Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.  

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

OVERVIEW:

Supervises, schedules, assigns, and monitors the daily activities of the Stores department to ensure a high level of customer service.   Maintains adequate and accurate inventory levels to meet construction demands through planning, projecting, coordinating, and scheduling materials through Purchasing using information from NOVEC's Engineering and Construction Departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Functional/Operational

• Analyzes inventory usage and projects quantities needed using NISC Reports, Hand Held Application Program (HAPP) reports, Power BI Reports, and meetings with Engineering.
• Reviews vendor reports weekly to identify the need to expedite or delay delivery of materials and communicates requirements to vendor representative.
• Maintains accurate inventory through review of material transactions and cycle counts. Researches and corrects discrepancies using the appropriate work request numbers.
• Submits electronic material order requests to NOVEC Purchasing for material necessary to meet construction schedule demands.
• Coordinates staging, pick up, and jobsite delivery of construction material for upcoming jobs with Contractors and Engineering and Construction Departments.
• Coordinates delivery and unloading of special construction and substation project materials at appropriate location with necessary NOVEC or contractor personnel.
• Maintains list of advance allocation requests from Distribution Engineering for 3 phase pad mount transformers to be utilized in projecting and requesting the ordering of transformers as needed. 
• Verifies accuracy of construction units and Pick Lists for work requests entered into NISC by Engineering.  Notifies engineering of any discrepancies to assure accurate material pick lists.
• Provides information and assistance to NOVEC Construction Administrative Assistants and Business Services and Contracts Supervisor in the investigation and correction of work request closing failures due to material problems.
• Works continually towards self-development to stay current on logistics, supply chain management, and supervisory procedures and practices.

Strategic/Supervisory

• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company’s value.
• Optimizes the production capacity of the Store’s staff to improve work efficiency and staff skill base within the department.
• Provides leadership within the department to ensure required human resource administration-staffing, training, coaching, development, work assignments, performance management, goals and objectives, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conducts Stores Department meetings as required to discuss problems and disseminate information on new procedures and material items.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• An associate’s degree or additional related specialized/technical training is preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience including supervision of people is required.
• Experience in handling and understanding the function of electrical distribution construction materials as well as Distribution Engineering work order field sketch is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:   

Functional/Operational

• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction.
• Demonstrated ability to research inventory discrepancies by analyzing transaction data and work request requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory usage trends and NOVEC's Engineering construction units and how they apply to specific types of work requests.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and work request material requirements using inventory and work management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate a descriptive analysis of employee's performance and develop goals to enhance performance.

Strategic/Supervisory

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.  Ability to develop and motivate a team.  Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a short and long-term focus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources administration to manage employees’ work, conduct performance reviews, develop goals and objectives, and assure compliance with policies and procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and Incentive plan
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.