Mgr, Warehouse Operations

Job Title:Mgr Warehouse Operations

PS Job Title: Mgr Warehouse Operations

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Louisiana LLC

**OPEN TO CANDIDATES IN THE SOUTH LOUISIANA TERRITORY**

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety/Human Performance: Serves as the safety and compliance leader across the service territory responsible for driving a culture of safety excellence throughout the service territory. Ensures the organization consistently prioritizes safety as the top priority actively promoting and modeling strong safety behaviors. Leverages key tools such as Close Call/Good Catch reporting in addition to proactive field visits to review safety standards and behaviors. Monitors and influences suppliers to proactively identify and address any potential safety concerns driving continuous improvement in safety practices.
• DemandExecution&Fulfillment:Responsible for setting clear goals standardizing processesand providingstrategic oversight to the team to ensuretheexecution of demand plans for major strategic direction and oversight to territory-wide demand plan execution ensuring teams across the region are supported by aligning purchasing inventory labor and logistics to ensure materials areavailableat the right time quantity and location. This leader will leverage expert inventory management practices to align demandplannedinventoryfulfillment across the territory. This leader will ensure regional alignment for demand execution based on demand plans and ensures material fulfillment across establishes the vision across theterritoryfor ensuring teams execute demand plans by regularly meeting with cross functional teams and driving alignment to ensure needscritical material needs are met.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management:Responsible for the oversight and optimization of materials management and logistics the strategicdirectionof managing materials accountable for ensuring the availability of critical materials to fulfill project commitments and mitigate supply chain risk within the designatedterritoryof monitors and gives direction across theterritoryin executing demand plans by ensuringthe optimization of warehouses laydown yards and field logistics to guarantee material accessibility and operational the accuracy and governance of multi-site inventory levels maintaining proper accounting through meticulous inventory reconciliation and precise receiving/issuing of materials in accordance with the companys Inventory and Accounting Policies. Develops and enforces comprehensive inventory strategies to optimize the organizations end-to-end supply chain ensuring the availability of critical materials. Partners with procurement and stakeholder teams toreviewforecasteddemand plan inventory replenishment and minimize the risk of stockouts. Establishes and maintains effective inventory control procedures including cycle counting ABC analysis and just-in-time (JIT) principles to drive operations excellence.
• LogisticsManagement:Purposefully optimizesinbound and outbound logistics through effectivemanagementof transportation servicesandlogistics schedulingin order to ensure the fulfillment of demand plans across and implement logistics planning strategies transportation scheduling and inventory positioning to support project commitments and mission critical services. Analyzes logistics data for trendsandefficientcost cost efficient utilization of logistics services across the region to meet planned demand and execute the fulfillment of material.
• Budget and Cost Prudency:Responsiblefor the efficient management of the overall departmental budget and cost structure. Collaborate closely with the Finance team to provide data-driven insightsintocosts and the impact on the organizations financials. Utilize the companys enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and supply chain management tools to gather analyze and interpret data identifying opportunities for cost savings process improvements and the implementation of innovative supply chain strategies. Foster a culture of financial accountability data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within the supply chain function empowering the team to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Customer Service:Proactivelyand routinely engages with all stakeholders to collaborate on demand forecasting and analyze material trends to aid in executing demand plans. Collaborating closely with the Purchasing Logistics Warehouse and Inventory Management teams you will expertly manage complex transportation issues enable the agile shifting of materials to meet evolving customer needs and aid in developing cost-effective sourcing and inventory strategies. As a strategic leader you will work closely with the Supply Chain leadership team to develop and execute departmental plans driving expense reductions at each operating location and transparently reporting on key performance clear intent and purpose you will shape and drive theterritoriesvision for demand execution and fulfillmentensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical projects and exceptional material readiness. Through proactive coordination with stakeholders vendors and logistics partners you will guarantee that project requirements are met with precision timeliness and the highest standards of operational collaborating withstakeholdersthe leader will ensure roadblocks are mitigated that may delay material readiness and demand execution across the region.
• Incident Response:During storm restoration events you will provide expertise which may require travel outside of your normal assigned region. Serving as theprimary leaderbetween the Distribution Center Logistics and vendors you will work tirelessly to meet critical material needs with the highest degree of efficiency and agility ensuring the timely and effective deployment of resources to support the organizations storm response efforts.
• Partnership:This role willcollaborate closely with cross-functional executive teams including Engineering Standards Capital Projects Power Delivery Generation Facilities Finance Accounting Inventory Management Project Management Procurement Category Management Environmental and Safety to ensure ongoing operations and customer needs are consistently will leverage data-driven insights industry best practices and innovative technologies to optimize warehouse operations reduce costs and position the organization for long-term growth and for drivingcalculatedengagement with internal customers procurement partners and vendors to guarantee material readiness across the region.
• People Leadership:As a strategic leader you will collaborate with cross-functional partners in Human Resources Organizational Development and the business units to align the Supply Chain Talent Management Strategy with the organizations key priorities. Leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices you will implement innovative talent management initiatives such as succession planning career pathing and performance management to attract retain and develop a high-performing Supply Chain workforce.
• Culture:Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct across the distribution center and field operations within your assigned region. Cultivating a culture of transparency and integrity you will operate at the pinnacle of ethical standards throughout the designated area aligning front-line work to advance the overarching mission and vision of the enterprise. Leveraging your expertise in supply chain management vendor relationship building and process optimization you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to implement robust internal controls enhance compliance monitoring and drive continuous improvement initiatives that reinforce the organizations commitment to ethical business practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

Supply Chain degree or Bachelors 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

10 years of experience in materials/warehousing purchasing contracts or project management. 3 years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience. Related energy Supply Chain experience preferred.

Desired knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

• • Advanced computer skills with a solid knowledge and understanding of EntergysT&D Maximo PBIand MS Toolkit applications especially MS ACCESS andMaximotable structure and query ability is preferred.

  • Outstanding communication conflict management and change management skills.

  • Ability to make timely decisions that utilize available material and resources in acost-effectivemanner.

  • Able to provide effective leadership in a team environment.

  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and logistics.

  • Strong understanding ofMaximoand the financial transactions thataffectwarehouse operations.

  • Some understanding of distribution materials and their application in the field.

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead a staff of non-exempt and/or bargaining unit employees.

  • Familiar with OSHA regulations and reporting requirements. Some understanding of DOT regulations and the effects they have on logistics.

  • Demonstrated ability to energize workforcein regard tosafety programs.

  • Some knowledge of bargaining unit contracts and the ability to interpret and follow the rules established by the contract.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Strong knowledge of interfacing departments processes and priorities.

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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.