Supply Chain Specialist

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 83061

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division is seeking an experienced inventory demand planning analyst to provide data-based inventory planning and purchasing support to our renewable fleet. This position will report directly to the renewable inventory services supervisor. This individual will provide quality planning and execution for inventory purchasing, managing inventory levels, and optimizing parts planning processes for our wind, solar, and storage fleets. Additionally, this individual will collaborate cross-functionally with operational and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of parts and materials, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Some of the duties in the position include:

• Understanding of inventory system planning, supply chain, or materials management

• Analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets to derive insights and make data-driven decisions

• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization

• Experience in managing projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience in presentation skills

• Day-to-day include:

o Develop and maintain demand forecasts for major, operating and maintenance parts and materials across wind, solar, and storage

o Set planning parameters including min/max levels, safety stock, and reorder points based on forecasted demand and lead times

o Work closely with operational teams to understand demand patterns, inventory requirements, and operational constraints

o Utilize SAP with APO add-on to manage and optimize inventory levels and replenishment processes

o Monitor inventory levels and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings

o Lead or participate in strategic projects aimed at enhancing the parts planning and inventory management processes

o Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of inventory strategies with business goals and operational needs

o Manage repaired parts process and metrics

o Support financial decision making for the fleet

o Other duties as deemed applicable

Preferred Requirements:

• Inventory planning/demand planning experience – 2+ years

• Understanding or experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain management

• Understanding of SAP Advanced Planning Optimization, or other related ERP system(s)

• Relative experience in another utility or similar field

• Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt

• Bachelor’s Degree – Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analysis or other related field

Job Overview

This job assists in the execution of the Corporate and NextEra Power Generation business processes. With limited guidance, employees in this role are responsible for O & M and capital budget preparation and reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis and reporting. Individuals plan, schedule, communicate, and coordinate the annual budgeting process, the monthly re-forecasts, and month-end close for the site, and ensure that all transactions are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Employees in this position also focus on the continuous improvement of spending, risks and opportunities, and costing methods in accordance with corporate policy and business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all cost accounting activities including variance analysis, standard cost development, activity-based costing, and inventory control

• Provides financial leadership by supporting Operations leadership in decision-making and strategy development

• Supports new lines of business and finds ways to reduce overhead costs per job

• Provides reporting and analysis for all operations activity including productivity, capital and overhead spending, forecasting, budgeting, absorption, sales, and inventory and operations planning

• Prepares and distributes financial reports and indicators and explains financial results to non-financial audiences

• Communicates and explains operational performance through P & L

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues from all departments

• Leads and executes process improvement projects using Six Sigma principles

• Manages internal controls processes and identifies and mitigates control weaknesses

• Extracts, organizes, analyzes, and reports data in a manner that is useful and relevant for making business decisions

• Develops broad technical and communication skills through self-study and internal and external training opportunities

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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