Materials Management Specialist

Develop, implement, and manage inventory strategies to support the supply chain process for assigned commodities, or area of responsibilities consistent with corporate and department policies and procedures. Research and develop a working knowledge of the assigned commodities or areas of responsibilities, including how the commodities are manufactured, rendered, specification requirements, and how the commodities are used by the Company. Research and analyze inventory consumption data, inventory levels, work order requirement(s) signals, outstanding delivery orders, make decisions for ordering, and place orders via contract release or standalone Purchase Orders on an as needed basis. Provide recommendations for supply chain process considerations, and/or improvement. Ensure end user requirements are satisfied. Ensure quality of supply of materials; monitor timeliness of deliveries/performance and identify patterns. Assess and implement various methods of inventory (e.g., consignment or Vendor Managed/Owned Inventory) and requirements forecasting (MRP), in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing. Provide supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management. Responsible for accurately creating and making changes to material master records in SAP Materials Management Module in accordance with naming standards, audit, and software requirements. Participate in user testing for system revisions and upgrades. Work closely with warehouse personnel regarding all aspects of materials management (i.e. stocking levels, jobsite deliveries, new and obsolete material, material changes/project timelines). Coordinate with Engineering Standards and Materials on material standardization. Periodically review materials forecasts against actual demand (used and/or returned materials) and make recommendations or adjustments. Communicate forecast of project material requirements and timelines to contracted suppliers. Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to hold suppliers accountable to contract terms. Requirements 5+ years direct experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain engineering, preferably in the utility or energy sector. Proven ability to lead daily purchasing activities and perform hands‑on operations while effectively engaging with leadership for strategic alignment. Proficiency in ERP platforms (SAP S4/HANA) with deep understanding of MRP replenishment and analytics tools like MS EXCEL. Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with departments such as logistics, engineering, operations, and supply chain. Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams. Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision‑making using Tableau and similar. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in materials management and supply chain processes, with a strong focus on inventory strategies, procurement, and supplier relationship management. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like SAP S4/HANA and analytics tools such as Tableau to drive data‑informed decision‑making. Highest-signal resume keywords Materials Management Procurement SAP S4/HANA MRP Replenishment Data Analysis Hard Skills Inventory Strategies Supply Chain Process Improvement Vendor Managed Inventory Material Master Records Forecasting Purchasing Activities Supplier Performance Management Data Reporting Contract Release Orders Work Order Requirements Soft Skills Effective Communication Cross-Functional Team Management Leadership Engagement Industry Keywords Utility Sector Energy Sector Logistics Engineering Standards Materials Management Tools & Technologies SAP Materials Management Module MS Excel Tableau #J-18808-Ljbffr