Sr. Storekeeper

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Responsible for warehouse safety procedures and compliance with all SOX process control requirements and corporate policies and procedures associated with material management. Responsible for the security, tracking and control of approximately $12 Million in corporate inventory and on-time delivery of material to operations groups. Advanced knowledge of warehouse processes and material control procedures (receiving, shipping, issuing, cycle counting, re-ordering, etc.). Advanced understanding of the software used to track and control inventory transactions;

ability to direct safe work practices and monitor and oversee housekeeping duties. Also responsible for securing vendor services requested by plant/service center. Provides essential leadership, mentoring, and training to Storekeepers and Plant personnel at various storeroom locations, and provides work direction to one or more Logistics employees when required.

• Advanced knowledge of and responsibility for monitoring, maintaining and replenishing inventory in an efficient, cost effective and safe manner. Ensure there is adequate material available for on-demand work requests and emergency/storm situations. Initiate material requests up to assigned approval authority of $100,000. Issue and stage material for upcoming jobs as requested.
• Accountable for initiating and resolving claims and improving overall processes when there are shortages and/or returns with suppliers and carriers. Resolve discrepancies and ensure validation of returned items. Identify slow moving and obsolete material, following the obsolete write-off process.
• Strategize with other departments to reconcile materials, manage process improvements such as new item setups, min/max changes, consignment material, trailers, and kits.
• Coordinate, plan and execute in partnership with Supply Chain Buyers for material expediting, substitutions and special orders. Communicate any expected expedited costs with internal customer. Manage material need dates on purchase order releases, manage the On Time and In Full (OTIF) process and matrix, and assist Supply Chain and other business organizations regarding discrepancies. Perform additional Supply Chain services required by customer.
• Manage and confirm all processes are performed in accordance with all SOX requirements and Supply Chain processes and procedures. Accountable for cycle counting and reconciliation on a monthly basis. Initiate bin location changes and scheduled parts exchange between facilities. Accountable for monitoring stock material counted every 730 days in accordance with FERC.
• Review and analyze data, reporting, tracking and retention of materials by utilizing required Material Management System software for all storeroom transactions. Perform system upgrade testing and training to Logistics employees when upgrades are released.
• Oversee multiple storeroom locations and perform all above responsibilities at each location. Coordinate emergency off-site pickup or delivery of material as needed. Provide support for ware housemen.
• Provide essential leadership, mentoring, training and directing the work of one or more Logistics employees at multiple storeroom locations. Drive continuous improvement in Logistics processes. Prioritize daily work schedules.

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Storekeeper (Hourly: $35-$45 per hour)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years' experience as a Storekeeper, Warehouseman A, or material management/purchasing
• Demonstrates ability to provide work direction
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and material management software
• Will be required to work extended hours and respond to after-hours emergencies
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between work sites or facilities
• Depending on location may require forklift certification

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