Materials Management Asset Specialist

Requisition Id 16885

­­Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applicants for a Materials Inventory Support Specialist who will have a dual role supporting the Neutron Technologies Division as well as the Chestnut Ridge Materials Management Group here at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position will report to the Materials Management Front Line Supervisor.

The primary purpose of this position is to establish and maintain accurate and complete item detail information for maintenance parts, spares, materials, and supplies which support the operations located on Chestnut Ridge. In addition, this position will support Materials Management Supervision in all aspects of the Chestnut Ridge Materials Management Operations and will perform the duties of this position in their absence.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for utilizing Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software to establish new maintenance item records, edit existing records, and/or deactivate approved records.
• Generate and affix barcode labels from Infor EAM.
• Replenish inventory using appropriate procurement processes.
• Initiate kit to work order creation, delivery, and returns.
• Perform analysis and monitor the usage of inventory for potential increase or decrease trends. The analysis will also focus on inventory lead times, supplier performance, and inventory standardization.
• Review inventory accuracy and initiate cycle counting on an annual basis as well as perform inventory adjustments outside of the cycle counting activity. Investigate, analyze, and resolve inventory problems and concerns when variances occur to assure continuity of operations then establish corrective action solutions.
• Gather and evaluate shelf-life information to support the reliability of all critical inventory items.
• Monitor and record inventory that requires preventative maintenance to support the reliability of inventory.
• Work independently and serve as a liaison between management, customers, accounts payable, engineering, procurement, and vendors to assure the quality and availability of inventory.
• Generate and review reports associated with inventory to consistently improve performance to meet or exceed established measures.
• Serve as backup SME for other areas of Materials Management including but not limited to receiving, delivery, property management, SAP inventory, Hold For Future Projects inventory, and other Chestnut Ridge Site Services processes.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a BS/BA in business, logistics or other relevant field.
• A demonstrated knowledge of receiving, delivery, and other materials and property management processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with automated and manual inventory systems including SAP, Sharepoint, and other software programs dealing with inventory management.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to positively interact with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to work through multiple projects and adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities in a demanding environment while maintaining the highest level of attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize, work independently, make decisions, and communicate ideas and concepts.
• Ability and desire to be a team player and to exercise sound judgment within the assigned scope of responsibility.

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.  Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.  This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.  This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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