This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function) The Supply Chain Planner collaborates with commodity teams, facilitates and aggregates short-term and long-term demand and supply plans for materials and/or services. This position balances supplier capacity with business needs and constraints; including, but not limited to, physical capacity, shipping schedules and major project adjustments. The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for gathering and forecasting usage and delivery data from applicable business unit customers. Typical Duties Create, update and communicate capacity plans and demand forecasts with Commodity Manager(s), suppliers and business operations. Collaboratively with the commodity team, build demand and supply plans based on forecasts. Negotiate capacity needs between BHE businesses, optimizing financial and operational needs for each business as well as the full enterprise. (35%) Track and report lead times, where applicable, comparing to contractual lead time indications. (20%) Make stocking level recommendations both internally and for strategic suppliers. Monitor and assess stockout and financial risk of the stocking levels paired with lead time analysis. (10%) Develop and monitor aggregate planning processes and centralization projects. Including, critical spares planning and positioning within regulatory guidelines and business needs. (10%) Coordinate with Logistics Orchestrator to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery plans. (10%) Review supplier performance metrics with commodity team and suppliers. (5%) Provide input and assistance with project planning. (5%) Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%) Provide market intelligence to Commodity Managers, Supply Chain Analysts and other relevant groups Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operations. Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, engineering or equivalent experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for the position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) One or more years logistics, forecasting/scheduling experience within a utility, manufacturing or industrial type company is required for the associate supply chain planner level. Three or more years logistics, forecasting/scheduling experience within a utility, manufacturing or industrial type company is required for the supply chain planner level. Five or more years logistics, forecasting/scheduling experience within a utility, manufacturing or industrial type company is required for the sr supply chain planner level. Strong personal computer skills such as Word and Excel, plus basic knowledge and ability in software packages such as PowerPoint and Visio. The ability to create documents and maintain information in department-specific software packages. Proficiency in keying and software program features based on required assessments. Proficiency with forecasting/modeling software preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information accurately and understandably to internal customers. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete concepts and to define obscure and incomplete problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Job: Procurement/Supply Chain Organization: Corp - Supply Chain Title: Associate Supply Chain Planner/Supply Chain Planner/Senior Supply Chain Planner Location: IA-Des Moines Requisition ID: 2400301
