Intermediate Warehouse Operations Specialist

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities ? PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy ? provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Intermediate Warehouse Operations Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and project management for inventory, logistics and warehouse services to ensure effective and efficient operations across the PPL Family of companies. This position will support direction and integrated coordination of strategies and processes to affected parties that will result in optimal levels of inventory through procurement and management of purchase materials and logistics. This role will interface with lines of business, project managers, material managers, third party warehouses and logistics companies, site personnel / construction contractors, and may include indirect/matrix supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize best practices, strategies, and training to drive a safety mindset across Warehouse Operations.
• Support compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards and proactively seek opportunities.
• Guide and maintain established, consistent processes for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective receiving, storing and distribution of materials and drive the adoption of innovative technology, where feasible.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of inventory, warehouse, and logistics strategies.
• Prepare complex financial models and forecasting using advanced modeling techniques to optimize space and cost efficiency.
• Enable collaboration with other departments, business units, 3PL warehouse, e.g., Engineering, Development, Transmission Project Execution, Supply Chain, etc. to understand challenges and best practices to identify optimization opportunities ensuring effective and efficient materials management and warehouse operations.
• Partner with Engineering / Development / Project Execution / Lines of business to identify requirements and opportunities to eliminate risks / problem areas and implement corrective solutions
• Evaluate process failures and implement Root Cause Analysis.
• Facilitate communications between internal customers and 3PL warehouse personnel.
• Manage agreed upon 3PL performance against established metrics and KPIs and document / communicate any successes and challenges to Sr. Manager.
• Proficiency with ERP, data analysis, delivery date review and inventory best practices and management.
• Provide Logistics support in an emergency preparedness role.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in inventory, procurement, or related field.
• Experience in Excel includes ability to develop charts, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to collaborate on and implement effective and efficient inventory and warehouse management strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with other departments and ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships to further support advancement of department/company initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of inventory and warehouse management software and systems to monitor and analyze performance metrics and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Project leadership experience in inventory and warehouse management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Working knowledge of SAP, Infor, Oracle, SQL and Power BI or other IT / inventory management systems.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in inventory, procurement, or related field.
• Experience in Excel includes ability to develop charts, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to collaborate on and implement effective and efficient inventory and warehouse management strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with other departments and ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships to further support advancement of department/company initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of inventory and warehouse management software and systems to monitor and analyze performance metrics and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Project leadership experience in inventory and warehouse management.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Working knowledge of SAP, Infor, Oracle, SQL and Power BI or other IT / inventory management systems.
• Operationalize best practices, strategies, and training to drive a safety mindset across Warehouse Operations.
• Support compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards and proactively seek opportunities.
• Guide and maintain established, consistent processes for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective receiving, storing and distribution of materials and drive the adoption of innovative technology, where feasible.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of inventory, warehouse, and logistics strategies.
• Prepare complex financial models and forecasting using advanced modeling techniques to optimize space and cost efficiency.
• Enable collaboration with other departments, business units, 3PL warehouse, e.g., Engineering, Development, Transmission Project Execution, Supply Chain, etc. to understand challenges and best practices to identify optimization opportunities ensuring effective and efficient materials management and warehouse operations.
• Partner with Engineering / Development / Project Execution / Lines of business to identify requirements and opportunities to eliminate risks / problem areas and implement corrective solutions
• Evaluate process failures and implement Root Cause Analysis.
• Facilitate communications between internal customers and 3PL warehouse personnel.
• Manage agreed upon 3PL performance against established metrics and KPIs and document / communicate any successes and challenges to Sr. Manager.
• Proficiency with ERP, data analysis, delivery date review and inventory best practices and management.
• Provide Logistics support in an emergency preparedness role.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.