Inventory Control Specialist - Solar and Wind

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Inventory Control Specialist - Solar and Wind falls under the Operations organization through the Operations Optimization department reporting through Plant Logistics and Maintenance to an Inventory Control Supervisor. The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for the master data accuracy supporting the solar inventory, ensuring the right part is available at the time, and assisting site operations with managing warranty claims.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create Purchase Requisitions for all goods needed for site and Balance of Plan (BOP) operations and maintenances in region
• Perform all inventory movements in SAP
• Ability to support multiple sites without assistance
• Perform Quarterly counts and maintain accurate inventory level percentages
• Analyzes product usage and adjusts MRP as appropriate with operations consent to optimize inventory levels
• Learn and be proficient with the Product Life Cycle Management process.
• Strong safety culture mindset
• Reviews open orders from suppliers and communicates ship dates to necessary parties (risk report)
• Keep accurate master data information uploaded
• Request new part creation and extensions as needed
• Support adequate record of all inventory levels at assigned locations in SAP MM and accurate bin locations
• Is familiar and remains current regarding the necessary parts and material for maintenances at responsible sites
• Performs monthly inspections and observations at perspective site(s)
• Is a liaison between OEM and Site operations for sites under warranty
• Manages warranty claims for sites under warranty

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School diploma required. Associates or higher degree in business or technical preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in Material Management in SAP MM or similar maintenance system
• Minimum 3 years experience in Inventory and warehouse management  
• Drive Forklift, Telehandler, similar machinery
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to interact effectively and professionally with various levels of personnel and departments, vendors and able to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Promote safety for all at all times
• Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
• Strong understanding of inventory processes, familiar with Excel and able to become certified and maintain the ability to operate a forklift and become CPR and first aid certified. Minimum intermediate Office Suite computer skills and knowledge
• Ability to research and correct invoicing issues, inventory discrepancies, and goods issue/goods receipt, be able to follow prepared work instructions, sourcing other parts with the aid of procurement and engineering
• Adjust readily to changes in direction and work priorities while working efficiently to complete assigned tasks and achieve goals
• Typical work hours are from 7-3:30 with potential to change dependent on work load
• There is expected travel 50% of the year and you may be required to fill in at multiple (nearby) worksites
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.