Job Description

Product Specific Technologist 1

Location: Forest Park, GA

Contract- 15 Months

Client- Georgia Power.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Materials Tech Analyst to join the Technology Organization (TO). This role is responsible for managing telecommunications inventory systemwide, ensuring that capital projects and emergency restoration activities are fully supported. The analyst will oversee materials management, procurement, and logistics across ~25 stocking locations in multiple states within the Southern Company territory.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all aspects of supply chain management while building strong internal and external business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management:
• Manage and analyze inventory at ~25 stocking locations across multiple states.
• Process material requests, transfers, issues, returns, and purchase order transactions in MAXIMO.
• Ensure proper levels of inventory for both capital projects and emergency restoration efforts.
• Procurement & Logistics:
• Oversee procurement, shipping, receiving, stocking, and tracking of inventory assets at the TO Materials Distribution Center (TOMDC) in Forest Park, GA.
• Coordinate with internal partners, external vendors, and repair facilities to ensure accuracy of purchasing, pricing, and service delivery.
• Manage the Return Authorization process for equipment repair/replacement.
• Financial & Compliance Reporting:
• Generate monthly reports in support of accounting requirements.
• Act as Invoice Reconciler for all SCM Johnson Rd Telecom invoices.
• Ensure compliance with SCS and SCM policies and procedures, including Contract Guidance Manual, anti-trust, and other regulatory requirements.
• Analysis & Process Improvement:
• Track and analyze failure rates of critical telecommunications equipment.
• Provide recommendations on warranty replacements, repairs vs. new purchases, and product lifecycle management.
• Support new and changing product line requirements in coordination with TO.
• Team Support & Customer Service:
• Participate in After Hours On-Call rotation for the TO warehouse.
• Communicate effectively across departments and management levels.
• Provide high-level customer service to both internal and external partners.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework or technical degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience with TO business and materials/equipment strongly preferred.
• Previous forklift or warehouse equipment experience highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of SCM processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with MAXIMO or similar ERP/inventory management systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess data and make recommendations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.