Coordinator - Senior - Material Forecasting at American Electric Power

New Albany, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, TransmissionIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college, or an associate's technical degree and 3 years (SG6) or 6 years (SG7) of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems and/or equipment
Typically requires a minimum of three years (SG6) or six years (SG7) of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities
Capable of working independently and collaborating across multiple organizations
Willingness to understand current processes and provide recommendations for improvement
Skilled in analyzing and summarizing information, including creating dashboards to effectively communicate results
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Smartsheet, and ability to grasp and use new technologies
Actively promote and support the company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs
Required travel when necessary

Responsibilities

Support the Transmission business unit by performing duties related to material forecasting
Act as the primary point of contact for Project Management, Transource, TFS, and Business Development teams
Coordinate material demand by voltage classification in collaboration with Transmission, Procurement, and Supply Chain
Address process issues related to material flow for current and upcoming projects
Work closely with all Transmission teams, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure materials are available for projects
Build and track material demand for select voltages or material types for projects scheduled 2 to 8 years out
Provide forecast recommendations to Procurement to ensure capacity meets demand
Identify gaps between demand and capacity and work to mitigate any risks to AEP projects
Communicate material issues and collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve them as needed
Investigate new processes that enhance productivity, improve existing work methods, and implement approved changes
Continuously improve and streamline material tracking systems
Facilitate and coordinate material prioritization for projects within the workgroup
Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT to recommend enhancements to existing material-related programs
Create standardized reporting to track the accuracy of forecasted demand
Develop relationships across multiple groups and become a subject matter expert in forecasting
Be willing to ask tough questions and challenge the status quo

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Material ForecastingSupply Chain CoordinationProcurementDemand PlanningProject ManagementStakeholder CommunicationProcess ImprovementRisk MitigationReportingData Tracking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for the Senior Coordinator Material Forecasting role?

For Coordinator Senior SG7, a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an associate's technical degree with 6 years of experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance of systems/equipment is required, plus typically a minimum of 6 years of experience in technical work activities and projects.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need the ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities, work independently, collaborate across multiple teams, build relationships, and demonstrate technical knowledge in forecasting and material coordination.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Coordinator Senior Material Forecasting position?

Strong candidates have 6+ years of technical experience in design, operations, planning, construction, or maintenance, can manage multiple priorities independently, collaborate across teams like Transmission, Procurement, and Supply Chain, and are willing to challenge the status quo to improve processes.