Supply Chain Planner

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy in Kansas City seeks a Planner to oversee end-to-end material supply planning for a diverse asset base. You will forecast demand, validate forecasts with business units, and coordinate with Operations and Suppliers to keep materials ready and on time.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement, and effective communication across Transmission, Substation, Distribution, and Generation teams. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years of planning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience required.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience preferred.
• Completed courses in supply chain related disciplines.
• APICS CPIM Certification or certification in progress preferable.
• Previous experience in electric utilities or similar asset intensive industry would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end material supply management to meet demand, including forecasting and project management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and Suppliers to ensure on-time material readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, item standardization, and material availability strategies.
• Forecast validation with business unit partners to align material requirements and dates.
• Supply chain impact analysis, long lead material planning, and financial impact assessments.
• Coordinate picking, staging, and delivery of project materials to ensure on-time completion.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Material planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

APICS CPIM Certification

Tools

Maximo

PeopleSoft

Excel

Visio

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Planner

REQUISITION ID: CFO007O

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain Planning

LOCATION: Kansas City, Topeka or Wichita

PAY RANGE: Planner II - 14A $66,600 - $83,200; Sr Planner - 15A $75,300 - $100,400

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planner performs end-to-end material supply management activities to meet material demand including analysis and planning/forecasting of requirements, and project management activities related to material readiness. This includes collaborating cross functionally with Operations and Suppliers to ensure supply meets both planned and unplanned demand. Determines appropriate supply strategy to optimize inventory position to meet service levels while analyzing financial and operational impacts. Identifies opportunities for improvement of processes, item standardization, and material availability strategies.
  • Forecast Validation
    • Work with business unit partners in project management and engineering to confirm and validate forecasts - material types/quantities, required dates
    • Propose timing/quantity changes to align material requirements and need dates with the planned construction/maintenance tasks
    • Review forecast changes, determine supply chain impact and take appropriate action to ensure that demand is validated. Communicate forecast changes to Material Planners
  • Supply Chain Impact Analysis
    • Identify long lead materials, create demand (if required), and provide long lead material availability information to project management and engineering
    • Provide feedback to business unit partners regarding logistical planning
    • Identify incremental supply chain resource requirements related to project-related activities
    • Perform financial analyses to compare the costs/benefits of different supply chain alternatives related to a project
  • Supply Coordination
    • Coordinate the picking, staging and delivery of project materials - ensure materials are delivered complete and on-time
  • Product Lifecycle management
    • Executing and tracking proposed disposition items from recommendation to disposal/sale
    • Product lifecycle analysis to include but not limited to item consolidation efforts, new item setup, product peak supply line, and product line elimination

Work with business unit operations to address missing/incorrect materials, schedule changes, design-related issues, and logistical issues

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience required
• 5 - 10 years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience preferred
• Completed courses in supply chain related disciplines
• APICS CPIM Certification or certification in progress preferable
• Previous experience in electric utilities or similar asset intensive industry would be considered an asset

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge and experience in design, construction or project management related to one or more of the business units - T&D, Substation, Generation
• Knowledge and experience in supply chain disciplines including purchasing, order placement, and inventory planning / management
• Strong analytical skills to analyze large data sets and make recommendations based on findings
• Required systems knowledge:
  • Common desktop personal computer and application programs
  • Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
  • Ability to utilize MS Excel for complex data analysis
  • Experience or knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Maximo/Peoplesoft)
• Knowledge of materials used in electric utilities (Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation) or related asset intensive industries is preferable
• Well-developed oral, written, negotiation communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in teams and coordinate with cross-functional areas including end users in Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation as well as key stakeholders across Quality, Engineering Standards, Supply Chain and Finance.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

None

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.