, or technology. Act on behalf of Procurement Operations leadership, as required.
Control inventories to ensure required parts or materials are available to meet schedule requirements while avoiding excess/obsolete materials. Ensure that the buying power of Entergy is leveraged without any sacrifice of quality.
Assist in the research of data. Provide reports as required for management. Deliver presentations to all levels of management and outside organizations.
Maintain frequent contact with senior management regarding key functional issues. Communicate effectively throughout the organization to ensure fleet and corporate goals and objectives are understood and supported.
Ensure ethical standards and company polices are followed in all procurement related functions. Oversee procedures and other process descriptions to ensure continued compliance with all regulatory requirements and implementation of best practices
Partnership: Accountable for establishing and maintaining healthy and positive stakeholder relationships. This activity includes establishing cross-functional and cross-sector teams with key stakeholders and creating a multi-year demand plans with integrated supply chain solutions.
People Leadership: Accountable for leverage of Supply Chain’s Talent Management Strategy to assure the right Supply Chain talent is recruited, developed, retained, and deployed in line with key business priorities. Mentor and coach staff.
This position will lead approximately 5 to 10 direct reports.
Culture: At all times the Supervisor shall operate with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Accountable through supply base partners to execute Entergy’s Supplier Diversity & Local Spend objectives.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
MS/MBA degree preferred. Professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred.
Minimum experience required of the position
3 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management.
Desired knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management fundamentals
Strong knowledge of interfacing departments' processes and priorities
Uses focused listening to understand others' perspectives
Conflict and Change management skills
Strong Knowledge of all required computer systems including knowledge of Inventory, Materials, and Purchasing computer systems
Learns new information and skills quickly
Strong Performance and Process Improvement focus
Demonstrated ability to apply applicable codes and regulations, including UCC and FERC
Demonstrates initiative and proven ability to effectively manage costs of the business
Proven leadership skills, others want to be on the team when this person is the leader or a member
Technical proficiency in the Procurement function and specialty
Established communication skills, both oral and written
Knowledge of MRO materials, receipt inspection activities, warehousing and inventory management practices
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management fundamentals
Strong knowledge of interfacing departments' processes and priorities
Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond || Louisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125006
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
