Material Planner - PPL Services Corporation

Company Summary Statement :As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.Overview:

This position coordinates and expedites the material requirements needed to support PPL's electrical operations. It is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the material requirements process and for developing business process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of supplying materials to PPL's field forces. The Material Planner directs the demand for materials by evaluating materials requests (MRs) and determining the optimal tactical supply chain for ensuring the right material is delivered to the right location according to the work management schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Duties include reviewing, revising, and approving material requests that flow from PPL's work management process. Ensures that MRs comply with the various supply chain strategies for the material demand they represent.
• Identifies and resolves material holds and bottlenecks to ensure that work management schedules are not impacted. Recommends alternative materials and strategies for meeting the MR need dates.
• Optimizes the flow of materials from PPL's central and local distribution and service centers.
• Recommends the levels and location of inventory to ensure the optimal supply chain for meeting the needs of PPL field forces.
• Communicates and coordinates material demand and material sources between the regional logistics services employees and the material buyers.
• Identifies and develops plans for forecasting material demand and season usage.
• Coordinates material delivery with the Logistics Services organization when necessary.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Experience with using Excel, including the ability to create v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
  Valid driver’s license is required to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in materials requirements planning, procurement, manufacturing, scheduling and/or related disciplines.
• Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems.
• Six Sigma, APICS, or other relevant Supply Chain certification.

Work Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel throughout the PPL service territory, as needed.