Materials and Inventory Analyst

VISTRA

Materials and Inventory Analyst optimizing parts, replenishment, and cost savings across Vistra’s nuclear generation fleet. Improving warehouse data, compliance, and inventory accuracy.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timePerry • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, optimization techniques, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and improve operational efficiencies. Proficient in utilizing financial and inventory management systems while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Inventory ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesLean Six SigmaCross-Functional Team FacilitationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Inventory Optimization TechniquesStocking StrategiesReplenishment MethodologiesData Quality ManagementTrend AnalysisRepair Process OptimizationFinancial Data EvaluationWarehouse Compliance AuditsContinuous ImprovementNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong InitiativeWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationPersuasion SkillsProcess Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeInventory Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Materials ManagementO&M Site TeamsSafety RequirementsMSDSHazcomProcurementWarehouse MethodsCost SavingsInventory CentralizationFreight Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize inventory levels using inventory optimization techniques and partnership with O&M site teams
Determine stocking strategies, quantities, and replenishment methodologies
Manage inventory reorder for assigned sites
Maintain and improve item, manufacturer, part number, and vendor data quality
Standardize parts/materials and identify low-cost substitutes
Provide materials and inventory expertise to cross-functional teams
Support Strategic Sourcing with pricing, contract development, and automation opportunities
Identify inventory centralization opportunities for common spares
Reduce excess material and improve inventory efficiencies
Manage inventory system items and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepancies
Issue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports, including trend analyses
Ensure inventory items and non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS, and Hazcom requirements
Lead inventory reviews and disposition obsolete or unusable parts
Optimize repairable items through the repair process
Identify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including salvage dispositions
Drive cost savings against approved baselines
Lead process and warehouse compliance audits
Support operations, maintenance personnel, and warehouse attendants with warehouse methods, procedures, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of warehouse supervision or relevant procurement/inventory management experience
Passion for reducing costs and driving optimum business outcomes
Developing process orientation and demonstrated Continuous Improvement skills
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred
Strong initiative and ability to generate productive actions, ideas, processes, and approaches
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to negotiate and persuade others
General business knowledge and broad-based materials management process knowledge
Strong ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Excellent analytical skills and ability to evaluate technical, performance, and financial data
Understanding of financial and inventory management systems
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
High school diploma or equivalent
College degree programs and/or certifications may provide applicable experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Disability accommodation support during application
Internal career site access for current Vistra employees and subsidiaries