- 13448
- PPL Services Corporation
- Two City Center
- Allentown, Pennsylvania; Louisville, Kentucky; Providence, Rhode Island
- Supply Chain
- Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
This position is responsible for reporting, analyzing, and providing internal customer support to the various cross-functional teams supporting material inventory and inventory processes across the many operating companies for PPL, with the focus to improve the financial, quality, and efficiency performance of material inventory. This includes sourcing, consolidating, and reporting data for pre-established and/or new deliverables, including an assessment of results that can translate to impactful tasks or areas of opportunity, crafting and communicating presentations/reports to influence various levels of an organization, identifying business opportunities, and driving continuous improvements at multiple stages within the supply chain. At an associate level, the individual contributor will be provided with training, guidance, and instruction on tools, processes, and analytical techniques to perform the work. The Inventory Management Associate is expected to quickly learn and adapt the tools and techniques beyond that provided by the leader, and quickly progress in knowledge and capability through self-learning aided by online media, formal training, and peer knowledge sharing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate level
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business or technical field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Strong analytical capability as demonstrated through the use of multiple analytical software tools (including Excel), various data analytical problem-solving techniques (such as Six Sigma), and use of those techniques to solve problems.
- Demonstrated self-starter and team leader.
- Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility and interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written.
- General knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain, and/or finance.
Intermediate level
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business or technical field.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or similar highly analytical field.
- Experience with utilities or other regulated industry is desired, but not required.
- Required intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SQL, or other similar database querying software.
- Strong analytical knowledge and skills as demonstrated through the use of multiple analytical software tools, various data analytical problem-solving techniques (such as Six Sigma), and use of those techniques to solve real-life problems.
- Demonstrated achievements showing financial or other performance benefits.
- Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility and interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally.
- Self-starter and team leader, with strong organizational, leadership, project management and problem-solving skills and work independently.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written.
Senior level
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business or technical field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or similar highly analytical field. Experience with utilities or other regulated industry is desired, but not required.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, business intelligence tools, and intermediate/advanced knowledge of SQL or similar.
- Experience creating solutions for databases and datasets.
- Advanced analytical knowledge and skills as demonstrated through the use of multiple analytical software tools, various data analytical problem-solving techniques (such as Six Sigma), and use of those techniques to solve real-life problems. Demonstrated achievements showing financial or other performance benefits.
- Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility and interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally.
- Strong organizational, leadership, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work well autonomously and take ownership of assigned work.
- Strong communication and presentation skills both verbally and written.
- General knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain, and/or finance.
Lead level
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related business or technical field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or similar highly analytical field. Experience with utilities or other regulated industry is desired, but not required.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, business intelligence tools, and intermediate/advanced knowledge of SQL or similar.
- Experience creating solutions for databases and datasets.
- Advanced analytical knowledge and skills as demonstrated through the use of multiple analytical software tools, various data analytical problem-solving techniques (such as Six Sigma), and use of those techniques to solve real-life problems. Demonstrated achievements showing financial or other performance benefits.
- Strong customer service focus with ability to build credibility and interact with all levels within the organization and handle matters professionally.
- Strong organizational, leadership, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously, engage others, and create teams to solve problems. .
- Strong communication and presentation skills both verbally and written.
- General knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain, and/or finance.
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