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Supervisor - Inventory Control

Portland General Electric

Portland, OR

Full Time

Posted October 23, 2026

Utilities

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 25, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

Administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises bargaining teams in various locations responsible for all warehouse functions including issuing, returning, and receiving material and parts, cycle counting, stocking material, removal of obsolete stock and entering data in the inventory management system; provides daily supervision of teams, ensuring that all relevant standards/procedures are followed.
Supervises the teams responsible for the management of capital equipment and asset records lifecycle (creating asset records for brand new equipment, tracking asset disposition) and refurbishment of tools and materials.
Provides strategic directions to exempt employees, checks on progress on a regular basis and adjusts directions as needed.
Ensures maximum productivity and efficiency of the operations in an environmentally conscious and safe manner.
Maintains acceptable standard warehouse and inventory practices and policies while being responsive to internal client requests and external customer needs.
Responsible for asset recovery functions and annual dead stock review.
Audits storeroom practices and ensures the compliance with department policies and procedures.
Researches industry practices, new technology and work practices; employs continuous improvement methodologies to ensure operations are efficient, cost effective and meet all compliance and regulatory requirements; ensures compliance with PGE policies regarding inventory control.
Manages logistics on transportation of material and equipment.
Sets direction and oversees demand management for inventory.
Responsible for collaborating with multiple departments to ensure efficiency and meet customer needs.
Develops, maintains and monitors budgets (operating, maintenance and/or capital).
Hires employees, including interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews, training, etc.
Performs biweekly review and approval of time sheets.
Daily monitoring of inventory transactions over $2,000 to ensure accuracy.
Weekly review of all Cycle Count Adjustments to ensure proper inventory control.
Retains employee records and disposition.
Shifts resources across different locations based on business need while coordinating needs for time off.
Approves employee expenses, etc.
Responsible for contract administration.
Works with external vendors to resolve problems and ensure efficient flow of material.
Has ownership of inventory system processes.
Has ownership and development of inventory training certifications.
Functions as the primary link between business agent and the work force by interpreting and enforcing work practices consistent with the labor agreement. Supports company in union negotiation efforts.
Promotes and trains team members and monitors safety practices. Actively engages in changing safety culture.
Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan.
Represents inventory business process involving company initiatives.
Initiates and oversees completion of infrastructure improvement projects.
Actively engages in storm restoration efforts. Represents storeroom emergency preparedness.
Implements resourcing decisions and planning for team.
Partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.
Maintains knowledge of skill development tools/resources and advises on required outcomes for learning or development from knowledge of available tools and organizational development needs.
Assists employees in creating development plans and monitors progress.

Requirements

Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of inventory management practices, processes and procedures
Advanced knowledge of warehouse system management
Intermediate knowledge of PGE purchasing processes
Intermediate knowledge of contract administration processes and practices
Intermediate knowledge of standard office software applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Intermediate knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations
Intermediate knowledge of the Inventory Management System Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management fundamentals
Working knowledge of Work Management System
Working knowledge of work order life cycle
Working knowledge of labor relations and applicable collective bargaining agreements
General Competencies
Advanced analytical thinking skills
Intermediate conflict management skills
Advanced decision-making skills Intermediate focus on customers skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Advanced organization management skills
Intermediate resource management skills
Intermediate safety leadership skills
Advanced written/oral communication skills
Leader Practices
Drives Results
Plans and Aligns
Decision Quality
Drives Engagement
Courage