Location:  In Office, Portland, ORThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience:$65,000 to $82,300 Annual Salary DOEWhat We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses &amp; PTO</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Inventory Planning Specialist is responsible for issuing, maintaining and closing purchase orders and for maximizing material availability to support Commercial Operations in the US.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Create and execute buy plan for corrective materials.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze reorder points and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimized inventory levels across the fleet.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure maximized delivery performance for preventative materials to remote wind parks.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with suppliers and wind parks on eliminating any inventory shortages and minimizing impacts as a result of supplier delays.</li></ul><ul><li>Issue purchase orders, monitor delivery confirmation dates and coordinate with Internal customers.</li></ul><ul><li>Work with supplier on expediting purchase orders as needed. Resolve invoice related issues with suppliers.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain PO delivery dates and ensure high level of PO data accuracy in the ERP system.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist Regional Distribution Centers on resolving shipping errors and process returns to supplier.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor supplier’s record of delivery issues, highlight areas of improvements and assist in improvement activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in cost savings initiatives and in deployment of technology solutions.</li></ul><ul><li>Document best practices, update work instructions as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Create ad-hoc inventory reporting</li></ul><ul><li>Support internal audits</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain; or the equivalent combination of education and experience</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory planning or purchasing.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated high performance working in cross-functional teams.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel (15%)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>APICS certification</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with wind plant construction, operations, and maintenance.</li><li>Takes action beyond that required by explicit job responsibilities; sets high-performance goals and originates action rather than responding to the action of others.</li><li>Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.</li></ul><ul><li>Stays on task, maintains effectiveness, and attempts to achieve goals even when obstacles are encountered.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time sensitive projects and priorities.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.#LI-TI1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:August-28-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Inventory Planning Specialist

Location:  In Office, Portland, ORThe base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience:$65,000 to $82,300 Annual Salary DOEWhat We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses &amp; PTO</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Inventory Planning Specialist is responsible for issuing, maintaining and closing purchase orders and for maximizing material availability to support Commercial Operations in the US.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Create and execute buy plan for corrective materials.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze reorder points and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimized inventory levels across the fleet.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure maximized delivery performance for preventative materials to remote wind parks.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with suppliers and wind parks on eliminating any inventory shortages and minimizing impacts as a result of supplier delays.</li></ul><ul><li>Issue purchase orders, monitor delivery confirmation dates and coordinate with Internal customers.</li></ul><ul><li>Work with supplier on expediting purchase orders as needed. Resolve invoice related issues with suppliers.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain PO delivery dates and ensure high level of PO data accuracy in the ERP system.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist Regional Distribution Centers on resolving shipping errors and process returns to supplier.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor supplier’s record of delivery issues, highlight areas of improvements and assist in improvement activities.</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in cost savings initiatives and in deployment of technology solutions.</li></ul><ul><li>Document best practices, update work instructions as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Create ad-hoc inventory reporting</li></ul><ul><li>Support internal audits</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain; or the equivalent combination of education and experience</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory planning or purchasing.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated high performance working in cross-functional teams.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel (15%)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>APICS certification</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with wind plant construction, operations, and maintenance.</li><li>Takes action beyond that required by explicit job responsibilities; sets high-performance goals and originates action rather than responding to the action of others.</li><li>Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.</li></ul><ul><li>Stays on task, maintains effectiveness, and attempts to achieve goals even when obstacles are encountered.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time sensitive projects and priorities.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.#LI-TI1Company:PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INCMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:August-28-2026

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