Materials Analyst I

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with analysis and evaluation of MPO materials and service needs.

- Analyze and manage inventory through forecasting projects, seasonal and emergency demands.

- Acquire and distribute materials in a cost effective and timely manner, including determining inventory levels.

- Maintain and verify records, complying with rules/laws/regulations.

- Coordinate and schedule activities for inventory employees and contractors.

- Assist in cross-functional teams and provides analytical support for projects.

- Design, test, implement, document and evaluate processes and systems that support business strategies

- Coordinate and assist with training.

- Effective performance required to assure materials and services are available to meet corporate goals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent.

- Candidates completing their degree by December 31, 2025, will be considered

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

- No experience required

- Additional experience or training in electric utility industry Operations, purchasing, or inventory administration preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN

- Requires good interpersonal, technical and communication skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships and to enhance effective Operations.

- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $52,000 - $64,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

- Compensation Incentive Program

- Retirement Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Professional Development Opportunities

- Community Engagement, and more

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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