Supply Chain Specialist

Requisition ID:  84736 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced inventory demand planning analyst to provide data-based inventory planning and purchasing support to our power delivery fleet. This position will report directly to the ISC inventory services supervisor. This individual will provide quality planning and execution for inventory purchasing, managing inventory levels, and optimizing parts planning processes for our power delivery distribution, transmission and substation fleets. Additionally, this individual will collaborate cross-functionally with operational and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of parts and materials, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

 

Overall Job Responsibilities: 
•   Understanding of inventory system planning, supply chain, or materials management
•   Analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets to derive insights and make data-driven decisions 
•   Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization 
•   Experience in managing projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives 
•   Experience in presentation skills

•    Day-to-day responsibilities:
o    Develop and maintain demand forecasts for major, operating and maintenance parts and materials across power delivery 
o    Set planning parameters including min/max levels, safety stock, and reorder points based on forecasted demand and lead times 
o    Work closely with operational teams to understand demand patterns, inventory requirements, and operational constraints 
o    Utilize SAP with APO add-on to manage and optimize inventory levels and replenishment processes 
o    Monitor inventory levels and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings 
o    Lead or participate in strategic projects aimed at enhancing the parts planning and inventory management processes 
o    Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of inventory strategies with business goals and operational needs 
o    Manage repaired parts process and metrics
o    Support financial decision making for the fleet
o    Other duties as deemed applicable

Job Overview

Employees in this position order materials and ensure their availability for an assigned business area. This role forecasts and plans for material needs and coordinates material movement. This job initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages the relationship with related suppliers.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes the materials management process for assigned business units
• Initiates, negotiates and contracts spot-buys and manages relationship with suppliers
• Analyzes responses to routine bid requests, distills commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations for contract award
• Prepares materials supply agreements containing standard terms and conditions with little or no management oversight
• Conducts routine negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands
• Negotiates and executes purchase orders and resolves invoice discrepancies
• Participates on materials management project teams
• Recommends and communicates materials management strategy, progress and results to ISC management
• Provides market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management
• Conducts business dealings with integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED