Supply Chain Stores Operations Manager

American Electric Power; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a storeroom leader to manage storeroom operations and align material availability with construction and maintenance needs. You will partner with Stores, Accounting, Procurement, Engineering and Projects to ensure timely materials and achieve supply chain goals.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years in Supply Chain/Distribution/Transmission/Generation with at least 3 years of supervisory experience, plus willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years business experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, Transmission or Generation positions. Minimum of three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of the storerooms within the assigned Operating Company or Region.
• Recommend storeroom staffing and enhancements to the materials flow process to management.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to proper control of all inventory investments and material services functions (SOX, cycle inventories, inactive material reviews, MSDS, QC).
• Responsible for materials management of M&S, Capital & oversite of plant Direct Charge (proper/safe storage, proper identification).
• Direct and coordinate Material Management functions between storerooms; liaise between Stores Supervisors, Accounting, Procurement, Engineering and Projects Departments.
• Develop, implement and/or assist with development of measurements/goals of storeroom operations; monitor results and take corrective action.
• Ensure storeroom operations comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish effective communication channels with internal and external customers around catalog and Inventory Optimization.
• Support required staffing and materials for storm restoration, outage & project requirements.
• Coordinate training and development of assigned employees towards a participative, zero-harm culture.
• Development and administer safety programs to migrate to a zero-harm culture.
• Participate in development and administration of training programs to maximize technology usage.
• Foster an environment embracing diversity of thinking and participative management.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and support Corporate Compliance.
• Carry out Equal Employment Opportunity programs and Affiant Action obligations.
• Administer Performance Management Review and Salary Administration programs.
• Promote and enforce Accident Prevention and Safety & Health programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent education and experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Manages the storeroom operations within the assigned Operating Company or Region to ensure the business needs of the applicable business unit are met in a safe and cost effective manner. Effectively partners with managers and supervisors of Stores to align material availability with construction/maintenance needs. Actively monitors Supply Chain measures to identify corrective action that are needed to ensure Supply Chain and Business Unit goals are achieved.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Direct the operation of the associated storerooms within the assigned Operating Company or Region.
• Recommend storeroom staffing, and enhancements to the materials flow process to management.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to the proper control of all inventory investments and material services functions. a. SOX Compliance b. Cycle Inventories c. Inactive Material Reviews d. MSDS e. QC
• Responsible for materials management of M&S, Capital & oversite of plant Direct Charge (proper/safe storage, proper indentification, etc.)
• Direct and coordinate the Material Management functions between storerooms; act as liaison between Stores Supervisors, Accounting, Procurement, Engineering and Projects Departments.
• Develop, implement and/or assist in the development and implementation of measurements/goals of storeroom operations. Monitor the results of measures and take appropriate corrective action needed to ensure that Supply Chain and Business Unit goals are achieved.
• Ensure that storeroom operations comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish effective communication channels with internal and external customers around all aspects of the catalog and Inventory Optimization.
• Support required staffing and materials in support of storm restoration, outage & project requirements of the business unit.
• Coordinates the training and development of assigned employees in a manner that aggressively migrates culture to a participative, zero harm environment.
• Development and administer safety programs that aggressively migrates the culture "mind set" to a norm of zero harm.
• Actively participate in the development and administration of training programs to ensure maximum utilization of available technology and personnel and ensure that employees have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity of thinking and participative management.
• 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 Affiant Action obligations.
• 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 & Health programs to migrate towards an accident free culture.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent education and experience.
• Work Experience requirements listed below: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years business experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, Transmission or Generation positions. Minimum of three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Has responsibility for multiple facilities, Hundreds of Millions in Inventory, budget of +$100M material throughput. Position will require travel to various facilities throughout the geographic area of responsibility.
• Continuous Travel is required.

In 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:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The 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.

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.