Manager, Supply Chain Operations

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The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring ~$50M to $150M of materials are identified, specified, received, inspected, stored, and issued to support regional warehousing needs for demand and supply of services. The leader will support 1,000 to 3,000 business unit headcount and interfaces with managers, directors and vice presidents across RRE, Solar, Distribution, Outdoor Lighting, Transmission, Telecom, Natural Gas to maintain good working relationships and identify areas of opportunity. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for consistently implementing the Supply Chain strategy to streamline operations and focus on operational excellence in terms of safety and performance. Directly manages the tasks and performance along with people leaders of a zone or distribution center. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance associated with the storage, issue, physical inventory, maintenance, shipping/receiving and resource coverage of assigned zone or Distribution Center. General responsibilities:

• Promotes safety within supply chain organization in support of Company goals

• Utilize Human Performance tools and the Corrective Action Process

• Assures internal and external business partner in accordance with the Service Level Agreements.  

• Provides leadership and support of the corporate and departmental strategic plans

• Career development of warehousing teammates through training and effective evaluations

• Assure proper staffing levels and coverage are provided at Distribution Centers and zones

• Compliance to all Codes, Standards, Regulatory Guides and Procedures

• Manage a team of material handlers to support multiple Distribution & Transmission operation centers, Power Plants, Solar Farms, material laydown yards operated by Duke or by 3rd parties, outdoor yards and other sites used for material management by Duke Operational Business Units

• Collaborate and develop relationships with Business Unit leaders at the Manager, Director, & Vice President levels to integrate business strategies, work schedules, material prioritization and resource allocation

• Develop, coach, and oversee personnel performance

• Ensure full compliance with all OSHA and Duke Safety regulations, environmental rules, and Operational Excellence model

• Work with Supply Chain & Business Partner planning and inventory areas to proactively manage demand for warehousing services, resources required, inventory optimization, storm preparation and coordination with other operational teams

• Develop and track operational performance metrics that connect to business strategies and priorities with corporate and front-line operational goals and tasks

• Work with labor relations, HR, and Unions to comply with Union contractual obligations and resolve or escalate disputes

• Ability to support efficient, safe, and reliable warehouse operations and support of multiple business units within an assigned territory or zone.

• Manage a team of 10-25 craft and professional employees

• Advanced skillsets that allow for the management of multiple tasks, including field work, data analytics and reporting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain, summarize and present complex challenges and opportunities to both operational and non-operational audiences

 

Responsibilities

• Directs the cost-effective and quality management of materials, equipment, and spare parts to support the operations and activities of Site and Zone objectives

• Establishes and monitors short- and long-range goals and objectives for the Site and zone Supply Chain Warehouse Organization

• Establish objectives that align back to organizational goals and SLA requirements

• Works actively with other sites and zones and enterprise organization to ensure site and zone material needs are being met

• Provides guidance and support to subordinates in the accomplishment of their responsibilities

• Maintains effective and well-qualified warehouse, r