Electric Demand Planning Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryLead a team of people focused on accurately forecasting
the inventory (material) needs for our organization. Collaborate
with warehouse and materials management as well as with business
unit personnel to maintain adequate inventory levels to meet the
needs of our business units. Manage or coordinate, inventory
strategy activities and inventory health metrics to improve
accuracy, meet capital deployment goals, achieve cost savings,
customer service & safety standards. Monitor key performance
indicators (KPIs) and metrics to enable inventory management.
Identify and resolve in collaboration with relevant owner (e.g.
engineering, operations, standards, warehouse, materials
management, information technology), process improvements that
would strengthen our forecasting outcomes. Essential Functions
- Analyze historical inventory data, new capital projects, and
inventory demand patterns to develop accurate inventory
forecasts.
- Develop and maintain complex weekly/monthly/yearly forecasting
models, considering factors such as seasonality, supply chain
trends, and project prioritization.
- Create and monitor key performance metrics for both demand
planning and operations effectiveness.
- Document assumptions underlying the plan and highlight key
changes.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and other supply chain
teams to obtain and ensure accurate information is used for demand
forecasts as well as to drive process improvements that would
strengthen forecasting outcomes.
- Responsible for leading a team of analysts to improve our
demand forecast activities as well as providing coaching and
management oversight on work activities and work products
- Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to the demand
planning process.
- Collaborate with Materials Management team to help establish
material purchasing plans that support the inventory strategy, as
well as working with stakeholders to align their expectations for
Vendor Managed Inventory minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Support the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through various
activities including but not limited to own assigned role, team
member roles and setting up, maintaining, and providing a support
for personnel, material, and equipment to Operational team or at
EOP Staging Sites.
- Champion and institute continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions (cont.)
- Attend various stakeholder meetings e.g., engineering,
operations, standards, accounting as well as supplier meetings
pertaining to materials, construction timelines, job-planning, and
inventory on hand amounts.
- Conducts various personnel actions including, but not limited
to, hiring, and performance reviews.
- Provides training, guidance, direction, and developmental
opportunities to support staff development.
- Ensures employees are aware of and comply with company,
government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations
(OSHA, DOT, Homeland Security, etc.) including audits as
required.
- Monitors activities of work teams to ensure safe practices are
in place and being followed at all times. Give guidance on safety
and security issues, and interface with corporate on all
issues.
- Other duties as assigned. Education Description
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business
Administration, Operations, Engineering, or other related
disciplines.
- In lieu of a degree extensive CNP experience may be considered.
Experience
- Requires a minimum of two (2) years' experience with
progressive experience and responsibilities.
- Three (3) years of experience formally/informally leading a
team. We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy
team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a
positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday
life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve
and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at
the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with
us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive
work environment where business results are achieved through the
skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At
CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their
contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an
inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of
the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring
to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 04/16/2024
Posting End Date: 04/26/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Baytown , Electric Demand Planning Manager, Executive , Houston, Texas
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