Material Operations Manager
Position Summary:Lead and manage field Supply Chain operations across multiple locations, including storerooms, delivery operations, and inventory management. Ensure effective execution of material flow, customer service, and supply chain integrity while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards. Serve as a regional leader supporting field operations, outage response, and storeroom readiness.
Essential Responsibilities:- Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day material operations, including storeroom performance, inventory practices, and logistics coordination. Ensure material availability for capital and O&M work plans, collaborating with field leadership and Sourcing teams
- Team and Workforce Development: Supervise and develop a team of supervisors, union personnel, and logistics staff across multiple sites. Promote a culture of safety, performance accountability, and skill-building.
- Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for field operations, contractors, and engineering partners. Provide transparency into material readiness, storeroom metrics, and delivery status.
- Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Maintain compliance with SOX, FERC, and audit requirements. Lead improvement projects that enhance service, reduce cost, or improve inventory accuracy. Use data and metrics to monitor storeroom performance and implement standard processes.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; or equivalent combination of experience.
- 6 or more years of progressive experience in storeroom/logistics or supply chain operations.
- 3 or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP, inventory controls, and material planning processes.
- Demonstrated success supporting field operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with Bargaining Employees
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our ValuesConnected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/04/26
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