Mgr, Warehouse Operations

Entergy Corporation; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Manager, Warehouse Operations in Hammond, LA to lead the strategic priorities for demand plans, fulfillment, and logistics services across a large territory. The role encompasses material storage, receiving, cycle counting, picking, and shipping to support critical utility operations.

The position requires leadership of supply chain experts and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, procurement, and distribution while maintaining safety and

Responsibilities

• Safety/Human Performance: lead safety culture and ensure compliance; use Close Call/Good Catch reporting.
• Demand Execution & Fulfillment: set goals, standardize processes, oversee demand plan execution for major projects.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management: oversee inventory, cycle counting, and material control; ensure availability.
• Logistics Management: optimize inbound/outbound logistics; schedule transportation and inventory positioning.
• Budget and Cost Prudency: manage department budget; drive cost savings with data-driven decisions.

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Location: Hammond, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Mgr, Warehouse Operations

PS Job Title: Mgr, Warehouse Operations

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

**OPEN TO CANDIDATES IN THE SOUTH LOUISIANA TERRITORY**

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Warehouse Inventory and Logistics for Transmission/Distribution/Generation,the Manager of Warehouse Operationsis accountable forestablishing the strategic priorities in executing demand plans, fulfillment, and logistics servicesacrossa largeterritory. This leader will have responsibilities for the Distribution Center within he designedterritoryand serve as the strategic leader in executing demand plans within their entire service territory. Thisincludes the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant management of all storing, receiving, cycle counting, picking, and shipping of materials to support critical Utility Operations.

Responsible for theleadershipof supply chain experts to manage critical supply chain and logistics functions, including material planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, project management, and contract management. Provides strategicdirectionto network Supervisor leadership and regional Storerooms. Leads the execution of essential supply chain and logistics functions, such ascapacity planning,demand execution, fulfillment,inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.

Serves as a strategic partner, working closely with all customers to ensure acceptable service levels and emergency response capabilities. Develops and sustains mission-critical metrics to drive operational efficiencies and excellence withintheir territory.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety/Human Performance: Serves as the safety and compliance leader across the service territory, responsible for driving a culture of safety excellence throughout the service territory. Ensures the organization consistently prioritizes safety as the top priority, actively promoting and modeling strong safety behaviors. Leverages key tools, such as Close Call/Good Catch reporting, in addition to proactive field visits to review safety standards and behaviors. Monitors and influences suppliers to proactively identify and address any potential safety concerns, driving continuous improvement in safety practices.
• DemandExecution&Fulfillment:Responsible for setting clear goals, standardizing processes,and providingstrategic oversight to the team to ensuretheexecution of demand plans for major projectsacrosstheterritory.Provides strategic direction and oversight to territory-wide demand plan execution ensuring teams across the region are supported by aligning purchasing, inventory, labor, and logistics to ensure materials areavailableat the right time, quantity, and location. This leader will leverage expert inventory management practices to align demandplannedinventoryfulfillment across the territory. This leader will ensure regional alignment for demand execution based on demand plans and ensures material fulfillment across theterritory.Systematically, establishes the vision across theterritoryfor ensuring teams execute demand plans by regularly meeting with cross functional teams and driving alignment to ensure needscritical material needs are met.
• Inventory & Warehouse Management:Responsible for the oversight and optimization of materials management and logistics operationswithintheterritory.Establishes the strategicdirectionof managing materials, accountable for ensuring the availability of critical materials to fulfill project commitments and mitigate supply chain risk within the designatedterritoryof responsibility.Strategically, monitors and gives direction across theterritoryin executing demand plans by ensuringthe optimization of warehouses, laydown yards, and field logistics to guarantee material accessibility and operational efficiency.Oversees the accuracy and governance of multi-site inventory levels, maintaining proper accounting through meticulous inventory reconciliation and precise receiving/issuing of materials in accordance with the company’s Inventory and Accounting Policies. Develops and enforces comprehensive inventory strategies to optimize the organization's end-to-end supply chain, ensuring the availability of critical materials. Partners with procurement and stakeholder teams toreviewforecasteddemand, plan inventory replenishment, and minimize the risk of stockouts. Establishes and maintains effective inventory control procedures, including cycle counting, ABC analysis, and just-in-time (JIT) principles, to drive operations excellence.
• LogisticsManagement:Purposefully, optimizesinbound and outbound logistics through effectivemanagementof transportation servicesandlogistics schedulingin order to ensure the fulfillment of demand plans across theterritory.Develop and implement logistics planning strategies, transportation scheduling and inventory positioning to support project commitments and mission critical services. Analyzes logistics data for trendsandefficientcost avoidance.Ensures cost efficient utilization of logistics services across the region to meet planned demand and execute the fulfillment of material.
• Budget and Cost Prudency:Responsiblefor the efficient management of the overall departmental budget and cost structure. Collaborate closely with the Finance team to provide data-driven insightsintocosts and the impact on the organization's financials. Utilize the company's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and supply chain management tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data, identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and the implementation of innovative supply chain strategies. Foster a culture of financial accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement within the supply chain function, empowering the team to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Customer Service:Proactivelyand routinely engages with all stakeholders to collaborate on demand forecasting and analyze material trends to aid in executing demand plans. Collaborating closely with the Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse, and Inventory Management teams, you will expertly manage complex transportation issues, enable the agile shifting of materials to meet evolving customer needs, and aid in developing cost-effective sourcing and inventory strategies. As a strategic leader, you will work closely with the Supply Chain leadership team to develop and execute departmental plans, driving expense reductions at each operating location and transparently reporting on key performance metrics.With clear intent and purpose, you will shape and drive theterritoriesvision for demand execution and fulfillment—ensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical projects and exceptional material readiness. Through proactive coordination with stakeholders, vendors, and logistics partners, you will guarantee that project requirements are met with precision, timeliness, and the highest standards of operational excellence.Regularly collaborating withstakeholders,the leader will ensure roadblocks are mitigated that may delay material readiness and demand execution across the region.
• Incident Response: During storm restoration events, you will provide expertise which may require travel outside of your normal assigned region. Serving as theprimary leaderbetween the Distribution Center, Logistics, and vendors, you will work tirelessly to meet critical material needs with the highest degree of efficiency and agility, ensuring the timely and effective deployment of resources to support the organization's storm response efforts.
• Partnership:This role willcollaborate closely with cross-functional executive teams, including Engineering, Standards, Capital Projects, Power Delivery, Generation, Facilities, Finance, Accounting, Inventory Management, Project Management, Procurement, Category Management, Environmental, and Safety, to ensure ongoing operations and customer needs are consistently met.You will leverage data-driven insights, industry best practices, and innovative technologies to optimize warehouse operations, reduce costs, and position the organization for long-term growth and resilience.Responsible for drivingcalculatedengagement with internal customers, procurement partners, and vendors to guarantee material readiness across the region.
• People Leadership:As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional partners in Human Resources, Organizational Development, and the business units to align the Supply Chain Talent Management Strategy with the organization's key priorities. Leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices, you will implement innovative talent management initiatives, such as succession planning, career