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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>The Materials & Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective management of materials and inventory for the assigned sites within the Luminant Generation fleet. Demonstrating a competency in materials management and inventory controls, the position is expected to manage and improve materials effectiveness metrics to ensure balanced and optimized availability of parts/materials at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the fleet. This position will partner with key business stakeholders in the standardization and sharing of parts/materials.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Key Accountabilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Optimize inventory levels by utilizing inventory optimization techniques incorporated into the EAM system and through dialogue and partnership with O&M site teams (risk, cost, benefit)</li><li>Optimize parts/materials availability through determining the correct stocking strategy, quantities and replenishment methodologies (i.e., Min/Max, On-demand, VMI, Kanban, etc.)</li><li>Manage inventory reorder for assigned sites</li><li>Maintain and improve data quality including schema for item description, manufacturer, part numbers and vendor information as appropriate</li><li>Identify and pursue standardization of parts/materials and alternative low-cost substitutes</li><li>Provide materials and inventory expertise on cross functional teams, incl. sourcing strategies</li><li>Provide support to Strategic Sourcing group in materials/spares pricing, contract development and automation opportunities</li><li>Identify inventory centralization opportunities for common spares</li><li>Improve inventory efficiencies by identifying and reducing excess material</li><li>Manage inventory system items for updates and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepancies</li><li>Issue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports, including trend analyses</li><li>Ensure inventory items/ non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS and Hazcom requirements</li><li>Lead annual or periodic Inventory Review for all assigned warehouses, dispositioning obsolete or otherwise unusable parts</li><li>Optimize repairable items through repair process</li><li>Identify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including material dispositioned for salvage</li><li>Drive cost savings vs. approved baselines</li><li>Lead process audits and warehouse process compliance audits</li><li>Support operations/maintenance personnel & warehouse attendants in methods, procedures and processes for warehouse operations. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>3+ years of warehouse supervision or other relevant experience in procurement/inventory management</li><li>Passion for reducing costs – enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes</li><li>Developing process orientation and demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills; Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred</li><li>Strong initiative; originates productive actions; generates new ideas, processes and approaches to meet business needs</li><li>Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others</li><li>General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of materials management process</li><li>Strong ability to facilitate cross functional teams</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with ability to mine and evaluate technical, performance and financial data for business case development and recommendation</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of financial and inventory management systems</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills<br><br></li></ul><strong>Key Metrics<br><br></strong><ul><li>Cost Savings / Avoidance / Demand Management</li><li>Inventory Value</li><li>Excess Inventory</li><li>Data Quality</li><li>Inventory Accuracy<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Family<br><br></strong>Supply Chain<br><br><strong>Company<br><br></strong>Vistra Nuclear Operations Company<br><br><strong>Locations<br><br></strong>Beaver Valley<br><br>Pennsylvania<br><br><em>We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!<br><br></em><strong><em>If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. <br><br></em></strong><strong>It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.<br><br></strong><strong>If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.</strong>

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