Military Fellowship Program (SkillBridge) - Supply Management

Military Fellowship Program

The Dominion Energy Military Fellowship Program is a corporate internship which aligns with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. SkillBridge authorization allows eligible servicemembers with command approval to participate in corporate internships as their place of duty up to 180 days prior to separation. Dominion Energy Military Fellowship positions align with the company’s workforce needs and Military Fellows may be considered for full-time opportunities upon successful completion of their fellowship.

Servicemember Requirements

To enroll in a corporate internship while still on active duty, the servicemember must be able to meet eligibility compliance and receive command approval.  Once an internship offer has been extended, the servicemember may proceed in routing a completed program application for command awareness and approval.  The internship cannot commence until you are 180 days or less from your separation date (i.e., EAOS, EAS).

Have met all instructional criteria outlined in DODI 1322.29, and relevant Service instructions.

Obtain command approval to participate (i.e., signature required on Intern Application).

Provide final notification of command approval to the Employer.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy’s Military Fellowship Program is a Department of Defense SkillBridge approved program.  Fellowship opportunities are aligned with our long-term workforce needs and provide transitioning servicemembers with meaningful, hands-on experience that may lead to full-time employment upon separation from the military. Fellowship durations may vary and can extend up to 180 days, based on mutual agreement between the selected servicemember and their military command.

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Dominion Energy’s Supply Management organization performs the following functions, among other related tasks in support of the company’s business.

• Performs supply chain and logistics functions including materials and service procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, category management, vendor selection, and distribution.
• Creates integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics, and outside suppliers.
• Establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis.
• Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.
• Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements; negotiates contract terms and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.

Job Summary Continued

Opportunities in our Supply Management organization may be located across the company’s footprint based on where there may be full-time workforce needs.  These may include our corporate office locations and our generating stations and field operations locations.

Fellowship opportunities may include but are not limited to the following categories.  Level of full-time opportunities will also vary based on workforce needs: 

Materials Management:  Coordinates incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts that include functions such as warehousing, shop and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules. Compiles data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements.

Sourcing:  Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of supply management disciplines.

Transportation:  Analyzes transportation and distribution systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and economical delivery of the organization's products. Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for modifications in rates and transportation regulations. Evaluates freight classifications, tariff rates and operating efficiency to ensure the proper delivery of products. Plans and coordinates fleet operations, including acquisition, scheduling, maintenance service and repair, and disposal of trucks, and hires common carriers (third-party transportation companies) as appropriate.

Warehouse/Logistics:  Administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment. Accounts for all materials and supplies in the stores facilities and audits goods received into the warehouses. Oversees receipt, storage and shipment of materials, and related reporting in accordance with established procedures. Prepares and coordinates schedules for shipping and receiving materials to control the flow of goods and regulate warehouse space. Ensures the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required and preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences may vary based on the workforce need and full-time opportunity for which the Fellowship opportunity is aligned. 

They may include, but not be limited to the following.

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Knowledge of services procurement within the utility sector to include construction, craft labor, engineering, and materials management.
• Understanding of market trends.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Leadership skills.
• Budget and resource management skills.
• Teaming skills.
• Organization skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills.
• Employee management skills.
• Ability to deal with rapid changes in technology and business operations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with SAP, preferred.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Ability to maintain internal relationships in geographically dispersed and diverse organization.
• Ability to understand highly technical and complex issues.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.

Associates or Bachelors

Preferred Disciplines:  Business, Engineering, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

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