Inventory Partner

Vestas•Portland, OR

6d•$64,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Inventory Partner will support stakeholders to manage capacity planning and demand management. Acting as the main point of contact regarding Supply Chain activities inclusive of known risks.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent.
1-3 years of experience in inventory business support, wind industry experience is beneficial.
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Intermediate to advanced SAP experience.
Solid demonstrated IT system skills highly desired.
Minimum 30% travel required between multiple sites; travel to any Canadian site and East Coast US sites.
Valid driver's license required.
Professional organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication including confidentiality, emotional intelligence, presentation as well as utilizing a variety of communication tools.
Well-developed analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
Essential behaviors; cooperation, collaboration, continuous improvement, flexibility, customer focus, active listener, etc.
Ability to balance competing priorities while promptly addressing business needs.
Capability to travel to job sites as required.
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Understanding of how to think strategically across the entire supply chain developing solutions to complex problems.
Ability to assimilate technical and commercial information and translate that into appropriate business assessments.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to LEAN, Six Sigma a plus.

Responsibilities

Track inventory variances and investigate root causes through analysis.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are addressed.
Participates in stock taking audits and inventory reconciliation.
Work with Site Managers and Forecasting to improve material availability at site.
Ensure accuracy of safety stock and demand (historical and future) by identifying, quantifying, and managing materials.
Advise business on risk to stock levels that have potential to affect site activities.
Coordinate and participate in the development of material management methods at site.
Hosting materials management meetings with stakeholders.