ET Materials Consultant

Job Summary

• The Materials Consultant serves as the subject matter expert responsible for the strategic oversight, optimization, and governance of material management practices supporting Transmission Lines & Substation projects.
• This role coordinates strategy across sourcing, warehousing, yard operations, and surplus/return material management.
• The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, Transportation, Suppliers, Real Estate, and Yard Operators to ensure project material readiness, mitigate scheduling risks, and optimize project material staging.
• The successful candidate will lead the development of material staging strategies, process improvements, and visibility frameworks that enhance project material traceability, reduce waste, and support yard utilization planning.
• Additionally, the role advises executive and project leadership on supply chain vulnerabilities, programmatic issues, and infrastructure needs related to project material yard expansion and optimization.
• Core Areas of Expertise & Responsibilities: Strategic Materials Positioning.
• Provide expert level evaluation of project material utilization, coordination and forecasting to ensure alignment with long term project demands.
• Provide strategic guidance for PMO on staging and scheduling of material deliveries, minimizing costs and maximizing availability.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex project operation constraints; advise leadership on risks and recommended mitigations.
• Shape tactical sourcing strategies and strengthen internal stakeholders to support both current and future Electric Transmission project needs.
• Regional Storage Yard (RSY) Program Leadership: Serve as the organizational authority on RSY operations, security standards, equipment approval, and long-range yard planning.
• Drive programmatic improvements across all RSYs, including maintenance oversight, security response standards, and operational governance.
• Lead strategic planning and evaluation for establishing new RSY's addressing inquiries from Construction and guiding cross functional decision-making.
• Partner with Real Estate leadership to evaluate, secure, and operationalize RSY and project specific yard locations; act as the primary consultant and point of escalation.
• Facilitate Business Unit material requests if demands can be fulfilled more efficiently.
• Yard Utilization Strategy & Material Flow Optimization. 
• Develop and implement advanced strategies for project-driven material coordination and movement that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and safeguard critical assets throughout the project life cycle.
• Create governance, discipline, and criteria for yard space utilization, maintenance, and assessing the status of project material (available, aged, damaged, surplus).
• Provide advisory support on managing aged materials caused by project delays and recommend life-cycle strategies to prevent degradation or financial loss.
• Return Material Governance & Waste Reduction.
• Lead the redesign and oversight of return material processes to reduce waste, increase visibility of undocumented materials, ensure compliance with formal procedures, and establish project prioritization. 
• Collaborate with Construction and Supply Chain leadership to ensure proper return documentation and material identification, including corrective actions for sites.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• 7-8+ years of related experience.
• Experience working directly with capital construction programs, preferably in Transmission, Substation, or similar utility operations. 
• Demonstrated experience implementing project or material governance frameworks, process redesigns, or large-scale operational improvements.
• Skilled at identifying project vulnerabilities, material risks, project impacts, and developing actionable mitigation plans. 
• Skilled at guiding suppliers, coordinating with internal customers, and driving accountability.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or programs (formal leadership or informal authority).
• Hands-on understanding of business processes and objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to resolve problems and to remove barriers to success.
• ERP/MRP, warehouse management, or material traceability tool experience.
• Strong mentoring skills.
• Ability to navigate organization and influence decisions. 
• Ability to develop and implement a structured, negotiation strategy.
• Ability to synthesize complex operational issues into clear, concise recommendations for senior leadership.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelors

Preferred discipline(s): Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain & Construction.

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

• This position will require a hands-on approach and collaboration with several internal & external stakeholders.
• Travel to projects and Regional Storage Yards will be necessary to successfully provide thorough oversight of project material needs and RSY management.

Test Description

No testing required.