Materials Management - Inventory Control Analyst ASC (Finance)

Position Description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines, 139 terminals, and 15 LNG/RNG process facilities. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products. Our terminals transload and store liquid commodities including petroleum products, ethanol and chemicals, liquified natural gas, landfill renewable natural gas, and bulk products, including petroleum coke, metals and ores. This position will support the LNG/RNG facilities located in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply standards and processes consistently with supervision.
• Demonstrate an understanding of investment recovery practices and approaches.
• Understand accounting practices related to inventory and surplus sales transactions.
• Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan's Corporate Policy.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensure appropriate levels are maintained by tracking return rates and conduct physical audits.
• Participate in the maintenance and support of the Lawson Item Master.
• Assist Project Management and Operations by locating needed materials throughout Kinder Morgan.
• Assist Operations in identifying surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Work on inventory requirements associated with acquisition integration and divestures.
• Work with field personnel on a routine basis to set and track minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Perform analysis of inventory mix, production demand and interface regarding levels of inventory.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Facilitate surplus sales and redeployments throughout Kinder Morgan.
• Act as a liaison between the Business Unit and the Investment Recovery Company.
• Work with internal and external customers to achieve annual investment recovery goal.
• Execute Purchase Agreements and Bills of Sale.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of orders for project materials delivered to staging warehouse.
• Assist buyers and vendors with material order issues.
• Provide timely updates to Project Management on project material status.
• Resolve any material discrepancies, shortages or damages.
• Ensure product moves seamlessly.
• Coordinate loading out of project materials with construction contractors, freight carriers and/or Project Support.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to identify process flow efficiencies and develop standardized procedures.
• Operate forklifts, vehicles, and equipment.
• Operate under safety, environmental and ethical guidelines

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related discipline is preferred.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 2-3 years of experience in Materials Management, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point
• Knowledge and certification of forklift operations.
• Knowledge of materials such as loose fittings, valves, pipe, etc.
• Safety awareness.

Certification, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Subject to random drug testing

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines.
• Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Work effectively across Business Units.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to hear and speak clearly in English.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work day will include sitting at a desk, walking in the warehouse, walking outside, and visiting plants.
• Frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items weighing up to 50 pound
• Walking, climbing, standing, sitting. squatting, lifting, reaching.

Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager.
• Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets.
• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Must be available to respond to call-outs as assigned.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Preferred Education, experience, competencies, certifications, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements. Not required, but adventageous for the position

• Experience with Lawson Inventory Control, Requisition and Procurement modules.
• Knowledge of Kinder Morgan business and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plants.
• Demonstrated understanding of Kinder Morgan business units and shared service departments.

Other responsibilities:

• Attend weekly Ops Supervisor meeting to understand upcoming activity and any material requirements
• Attend monthly OPEX Master Variance meeting or equivalent to provide updates on material spending
• Track material spending in Cost Tracing spreadsheet for PO issued items
• Complete RFM/RFS, POs as needed including Bids and Receiving
• Track KM Trailers and Registration
• Track Recyclables, Metal Dumpsters, Used Filters and Waste as needed
• Visit multiple plants in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky. Primarily travel will be day trips within Indiana, with an occasional overnight trip to Michigan. One night per month should be anticipated.

The above describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Ths position may perform other duties as assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.