Gordonsville Power Station boasts cutting-edge infrastructure including two 1×1 GE 7EA DLNx dual-fuel combined cycle units and advanced Nooter Ericksen HRSGs equipped with dual-fuel duct burners. Enhancing its environmental credentials, the station features a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system utilizing 29% aqueous ammonia for emissions control. Together, these components enable the station to deliver a robust nominal output of 240 MW.
Opportunity Summary
The Inventory Procurement / Warehouse Specialist ensures efficient and compliant management of procurement and inventory control. Responsibilities include reviewing purchase requisitions and vendor data, as well as maintaining inventory. Utilizing SAP for real-time tracking and reconciliation is crucial to the role. Collaborating with stakeholders, the Specialist optimizes activities and supports general accounting, mechanical trades, and warehouse operations. Emphasizing attention to detail and teamwork, they ensure successful execution.
Primary Functions
Inventory Procurement
- Purchase Order Processing: Assist in approving purchase requisitions, processing purchase orders, and verifying receiver accuracy.
- Vendor Data Management: Maintain vendor data, verify information, and manage insurance certificates and terms & condition documents.
- Inventory Maintenance: Follow inventory maintenance procedures, conduct routine audits, and make daily inventory adjustments for accurate records.
- Quality Control: Inspect, document, and store received inventory items to uphold high-quality standards.
- Reporting and Analysis: Support in providing inventory summaries, review purchasing commitment reports, and correct discrepancies for accurate reporting.
- Document Management: Maintain official vendor documentation and ensure accurate inventory records for decision-making.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Foster positive relationships with suppliers, ensure on-time deliveries, and resolve issues.
- Cost Control: Monitor inventory-related costs, identify cost reduction opportunities, and collaborate for optimization.
- Inventory Analysis: Regularly analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and demand patterns to optimize stock levels.
- Continuous Improvement: Seek process enhancements, stay compliant, and develop emergency procurement plans.
System Applications and Products (SAP)
- SAP Utilization and Data Entry: Proficiently use SAP for procurement tasks, including accurate data entry and vendor management.
- SAP Reporting and Analysis: Generate and analyze SAP reports for inventory monitoring and cost control.
- Inventory Management with SAP: Efficiently manage and control inventory transactions in real-time.
- Inventory Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile physical counts with SAP records to identify discrepancies.
- Inventory Optimization: Use SAP tools to optimize levels, reduce costs, and minimize stockouts.
- Vendor Coordination: Manage purchase orders and deliveries through SAP, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Compliance, Documentation, and Training: Ensure SAP compliance, provide training, and support effective utilization.
Additional Responsibilities
- Mechanical Trade Support: Collaborate on procurement for maintenance and repairs.
- Warehouse Operations: Manage shipping, receiving, and maintain an efficient storage system.
- Cost Control and Quality Assurance: Monitor costs, implement quality control, and ensure material standards.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Build relationships for favorable terms and timely deliveries.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor standards for received materials.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employees performance.
Working Relationships
The Inventory Procurement / Warehouse Specialist reports to the Administrative Manager and cooperates with all plant management, and personnel relative to the purchasing process and inventory control.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
This position offers a regular Monday to Friday work schedule, from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. “On call” status will periodically be required.
Compensation
Initial compensation will range from $36.00 to $44.00 per hour, and will include an annual performance bonus up to 10%.
Job Qualifications
- Ability to Understand and Follow Procedures: Proficient in adhering to specific procedures and instructions related to the assigned area, typically acquired through a high school education.
- Purchase Requisitions and Orders: Skilled in handling purchase requisitions, orders, and vendor invoices with a focus on accuracy and cost control.
- SAP Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in using SAP (or a relevant ERP system) for procurement tasks, including processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and coordinating with vendors. Strong understanding of SAP functionalities, accurate data entry, and the ability to generate reports and provide insights.
- Preferred Power Plant Procurement Experience: Experience in procurement within a power plant environment is preferred, showcasing familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements of purchasing materials and equipment in this specialized field.
- Inventory Maintenance Skills: Proficient in executing inventory maintenance procedures, conducting routine audits, and performing counts.
- Accounting and Purchasing Experience: Experienced in accounting and purchasing with a focus on accounts payable responsibilities, including invoice verification and payment processing.
- Inventory Tracking in CMMS: Proficient in tracking and adjusting inventory in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate records.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in maintaining positive supplier relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, favorable terms, and effective issue resolution.
- Vendor Data Management: Capable of managing vendor data effectively, including updates and documentation, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Commitment to Quality: Dedicated to upholding high-quality standards through meticulous inspection and documentation.
- Report Generation and Discrepancy Resolution: Able to generate accurate reports and resolve discrepancies during monthly reviews.
- Drivers License: Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.
NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Preferred
- Purchase Requisitions and Orders: Proficient in handling purchase requisitions, orders, and vendor invoices with a focus on accuracy and cost control
- SAP Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in using SAP (or a relevant ERP system) for procurement-related tasks, including processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and coordinating with vendors. Strong understanding of SAP functionalities, accurate data entry, and the ability to generate reports and provide insights based on SAP data
- Preferred Power Plant Procurement Experience: Preferred experience in procurement within a power plant environment, demonstrating familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements associated with purchasing materials and equipment in this specialized field
- Inventory Maintenance Skills: Proficient in executing inventory maintenance procedures and conducting routine audits and counts
- Accounting and Purchasing Experience: Experienced in accounting and purchasing, with a focus on accounts payable responsibilities, including invoice verification and payment processing
- Inventory Tracking in CMMS: Proficient in tracking and adjusting inventory in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate records
- Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in maintaining positive supplier relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, favorable terms, and effective issue resolution
- Vendor Data Management: Ability to manage vendor data effectively, including updates and documentation, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
- Commitment to Quality: Committed to upholding high-quality standards through proper inspection and documentation
- Report Generation and Discrepancy Resolution: Capable of generating accurate reports and addressing discrepancies in monthly reviews
Preferred
Required
Preferred
- SAP
- Accounting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- O&M – Operations & Maintenance
- Power Plant Operations
- CMMS
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational Skills
- Purchase Orders
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Warehouse
Preferred
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group