Associate Logistics Specialist: Inventory & Analytics

Northern Natural Gas; Glen Allen, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

BHE GT&S is seeking an Associate Logistics Specialist in Glen Allen, VA, to manage inventory for Transmission, Storage, and LNG services. You will support material master data, cost accounting, and reconciliation activities, while driving analytics and process improvements across cross-functional teams.

The role encompasses warehousing strategies, 3PL coordination, and on-site audits. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this team-based

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of materials management, procurement processes, and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of material contract law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of client groups, commodities, and specialties.
• Working knowledge of environmental, government, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes for equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of inventory analysis techniques, including RUSL analysis and trending of material usage patterns.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, forecasting, trend analysis, and value and cost analysis skills.
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis on Supply Chain, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provides inventory management support for Natural Gas Transmission, Storage, and LNG Services.
• Develops and maintains material master data, including material specifications, descriptions, and attribute governance.
• Provides cost accounting and receipt accounting support, including inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, and resolution activities.
• Prepares inventory analyses, metrics, forecasts, and reports.
• Maintains inventory accuracy through reconciliation activities, cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits.
• Conducts on-site inventory counts and audits; develops presentations and presents findings and recommendations to management and internal stakeholders.
• Analyzes inventory levels, stocking strategies, usage trends, and surplus or obsolete materials.
• Coordinates surplus and obsolete material disposition and recovery efforts.
• Supports material requisition and reservation processes.
• Resolves supply chain issues and supports sourcing initiatives between suppliers, logistics providers, and internal customer groups.
• Assists with the development and implementation of warehousing strategies, process improvements, and user training.
• Coordinates and manages third-party logistics (3PL) providers and transportation activities.
• Audits and reconciles freight, logistics, and related invoices.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Warehousing, Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and Field Operations to support inventory management, material master data governance, logistics activities, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Materials management

Procurement processes

Inventory control

Communication

Problem solving

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database applications

Job description

BHE GT&S is seeking an Associate Logistics Specialist in Glen Allen, VA, to manage inventory for Transmission, Storage, and LNG services. You will support material master data, cost accounting, and reconciliation activities, while driving analytics and process improvements across cross-functional teams.

The role encompasses warehousing strategies, 3PL coordination, and on-site audits. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this team-based