Materials Supervisor

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This important role will supervise a team of storekeepers assigned to maintain materials inventory in warehouses and unattended locations in conjunction with warehouse location oversight, ensuring key processes (planning, replenishment, blanket purchase orders, inventory stocking levels, are provided to keep the Company's operations running optimally. Interact with assigned operating areas, legal staff, procurement, and supplier community to carry out duties. Ensures compliance with SOX and Supply Chain Policies and Procedures

Pay Range: $93,150 - $139,900 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Materials Manager

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Supervise a team of storekeepers and/or material coordinators assigned to maintain materials inventory in key warehouses in addition to overall day-to-day responsibilities for the unloading, receipt, check-in, storage, control, and issuance of materials, equipment and parts ordered by the Company.
* Ensure high quality and safety-conscious processes and practices are in place for warehouse/ store management including unloading, receipt, check-in, storage, control, and issuance of materials, equipment and parts.
* Responsible for management of materials movement from suppliers to team members.
* Actively own the total cost of ownership and cost of inventory for areas of responsibility while maintaining quality and avoiding any unplanned stock-outs and downtime.
* Identify process and technology improvements in the materials management area.
* Work proactively with operations to plan and forecast material needs on a regular basis.
* Recommend and communicate materials management improvements, progress and results to Operations and Supply Chain management.
* Monitor and act on performance indicators that support processes and procedures are being followed withing the organization.
* Ensure inventory accuracy and timeliness of transactions is evident in all areas of the business to maintain accurate financial reporting is in place

Additional Responsibilities:
* Maintain updated knowledge of rules, regulations and standards in the field of materials management and related matters of interest to the department/division.
* Work cooperatively with company and vendor employees

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of (3) three years of analytical, materials management, supply chain and/or supervisory experience
* Knowledge of materials management procedures including unloading, receipt, check-in, storage, control, and issuance of materials.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
* This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

What Is Desired:
* Experience working at a major gas or electric utility is helpful.
* Knowledge of cost reduction analysis approaches.
* Solid understanding of warehouse materials management systems (e.g , PeopleSoft inventory manager, PeopleSoft MIM, STORMS, etc.).
* High-energy self-starter with a desire to work in a multifaceted environment.
* Ability to communicate at all management levels within a customer organization.
* Ability to develop creative solutions to business problems.
* Goal and deadline oriented

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.