CenterPoint Energy

Senior Electric Demand Planning Analyst

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Date: Apr 15, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002


Company: CenterPoint Energy

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 Summary:

Work with 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. 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:

Independently use resources like SAP, Excel, Tableau, and others to collect and interpret data.
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.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of data produced and results reported; accept accountability and work cohesively in a team environment that stresses attention to detail.
Lead efforts to re-design processes and procedures demonstrating advanced analytical skills and creative solution planning.
Perform financial and cost-benefit analyses using a wide variety of analytical tools and methods.
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.
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.
Effectively coach colleagues to competently apply continuous improvement methods and principles.
Demonstrate excellent business acumen in communications, behavior, dependability and team work.
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.



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: 04/15/2025


Posting End Date: 04/22/2025


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.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston


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