Manager Inventory management

Job Title: Manager Inventory management

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees and leads all inventory functions, including ensuring optimal inventory levels, records maintenance, and building/maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. This role is accountable for the deployment and execution of the company's overall inventory management strategy across its multi-state geographical footprint and is a key player in safeguarding Entergy's working capital while driving financial savings through targeted buying.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Model and promote strong safety behaviors; Ensures the team and suppliers prioritize safety.

- Leads the development and implementation of demand and supply plans for Entergy's operations.

- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategies with company goals.

- Establishes and monitors key performance indicators for inventory management effectiveness.

- Drives the S&OP process to achieve a strategic consensus demand plan.

- Optimizes inventory levels through effective risk analysis and inventory strategies.

- Manages supplier and stakeholder relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.

- Ensures compliance with law and regulations in supply chain activities.

- Performs incident response/storm duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.

5 years of experience in supply and demand planning and/or inventory management.

Prior leadership experience managing a team of 5 or more professionals in a large-scale supply chain environment.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:

Technical:

- Proficiency in developing and implementing demand forecasting models and strategies.

- Advanced knowledge and application of inventory management techniques and optimization strategies.

- Comprehensive understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

- In-depth knowledge of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

- Ability to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain effectiveness.

- Expertise in managing supplier relationships and procurement processes.

- Skill in conducting risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies.

- Skillful ability to lead in the development of data/information analyses to assist the business in decision making; provide business insights and data trends through detailed reports.

- Deep analytical skills in supply chain operations.

- Mastery in the application of commercial skills and financial acumen to projects, with the inclusion of key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes.

- Ability to communicate autonomously with P&SC stakeholders, including executive level, delivering key messages concisely, supported by relevant data; influencing skills to develop best outcomes.

- Deep understanding of supplier relationship/vendor management principles and practices.

Professional:

- Strong stakeholder management abilities

- Strategic thinking in addressing supply chain challenges and opportunities.

- Agile and resilient in the face of change. Seeks, analysis and supports opportunities to drive change as well as add value to the business and its customers.

- Expert understanding of change management relative to demand planning and inventory management solutions for the business.

- Articulates and embodies the vision and mission of the company and the organization.

- Expert in conflict resolution and stakeholder relationship management (internal and external)

- Demonstrates excellent judgement, makes sound decisions, and communicates basis for decision that resonates with all levels of stakeholders.

- Team player with ability to build long-term relationships.

- Strategic team leader who inspires and motivates colleagues to achieve high performance.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position: Preferred: Certification from an industry accreditation organization such as CPSM, APICS, etc.

Primary Location: - None - Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Hammond || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function: All Other Jobs FLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option:

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 120637 Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.