JOB TITLE: Supervisor TD Warehouse, Materials Distribution Center

REQUISITION: CFO0074

DEPARTMENT: Materials Management

LOCATION: Topeka, KS

PAY RANGE: 15C - $94,600 - $126,100

Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Job requires being on call 24/7 and occasional unscheduled work hours.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Materials Distribution Center, this position shall be responsible for the supervision and coordination of all inventory related activities at the Wichita Materials Distribution Center and holds a key role within the Inventory and Distribution Department in consistently satisfying our customers' material requirements. The Materials Distribution Center Supervisor will assist in inventory control, logistics, materials forecasting, our internal safety program and is the key management contact in storm restoration efforts.

Financial Leadership:
• Responsible for leading the Wichita Material Distribution Center to achieve financial and productivity goals.
• Manage site specific cost, budget and inventory targets that are favorable to the annual operating target.
• Contribute in developing strategies to continuously improve productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee the Wichita Material Distribution Centers inventory management controls and interfacing with Inventory Management to maintain a high fill rate and proper inventory levels.

Operations Leadership:
• Manage and coordinate the Material Distribution Center operation strategies and activities as set forth by the Distribution Manager and Director Inventory & Distribution.
• Directly Supervise stores personnel
• Oversee the coordination of job site material deliveries and material transfers.
• Monitor all daily inventory transactions i.e. material requisitioning, receiving, issuing
• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily cycle counting activities.
• Represent Inventory & Distribution at meetings where materials requirements are discussed.
• Drive communication within the Wichita Distribution Center Inventory & Distribution group.
• Assure all Inventory & Distribution procedures are followed and adhered to.
• Recommend opportunities to improve processes and equipment performance.
• Contribute to the achievement of Inventory & Distribution and Supply Chain goals and initiatives.
• Promote a positive customer service environment within the work group.

People Leadership:
• Provide opportunities for cross training and leadership development.
• Provide ongoing engaging conversations regarding performance, development, mentoring and coaching for direct reports.
• Assign responsibility for specified work and disseminate policies and objectives to the work group.
• Resolve problems associated with the timely completion of assigned work.

Safety:
• Lead a safety first culture - partnering with other departments to constantly improve safety procedures and metrics.
• Complying with all company safety regulations and procedures and report non-compliance.
• Operating a safe work environment through continuous safety awareness and full compliance to all Evergy programs and activities.

Ensure compliance of safety program to include meeting OSHA requirements to obtain and maintain zero injuries and no lost time accidents.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting or related discipline preferred. Requires five years of related experience in Materials Operations, Materials Management, or related field. Prefer one year of managerial/supervisory experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills (diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, listening) required with ability to participate in a cross-functional environment.
• Requires effective communication skills (verbal and written), organization skills, analytical skills, mathematical accounting, computer skills (Maximo, PeopleSoft and purchasing systems).
• Must be able to apply tact, assertiveness, sensitivity, coaching, counseling, and training in certain situations.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Must possess a valid driver's license. APICS or CPSM certification preferred

Working Conditions:

Majority of work performed in office conditions. Occasional travel to other Company locations is required. Emergency and storm restoration work will require hours outside of the scheduled work hours. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.