Material Planning Analyst (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Berlin, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is hiring a Material/Inventory Planner in Connecticut to support operation construction, maintenance, and reliability programs. You will manage large SKU inventories across multiple locations and develop detailed material plans to optimize stock levels and replenishment.

The role requires 3+ years of planning experience, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and collaboration with internal partners to meet material needs and improve inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Three (3) plus years of related work experience as a Material/Inventory Planner.
• Multi-SKU, high-volume SKU count preferred.
• Multi-location management preferred.
• Microsoft Office, Excel mandatory; Power BI experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across multiple locations with a large SKU count.
• Maintain optimal stocking levels to support business needs.
• Develop and implement material commodity plans for operations.
• Analyze material demand, supply, and replenishment requirements.
• Provide purchasing recommendations based on commodity plans and analysis.
• Develop reports, metrics, and dashboards to support commodity work.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Communicate analytics and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.

Skills

Inventory management

Stocking strategy

Data analysis

Cross-location coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Mathematics

CPIM Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change

Prepares and maintains material commodity plans in support of the required inventory levels to successfully support operation construction, maintenance, and reliability programs across Eversource business. Performs demand planning, supply planning and replenishment analysis to meet material positioning requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing inventory made up of large volume of SKUs across multiple locations with complex lead time and supply channels
• Responsible for maintaining optimal stocking levels to support business needs while limiting excess materials
• Supports the development and implementation of detailed material commodity plans in support of operational business
• Analyzes material demand, supply demand, and replenishment requirements for assigned commodities and across businesses
• Provides material purchasing recommendations based upon commodity plans and analysis
• Utilizes data for analysis in support of material decisions; develops reports, metrics, tracking tools and spreadsheets that support the success of the commodity work
• Develops and maintains internal and external business partner relationships, to maintain support of business needs and problem resolution
• Assists with communicating metrics, analytics and initiatives
• Conducts ad hoc analysis and build reporting to identify opportunities and drive future decisions
• Strong and persistent attention to detail with exceptional follow up skills required

Qualifications:

• Understanding business, financial and inventory management principles, benchmarking and supply chain best practices and process improvement best practices
• Ability to provide insight and recommendations on stocking strategy, stocking levels, replenishment cycle and reorder quantities
• Proficient in the mining of data to enhance the material commodity plans and support decisions made
• Understanding of supply chain concepts and processes to maximize material control, and to maintain a healthy inventory profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics or related discipline or equivalent experience
• CPIM-Certified in Production Inventory Management certification, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) plus years of related work experience as a Material/Inventory Planner required
• Multi-SKU, high-volume SKU count preferred
• Multi-location management preferred
• Microsoft Office, Excel mandatory, Power BI experience preferred

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$87,330.00-$97,030.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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