Coordinator - Senior - Material Forecasting
American Electric PowerAbout the role
Job Posting End Date
11-30-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Under some supervision, performs work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectivesJob Description
Coordinator Senior Material Forecasting 12645 Brian Steinke
Support the Transmission business unit by performing duties related to material forecasting. Act as the primary point of contact for Project Management, Transource, TFS, and Business Development teams. Coordinate material demand by voltage classification in collaboration with Transmission, Procurement, and Supply Chain. Address process issues related to material flow for current and upcoming projects. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take direct responsibility for various tasks as needed.
What you’ll do:
- Work closely with all Transmission teams, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure materials are available for projects. Build and track material demand for select voltages or material types for projects scheduled 2 to 8 years out.
- Provide forecast recommendations to Procurement to ensure capacity meets demand.
- Identify gaps between demand and capacity and work to mitigate any risks to AEP projects.
- Communicate material issues and collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve them as needed.
- Investigate new processes that enhance productivity, improve existing work methods, and implement approved changes.
- Continuously improve and streamline material tracking systems.
- Facilitate and coordinate material prioritization for projects within the workgroup.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT to recommend enhancements to existing material-related programs.
- Create standardized reporting to track the accuracy of forecasted demand
- Develop relationships across multiple groups and become a subject matter expert in forecasting.
- Be willing to ask tough questions and challenge the status quo.
What we’re looking for:
Coordinator SG6
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or an associate's technical degree and 3 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Experience:
- Typically requires a minimum of three years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.
Coordinator Senior SG7
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college or an associate's technical degree and 6 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
Experience:
- Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.
In addition:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities.
- Capable of working independently and collaborating across multiple organizations.
- Willingness to understand current processes and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Skilled in analyzing and summarizing information, including creating dashboards to effectively communicate results.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
- Actively promote and support the company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have strong computer skills and able to grasp and use new technologies as they become available.
- Required travel when necessary.
- Software knowledge Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint for presentations, SharePoint and Smartsheet
Where you’ll work:
This role sits on site in New Albany Ohio.
What you’ll get:
Coordinator SG6($72,380-$90,474.50)
Coordinator Senior SG7($85,081-$106,353)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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