Regional Transmission Supply Chain Supervisor

AEP; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Regional Transmission Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee storerooms and laydown yards across multiple Michigan locations, ensuring material readiness for construction and maintenance activities. You will supervise staff and contractors, enforce policies, and optimize inventory and Lean/6S practices.

The role requires supervisory experience in supply chain operations, collaboration across safety, engineering, and procurement, and availability for 24x7 outage

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years of supply chain experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience supervising storerooms and laydown yards a plus.
• Familiarity with material receiving, storing and cycle counting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Zero Harm culture and ethical standards in the organization.
• Supervise full-time staff and vendors, ensuring compliance with SOX and policies.
• Coordinate material availability for construction/maintenance activities across locations.
• Lead annual site assessments and collaborate with safety, procurement, and project teams.
• Manage inventories and Lean/6S practices at responsible storerooms and yards.
• Oversee laydown yard operations, including shipments, loading/unloading, and cycle counts.
• Maintain records, optimize costs, and direct the materials management system.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Supply chain operations

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or relevant supply chain operations

Five years of supply chain experience with supervision

Job description

Regional Transmission Supply Chain Supervisor page is loaded## Regional Transmission Supply Chain Supervisorlocations: Niles, MI: Lawton, MI: Bridgman, MI: Edwardsburg, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: October 7, 2026 (3 days left to apply)job requisition id: R19518**Job Posting End Date**10-07-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Under general supervision, responsible for the safe operation of assigned OPCO Storerooms & Laydown Yards to ensure the material, supplies and equipment needs of our Business Unit Partners are met. Assists in identifying and coordinating training of assigned employees to assist in the migration to a culture that is participative, accident free, and operates in alignment with Corporate Policies and Procedures. Must work in a collaborative manner with our Business Unit Partners to ensure that material is available for construction/maintenance activities. Responsible for the supervision of personnel and assist with the activities involved in receiving, storing, and managing materials at all Supply Chain Staffed sites under their responsibility.**Job Description****What you will be doing:*** Promote and support a Zero Harm and a positive culture, and demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior to support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.* Foster a collaborative relationship with our Business Unit Partners to ensure that material to support construction and maintenance activities aligns with internal customer needs.* Supervise both full-time and Staff Augmentation employees and ensure that all Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines, all Laydown Yard procedures, and all Supply Chain policies and procedures are understood & followed.* Conduct or assist with annual site assessments at all responsible locations.* Maintain professional working relationships and collaborate with Business Unit Partners from Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Real Estate, Workplace Services, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Project Management groups.* Collaborate with the Materials Management Team to maintain proper and adequate inventories necessary to supply the material needs for each of their Business Unit Partners.* Assist with Laydown Yard operations when needed, including but not limited to, coordinate shipments and deliveries, process electronic transactions, and assist in the off-loading, loading, and staging of materials.* Coordinate the procedures associated with cycle inventories, clear discrepancies, and maintain related records.* Make recommendations for improving the safety, operation, and utilization of all storerooms and Laydown Yards within their OPCO.* Monitor expenses and maintain cost-efficient operations.* Ensure Lean and 6S practices are adhered to at all responsible sites.* Direct the use of the materials management system and the use of computer hardware and software needed in the operation of all facility regional storerooms and Laydown Yards.* Ensure proper Contracting procedures are utilized for Vendors and Service Providers, whom are needed to perform respective functions within Laydown Yards within his/her OPCO...* Identifies training opportunities and supports safety programs directed by supervisor that aggressively migrates the culture \"mind set\" to a norm of accident free.* Support procedures directed by supervisor that comply with Corporate and Departmental policies/procedures and monitors for adherence.* Actively supports employees in their identification of training needs to assist employees in growing to their full potential.* Maintain a collaborative relationship with representatives of our contracted Business Unit Partners to ensure that material to support construction/maintenance activity is available as required.* Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.* Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affirmative Action obligations.* For Administer the company's Performance Management Review and Salary Administration programs and Management Information and Policy Manual.* Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.* Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**What we are looking for:*** Associate's degree in business administration or relevant supply chain operations discipline and two years of supply chain operations, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience.* OR if no degree, five years of supply chain related experience, at least one year of which must be supervisory experience.**Additional Experience:*** At least one year supervisory experience as a Stores Supervisor is preferred.* Must have a good working knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Company pertaining to the receiving, issuing, and storing of materials.* Must have the ability and knowledge to work effectively with other departments of the Company.* Must have demonstrated the ability to supervise employees; coordinate their work; and receive, interpret, and provide direction. Must be able to lead in a manner which obtains effective work results.* Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)* Must be available 24 X 7 to support emergency outage restoration efforts.**What you will get:*** SG 08: $98,993-$128,689In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!.**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-008**Compensation Range:**$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.**Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.### Innovating for Tomorrow