Planner Supply Chain

Planner Supply Chain

Location : Kansas City, Topeka or Wichita

Pay Range : $52,700 - $65,900 (13A) to $97,200 (15A)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Planner performs end-to-end material supply management activities to meet material demand including analysis and planning / forecasting of requirements, and project management activities related to material readiness. This includes collaborating cross functionally with Operations and Suppliers to ensure supply meets both planned and unplanned demand. Determines appropriate supply strategy to optimize inventory position to meet service levels while analyzing financial and operational impacts. Identifies opportunities for improvement of processes, item standardization, and material availability strategies.

Forecast Validation :

Work with business unit partners in project management and engineering to confirm and validate forecasts - material @types / quantities, required dates

Propose timing / quantity changes to align material requirements and need dates with the planned construction / maintenance tasks

Review forecast changes, determine supply chain impact and take appropriate action to ensure that demand is validated. Communicate forecast changes to Material Planners

Supply Chain Impact Analysis :

Identify long lead materials, create demand (if required), and provide long lead material availability information to project management and engineering

Provide feedback to business unit partners regarding logistical planning

Identify incremental supply chain resource requirements related to project-related activities

Perform financial analyses to compare the costs / benefits of different supply chain alternatives related to a project

Supply Coordination :

Work with Material Planners to ensure material supply is adequate to meet forecasted material demand

Coordinate the picking, staging and delivery of project materials - ensure materials are delivered complete and on-time

Product Lifecycle Management :

Executing and tracking proposed disposition items from recommendation to disposal / sale

Product lifecycle analysis to include but not limited to item consolidation efforts, new item setup, product peak supply line, and product line elimination

Work with business unit operations to address missing / incorrect materials, schedule changes, design-related issues, and logistical issues

Education and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent practical work experience combined with relevant courses

5 - 10 years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience

Completed courses in supply chain related disciplines

APICS CPIM Certification or certification in progress preferable

Previous experience in electric utilities or similar asset intensive industry would be considered an asset

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required :

Knowledge and experience in design, construction or project management related to one or more of the business units - T&D, Substation, Generation

Knowledge and experience in supply chain disciplines including purchasing, order placement, and inventory planning / management

Strong analytical skills to analyze large data sets and make recommendations based on findings

Required systems knowledge :

Common desktop personal computer and application programs

Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Ability to utilize MS Excel for complex data analysis

Experience or knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Maximo / Peoplesoft)

Knowledge of materials used in electric utilities (Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation) or related asset intensive industries is preferable

Well-developed oral, written, negotiation communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in teams and coordinate with cross-functional areas including end users in Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation as well as key stakeholders across Quality, Engineering Standards, Supply Chain and Finance.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and / or Testing Required :

None

Working Conditions :

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.