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Sr Supply Chain Specialist

Date: Jan 28, 2025

Location(s): West Palm Beach, FL, US, 33407

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 85302

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division is seeking an experienced inventory demand planning analyst to provide data-based inventory planning and purchasing support to our renewable fleet. This position will report directly to the renewable inventory services supervisor. This individual will provide quality planning and execution for inventory purchasing, managing inventory levels, and optimizing parts planning processes for our wind, solar, and storage 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. Some of the duties in the position include:

• 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 include:

o Develop and maintain demand forecasts for major, operating and maintenance parts and materials across wind, solar, and storage

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Inventory planning/demand planning experience – 2+ years

• Understanding or experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain management

• Understanding of SAP Advanced Planning Optimization, or other related ERP system(s)

• Relative experience in another utility or similar field

• Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analysis or other related field

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 complex bid requests, distills commercial differences, and makes succinct recommendations for contract award

• Prepares complex materials supply agreements containing unique terms and conditions with little or no management oversight

• Conducts complex negotiations successfully under aggressive time demands

• Negotiates and executes purchase orders and resolves invoice discrepancies

• Leads and 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

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s - Business Administration

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Purchasing/ Procurement

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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