Corporate Functional Area Leader (CFAL) - Supply Chain

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Date: Nov 21, 2024

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Corporate Functional Area Leader (CFAL) – Supply Chain

As a Corporate Functional Area Leader (CFAL) in Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the consistency and effectiveness of supply chain operations across functional areas such as Strategic Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory & Logistics, Investment Recovery, Work Management, Safety, and cross-functional Business Units. Your expertise will drive the development and implementation of standardized policies, procedures, and work practices, ensuring alignment and compliance at all levels of the organization. You’ll work collaboratively with leadership across the APS network to maximize the value of Supply Chain assets while enhancing operational efficiency and consistency

This position offers a unique developmental opportunity designed to rotate employees through leadership roles across various business units over a period of one to three years, providing broad exposure and fostering professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Standardization Leadership: Develop and implement consistent policies, procedures, and work practices across Supply Chain functional areas to ensure alignment and compliance at all organizational levels.

Organizational Coordination: Partner with leaders across the APS network to drive standardization efforts, ensuring seamless execution and operational alignment.

Optimization of Resources: Leverage Supply Chain assets to maximize value and efficiency across the organization, ensuring sustainable practices and continuous improvement.

Guidance & Oversight: Provide expert recommendations and guidance to Supply Chain management, fostering best practices and operational excellence.

Collaborative Execution: Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align strategies and ensure effective application of standardized processes.

Leadership Development: Participate in rotational assignments across business units, gaining hands-on experience in diverse leadership roles and expanding your expertise in Supply Chain operations.

We’re seeking individuals who:

• Have a strong foundation in Supply Chain operations and experience in areas such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, or work management.

• Are skilled at developing and implementing standardized processes in complex organizational environments.

• Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and leaders at all levels.

• Demonstrate a proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to optimize resources and drive operational efficiency.

• Are eager to embrace a developmental opportunity that includes rotational assignments to broaden their leadership skills and business acumen.

• Exhibit a passion for continuous improvement and innovation within the Supply Chain function.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus eleven (11) years' experience in Supply Chain operations or related experience

  OR

• Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years' experience in Supply Chain or related experience.

• Equivalent industry experience will be considered in place of specific Supply Chain experience.

• Must possess strong verbal and written communication and project management skills.

• Must have experience and knowledge of utility operations activities.

• Working knowledge of functional area systems, technology, facilities, and components.

• Knowledge of general operating practices and procedures and industry operating standards.

  Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge, or Qualifications:

  Ability to develop procedures and ensure procedures are followed.

  Must have the ability to work effectively in matrixed teams to accomplish business results across multiple departments.

  Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration within and out of their organization.

  LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a preferred requirement.

  This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Major Accountabilities

1) Provides oversight and guidance to Supply Chain management and employees to include standardized operating policies, programs and procedures across the Supply Chain function.

2) Provides leadership, development and supports execution of standardized operating standards, fundamentals, procedures, and policies.

3) Benchmark to obtain Industry Best Practices. Utilize results to improve operating programs for Supply Chain operations.

4) Responsible for the development, refinement, and execution of functional area tools. Periodically review and assess current programs/procedures ensuring that we are leveraging the assets. Make recommendations for improvement.

5) Lead regularly scheduled meetings with Supply Chain management and applicable department personnel.

6) Support troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis and other Supply Chain operations interface and alignment through management.

7) Identify ways to reduce costs through streamlined and standardized processes/procedures.

8) Perform metric trending, reporting, analysis and benchmarking.

8) Assume single-point accountability for developing controlled documents for the applicable functional area.

9) Ensure review of policies, procedures and processes by affected personnel prior to submission to final approver.

10) Lead and/or actively participate in Organizational Change Management to ensure implementation and sustainability of new or changed processes and procedures.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.