Section Manager, Supply Chain - Stores Operations Southern Region (Manhattan/Brooklyn & Queens)

Come join us at Con Edison as a Section Manager, where you will take on an exciting leadership role overseeing key functional activities within Stores Operations, including the vibrant Southern Stores. As Section Manager, youll coordinate and direct material management operations, drive Environment, Health, and Safety ("EH&S") compliance, champion diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and make a meaningful impact on the customer experience; all while finding smart ways to optimize operational costs. Youll also lead a variety of programs and projects aimed at streamlining processes and boosting the efficiency and effectiveness of our material management. If youre ready to make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

• Lead and manage a diverse team responsible for receiving, storing, disbursing and managing material and equipment for various operating groups and support organizations.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships, including union/management relationships.
• Oversee Stores Operations material management, ensure EH&S compliance and lead projects to streamline processes.
• Benchmark across Operating Groups to identify and integrate best practices to develop improvement strategies and process reviews.
• Work with Stores Operations and Financial Planning and Analysis to develop operating budgets and resource plans, regularly monitor expenditures and staffing to meet targets, and identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Recruit, develop, and support a diverse workforce throughout Stores Operations. Coach, counsel and provide performance feedback and developmental opportunities to employees. Provide onboarding, guidance and training to new employees, or those in need of additional support.
• Develop, compile, and evaluate section level and individual employee performance measures and standards to ensure achievement of departmental goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Liaise within Supply Chain and with vendors, operating groups, and support organizations to enhance the material management process within Stores Operations.
• Create, implement, and maintain plans and procedures within Stores Operations to streamline processes and increase emergency preparedness and response efforts for the department.
• Monitor Stores Operations ETS for reporting and analysis, covering systems such as WMS, DEMS, Mainsaver, CARS, Oracle EBS and EMIS, and ensure security measures for Stores Operations are implemented and enforced.
• Provide emergency support, as necessary, during extended, non traditional hours to support Regional Stores Operations, Emergency Preparedness or other Operating Organizations based on system conditions and/or weather related emergencies.
• Take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. Commit to these ideas of developing a proactive, customer centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Foster and maintain a respectful and inclusive environment where all voices are welcomed and a speak up culture is promoted.
• Lead and manage a team to ensure effective execution of goals and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, implement and design safety initiatives to help foster a speak up culture and zero harm workplace.
• Serve as a safety leader, implementing and overseeing safety initiatives that foster a speak up culture, emphasize a safety mindset and drive a zero harm workplace.

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of work experience or
• Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of work experience

• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, required.
• Knowledge of Stores/Warehousing/Operations and various equipment and material used by Operating Organizations (Construction, Electric, Gas, Steam), required.
• Familiarity with various computer systems such as DEMS, Mainsaver, CARS, Oracle EBS, and EMIS, preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills and
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and
• Ability to lead/manage others and
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.