Inventory Analyst I

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.Application Deadline:09/29/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:1Job Type:RegularJob End Date:Exemption Status:ExemptPay Range:78,083.20 - 94,036.80 AnnualMinimum Age Requirement:Job Description:Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for an Inventory Analyst I to join our Supply Chain team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.What does an Inventory Analyst I do for us?Manage inventory commodities and set inventory stocking levels at warehouse facilities using analytical stocking models. Receive and evaluate material requisitions and electronic reorder notices within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to validate accuracy, need date, material availability, and scheduling.Generate and approve purchase requisitions to fulfill material requirements. Support communication of the availability of material to regional work managers, foremen, and project managers and follows-up on material issues as they arise. Assist and support the material and logistic functions in synchronizing these functions with the business unit partners. Proactively communicate inventory concerns. Coordinate with engineers, provide options, coordinate logistics with suppliers and other facilities for emergent/emergency requests including facilitating material requests.Meet regularly with customer groups to facilitate understanding of material needs and processes. Identify and resolve internal and external issues impacting inventory. Analyze, interpret, and report future requirements to the appropriate procurement team member and supplier.Demonstrate effective communication abilities with all appropriate internal stakeholder groups as well as suppliers. Represent the business units' needs to other members of the supply team, explaining expectations, evaluating responses, and determining alternative inventory strategy as necessary. Serve as liaison between the customer, Supply Chain personnel, and engineering/design functions when necessary for determining and facilitating material obsolescence, unavailability, or replacement. May serve as a lead contact for assigned customer groups.Work in a team environment with individuals responsible for analyzing, purchasing, scheduling, stocking, and disposition of inventory.Optimizes inventory levels using Min/Max settings for assigned commodities. Determines the most appropriate sourcing of requested materials including initiating transfers from existing inventories where possible. Identifies opportunities to reduce inventory through item consolidation, and substitution.A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVEKnowledge of:Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including Purchasing, Inventory, Work Management, and Labor entry modulesMS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, , Power BIPreferred:Working knowledge of Supply chain practices, data collection techniques and analysis methodologies and/or statistical analyses tools and techniquesUtility industry and utility work activities, including project construction work and unplanned and planned maintenance for the equipment and systems used in the production and delivery of electrical energyProcesses of the supported work teams and other business unit teams involved with or impacted by inventory managementSkills in:Enterprise inventory systems in locating, retrieving, manipulating, and analyzing data, and developing analytical reports and chartsPreferred:Data collection and analysis of data from an ERP and/or enterprise financial systemAssetSuite and Power BIStrategic data modeling and short and long-term inventory forecasting. Material Planning Worksheets.Ability to:Manage multiple tasks and assignments at one timeThink critically and apply a consultative approach to problem-solving and show good judgment in decision makingProvide good oral and written communication to customersMaintain effective interpersonal relationships, excellent written and verbal communicationWork effectively in a team environment with personnel from various departmentsWork independently with minimal supervisionProvide informal training/education to customers and warehouse personnelPreferred:Effectively present complex inventory data to stakeholdersTurn data into actionable activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the inventory management system for the benefit of direct customers and other stakeholdersProvide formal training to customers and warehouse personnelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Associate degree in a related fieldOREquivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Operational Management, or a related fieldExperience:3 years of relevant supply chain, quantitative analysis or inventory management work experience or equivalentPreferred:6 or more years supply chain experience in inventory managementExperience managing and coordinating vendor managed inventoryExperience with report writing tools and in interpreting and analyzing inventory trend dataLicenses & Certifications:Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the positionPreferred:Valid first aid/CPR cardPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSJob requires on limited occasion the ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, crawl, twist, kneel, balance, reach, and ascend/descend ladders. Rarely lift shoulder-high and above items weighing up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift waist-high and knee-high items weighing up to 50 lbs.; occasionally carry with one or both hands items weighing up to 50 lbs.; use exertional force of up to 50 lbs. to move boxes or carts of materials. Operate foot and hand controls, grasp tools, and use fine motor coordination for keyboarding. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMay be required to be on call for storm or other emergencies and/or work extended hours to provide emergency coverage. Travel periodically (local, out-of-town, out-of-state) with occasional overnight stays as required. Additional safety related training may be required.Competencies:Communication, Continuous Improvement, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Earning Trust, Planning and OrganizingNeed Assistance Completing Your Application?Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.comIdaho Power is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.