Nuclear Analyst Materials & Inventory at Vistra

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThe Materials & Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective management of materials and inventory for the assigned sites within the Luminant 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 DescriptionKey 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 spares Improve 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 analyses Ensure 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 parts Optimize repairable items through repair processIdentify freight and delivery cost optimization plans including material dispositioned for salvage Drive 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 others General 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 systems Intermediate 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 CompanyLocationsGlen Rose TexasTexasWe 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!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation please email usmake a request.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Inventory Control,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Root cause Analysis,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Warehouse Management System,Microsoft Excel,ERP Systems,Logistics,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1