Inventory Specialist

Plant Inventory Specialist
Full-time, Permanent
One-site
Location: Aliceville, AL

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.  

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. 

So, what will you be doing?
The Plant Inventory Specialist will manage equipment parts inventory at the Demopolis, AL facility warehouse, and satellite warehouses off site and work within the parts requisition process and inventory management system in the ERP

Who you are?
Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare bid awards requiring senior management approval.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received at the Critical Spares Warehouse in Demopolis, AL
• Review purchase requirements from manufacturing plants and place necessary purchase orders with vendors
• Ensure correct setup of inventory items in ERP system and maintain up to date purchase prices. Implement minimum inventory on-hand and automatic reorder points.
• Review on-hand inventory and variances from physical inventory counts
• Optimize the procurement of spares and general plant supplies, exploiting economies of sales and driving down unit pricing.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Assist with Developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports regarding inventory levels, inventory ageing, procurement performance against budgets for management review.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-7 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods

What’s it like to work at Drax?  

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:
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