Field Operations Planner, Supply Chain - Stores Operations

Overview

The Field Operations Planner is responsible for overseeing the functional activities within Stores Operations which include Regional Stores and or Astoria Stores. Effectively coordinate and advise the activities within the Stores, including Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance. Achieve an excellent level of service in the support of the Companys material needs. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control and operational analysis to ensure alignment with Stores objectives and service standards.
• Partner with operating organizations to implement process improvements and costreduction initiatives.
• Provide project coordination, scheduling support, and backup coverage for Operating Supervisors.
• Benchmark operations across teams and integrate best practices into improvement strategies.
• Develop and evaluate performance metrics, KPIs, and standards for sections and individual employees.
• Produce, maintain, and report departmental performance data; drive corrective actions based on analysis.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of Stores equipment, including forklifts, racks, and packaging systems.
• Monitor and control expenditures to meet budget requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Manage and analyze Storesrelated IT systems, including WMS platforms such as DeMAx, Mainsaver, CARS, MAMS, Oracle EBS, and EMIS.
• Enforce security protocols and conduct regular inspections of warehouse facilities and grounds.
• Support emergency and storm response operations, including staging area staffing and material management.
• Collaborate closely with Union leadership and Unionrepresented teams to support operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of operations, logistics, or other relevant experience, or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of operations, logistics, or other relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years of operations, logistics, or other relevant experience.

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of operations, logistics, or other relevant experience.

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions, required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products and various stores computer systems such as, DEMS, MainSaver, CARS, Oracle EBS, EMIS, etc.,, required.
• Knowledge of Stores/Warehousing/Operations and various equipment and material used by Operating Organizations (Construction, Electric, Gas, Steam), required.
• Proven leadership abilities supported by strong organizational, problemsolving, and teamleading experience, required.
• Familiarity with the Collective Bargaining Agreements, required.
• Working knowledge of storeroom operations and inventory and warehouse management systems, preferred.
• Experience supervising and/or interacting with Union employees, preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle EBS or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferred.
• Project management experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.