Distribution Coordinator I - Materials

Itron, Inc.; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a procurement and materials planning professional to help ensure timely, cost-efficient supply of production materials and maintain inventory at minimal levels. The role collaborates with finance, vendors, and internal customers to reduce costs, implement procedures, and ensure availability of materials as scheduled.

An Associate's degree or equivalent experience is required. Join us to help power utilities and smart cities with reliable supply chains and performance

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with team and stakeholders to meet department goals.
• Maintains inventory levels and supports procurement policies with vendors.

Education

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Job Family Summary

Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts. Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory-carrying costs. Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system. May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Level Summary

Skilled at assigned routine tasks with limited scope and impact. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations and solving problems. Reliable and cooperative teamwork.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with others; effectively communicates with team and various stakeholders.
• Assists in achieving operational and/or functional objectives that enable the successful execution of department goals; supports attainment of KPIs and action plans.

Education

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.