Manager Supply Chain Planning and Governance - Hybrid

Company: Alliant Energy
Location: Madison
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job ResponsibilitiesPrimary AccountabilitiesPrimary interface for Cybersecurity pertaining to third parties.Leads efforts related to Supplier Diversity and ESG program.Tracks, captures and maintains performance output metrics to demonstrate the success of category management and strategic sourcing initiatives in adding value to the company bottom line.Updates and creates supply chain functional governance policies and monitor compliance towards those policies.Manages the supplier performance processes, including production of monthly supplier scorecards.Ensures conformance for the supplier add process with internal and regulatory requirements.Benchmarks, identifies, proposes and implements new approaches and solutions to significantly improve the management processes covering the areas of supplier performance, supplier relationship management and supplier risk management.Audits the work product of SCM professionals engaged in the execution of strategic sourcing and category management processes to identify and recommend improvements to the GM Category Management & Strategic Procurement.Ensures the strategic sourcing processes across all SCM teams are aligned to achieve consistent and predictable results.Designs and employs a supplier business review process to facilitate Business SME performance assessments to promote continuous improvement within the supply base.Accountable for, and provides governance oversight, to SCM's Contracts Committee process. Applies deep technical and commercial acumen to review and screen all functional submissions to the Committee; provides guidance and feedback to ensure adherence to policies.Develops and implements continuous improvement plans to further improve the productivity, quality, and efficiency of the strategic sourcing and category management processes.Works with business units and SCM functional leadership to develop required strategic sourcing process improvements to assure performance, manage risk, and functional excellence.Counsels internal stakeholders about SCM strategic sourcing processes and policies.Audits to ensure the strategic sourcing processes are designed and executed to achieve objectives.Works with business units and functional leadership to determine metrics required to assure performance, supply continuity and manage risk.Develops and mentors staff to build bench strength supporting company growth.Performs all management duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, coordinating and scheduling work, salary recommendations, discipline, ensure employees report to work fit for duty, leadership, grievance resolution, coaching & counseling, models Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.Posting DetailsAre you a change agent with Supply Chain process management experience? Are you a results-oriented leader with a passion for identifying opportunities to improve processes, policies and procedures along with the drive to implement change? We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Manager Supply Chain Planning & Governance to join our team in Madison, WI! Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management, you will inspire and develop the team to be their best while executing on a vision to build a strong culture of continuous learning, growth and challenge. In this role you will drive continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain processes, policies, tools, templates and training. Leading the development of the annual enterprise work plan for strategic sourcing initiatives and monitors, reports and facilitates improvement in execution with the Supply Chain Management leadership team.Also, providing leadership and subject matter expertise in the design, development and deployment of standardized, enterprise-wide processes for: Category Management (CM), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supplier Diversity and ESG related topics pertaining to supply chain.Alliant Energy will be unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future for this position.15-20% Travel between Wisconsin and Iowa regions to manage team, stakeholders and projects.Click Here to hear more from our Director of Supply Chain Job QualificationsIn this role you will need:8 years of experience in the project management, strategic sourcing, category management or supply chain related field.3 years leadership experience. (Leadership experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.)We also prefer:Bachelors Degree and/or Masters Degree with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related areaCertification in Supply Chain Management related.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated project management and change management skills, with aptitude, interest and desire in continuous improvement.Excellent influencing skills, interpersonal and communication, able to interact effectively with employees at all levels, both at corporate and within business.Excellent networking capability and negotiation skills.Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive work environment, while promoting and supporting diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.Live safety. Everyone. Always - Do the right thing - Care for others - Make things better - Act for tomorrow - Think beyond. Be bold Energize your future and apply today at alliantenergy.comAlliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this dedication, Alliant Energy works to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to preform key job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: talent@alliantenergy.com.All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Talent Gateway Posting DetailsBring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. If you'd like to work at a place where you matter and where you can use your talents and passions to advance your career, join the Alliant Energy team.What sets us apart?Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.A dedication to career growth and development.A culture that elevates our core values of live safety, do the right thing, care for others, make things better, act for tomorrow, and think beyond - be bold.The chance to create a positive impact on our local communities.

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