General Manager Supply Chain

Duquesne Light Company - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Pittsburgh, PA

Utilities

About the position

The General Manager of Supply Chain at Duquesne Light Company is a pivotal role responsible for leading the digital transformation of the supply chain. This position involves overseeing various supply chain functions, including material handling, inventory management, logistics, and quality assurance, while ensuring the safe and timely delivery of materials and services. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large team across key supply chain functions.
• Direct team through ERP change and implementation of new systems and related processes.
• Foster an inclusive work environment by recognizing and rewarding collaborative teamwork.
• Lead and integrate Warehouse/Distribution activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment, and managing inventory processes to minimize costs.
• Oversee Shops activities, focusing on cost-effective production of items not available for purchase.
• Foster a sustainable safety culture in alignment with EHS and Union Leadership.
• Sponsor and support safety committees within the Supply Chain and CFO organizations.
• Provide data and recommendations on tracking, costing, and usage alternatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for materials and logistics requirements for infrastructure programs.
• Support emergency and storm-related material needs, leading and participating in relevant conference calls.
• Collaborate with Procurement on Investment Recovery and Disposition matters.
• Direct logistics operations, including transportation and warehouse activities.
• Facilitate deployment meetings and resolve issues promptly.
• Keep senior management informed of progress, issues, and projected completion dates.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on accomplishments, concerns, and metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve functional, organizational, and procedural issues.
• Prepare the Annual Budget for responsible departments and manage to them.
• Hold employees accountable for performance using metrics to achieve department goals.
• Ensure team manages cycle counts and physical inventories effectively and addresses discrepancies.
• Optimize inventory turns and reduce obsolete and slow-moving items.
• Implement continuous improvements in inventory management and material flow.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety codes.
• Establish and maintain Supply Chain procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or relevant field required.
• Ten (10+) or more years of relevant leadership experience required.
• Experience leading teams through an ERP conversion is preferred.
• Experience in the electric utility industry in power delivery, and/or underground and overhead distribution construction is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree, PhD, or relevant certification(s) preferred.
• Knowledge of Material Management, Procurement, Logistics and Material Handling.
• Organizational change and people leadership experience.
• Analytical skills with strong professional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Supply Chain ERP modules and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all individuals.
• Commitment to an inclusive and accessible workplace.