Supervisor Central Stores

Job Description

Our Supervisor of Central Stores oversees the safe, efficient, and economic flow of materials for the Central Stores operation. Works closely with operations to maintain optimal construction and emergency response inventory levels. Ensures the timely and efficient delivery of materials. Manages inventory control systems and material distribution operations in compliance with federal regulations, UCC, and company policies.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Employee Safety, Development & Team Building - Provides employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and builds effective teams:
  • Demonstrates a passion for safety. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety including eliminating at-risk behaviors by conducting safety audits and inspections, eliminating hazards and near misses, and attending safety meetings.
  • Sets clear expectations and holds employees accountable for performance as well as safety goals/targets where applicable.
  • Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions. Ensures required training is successfully completed.
  • Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results.
  • Accountable to ensure employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements, as well as safety standards.
  • Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews and development plans.
  • Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business, customer, and safety results.
• Directs material distribution operations in compliance with the Uniform Commercial Code and all applicable federal regulations and company accounting policies.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the materials management system activities necessary to maintain inventory controls, compliance to established procedures, and adherence to SOX internal controls.
• Works with IT resources to complete routine testing, clear errors, and continuously improve systems.
• Maintains business processes relevant to IT applications and tools, as they relate to materials, equipment, and logistics.
• Manages inventories and deliveries based on construction schedules and emergency requirements.
• Supports the information and reporting needs of the department and makes recommendations on ways to update training materials and procedures.
• Evaluates department guidelines, policies, and procedures for opportunities to improve controls and efficiencies.
• Maintains requirements for spill prevention and control and countermeasure plans for areas and/or facilities assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, operations management, financial management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of warehouse management, inventory management, and/or logistics experience.
• Strong understanding of materials management, scheduling deliveries, and assigning workload.
• Proven leadership skills to include the ability to lead by example, train, and coach team members.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of warehouse procedures and best practices.
• Strong knowledge and experience in materials control, internal audit processes, and accounting systems.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to multitask.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and audio/video conferencing and messaging platforms.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, accounting, engineering, or other relevant field of study.
• Warehouse management system experience preferably SAP Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management.
• Supervisory experience in supply chain management.
• Technical knowledge in the application of gas, electric, generation, substation, and communication materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining agreements.

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