Materials and Inventory Analyst

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. Job Summary The Materials & Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective management of materials and inventory for the assigned sites within the Vistra Nuclear 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. Job Description Key Accountabilities • 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) • Optimize parts/materials availability through determining the correct stocking strategy, quantities and replenishment methodologies (i.e., Min/Max, On-demand, VMI, Kanban, etc.) • Manage inventory reorder for assigned sites • Maintain and improve data quality including schema for item description, manufacturer, part numbers and vendor information as appropriate • Identify and pursue standardization of parts/materials and alternative low-cost substitutes • Provide materials and inventory expertise on cross functional teams, incl.

sourcing strategies • Provide support to Strategic Sourcing group in materials/spares pricing, contract development and automation opportunities • Identify inventory centralization opportunities for common spares • Improve inventory efficiencies by identifying and reducing excess material • Manage inventory system items for updates and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepancies • Issue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports, including trend analyses • Ensure inventory items/ non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS and Hazcom requirements • Lead annual or periodic Inventory Review for all assigned warehouses, dispositioning obsolete or otherwise unusable parts • Optimize repairable items through repair process • Identify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including material dispositioned for salvage • Drive cost savings vs.

approved baselines • Lead process audits and warehouse process compliance audits • Support operations/maintenance personnel & warehouse attendants in methods, procedures and processes for warehouse operations. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements • 3+ years of warehouse supervision or other relevant experience in procurement/inventory management • Passion for reducing costs – enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes • Developing process orientation and demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills; Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred • Strong initiative; originates productive actions; generates new ideas, processes and approaches to meet business needs • Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others • General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of materials management process • Strong ability to facilitate cross functional teams • Excellent analytical skills, with ability to mine and evaluate technical, performance and financial data for business case development and recommendation • Demonstrated understanding of financial and inventory management systems • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) • High school diploma or equivalent • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key Metrics • Cost Savings / Avoidance / Demand Management • Inventory Value • Excess Inventory • Data Quality • Inventory Accuracy Job Family Supply Chai