Supply Chain Standards Specialist

Supply Chain Standards Specialist

Under limited supervision, this position ensures the integrity of material standards and inventory data across the Supply Chain. The Standards Specialist is responsible for maintaining ERP item master data, supporting compliance with Green and Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, and coordinating inventory standardization efforts. This role works closely with warehouse, procurement, project managers, engineering (for both Power Production and Power Delivery), fiber, and line crews to implement consistent practices, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement in material tracking and documentation. The Standards Specialist also plays a key role in maintaining accurate ERP data and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Maintain and manage ERP item master data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with district standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure material and inventory data integrity by supporting data cleanup, standardization, and quality control across all warehouses and supply chain initiatives.
• Maintain accurate ERP records for Green and BABAA compliant materials by identifying, tagging, and tracking items, and proactively coordinating with vendors to secure required compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with supply chain, warehouse, engineering, and IT teams to support system and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain job aids, SOPs, and supply chain policies to support consistent practices across the organization.
• Participate in annual policy reviews to ensure alignment with current Grant PUD standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and interpret material specifications and technical data sheets to determine alignment with approved standards and assess suitability for inventory retention.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to Supply Chain personnel and internal stakeholders on best practices, compliance standards, and District operations. This includes support for externally funded acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Communicate goals, priorities, and performance updates effectively to Supply Chain leadership.
• Ensure consistent inventory data practices across all warehouses.
• Assist in audit preparation and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain awareness of new trends, developments, laws, regulations, and best practices related to supply chain functions, related technology, and program activities. Understands and adheres to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Support inventory optimization by identifying and coordinating removal of obsolete or inactive materials.
• Pull and prepare data to inform adjustments to min / max levels.
• Support data cleanup and readiness for supply chain related initiatives.
• Researches, develops and implements initiative specific warehouse and / or logistics training to staff to increase awareness and knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures, and to support compliance with all federal and state regulations and Grant PUD policies and procedures.
• Applies change management concepts and approaches for successful initiative implementation.
• Participates in the research and review process for responses to warehouse-related state and federal audits and other high visibility requests.
• Participate in supply chain related external organizations (NWPPA, LPPC, etc.) to align internal warehouse processes with current industry standards.
• Identify compliance outcomes, develop process and programs to escalate and assist with mitigating risks, and communicate status to leadership.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle / Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to : Following all safety policies and procedures; Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions; Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

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