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Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or equivalent practical work experience combined with relevant courses
* 5 - 10 years of demonstrated design, construction or project management experience
* Completed courses in supply chain related disciplines
* APICS CPIM Certification or certification in progress preferable
* Previous experience in electric utilities or similar asset intensive industry would be considered an asset

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Knowledge and experience in design, construction or project management related to one or more of the business units - T&D, Substation, Generation
* Knowledge and experience in supply chain disciplines including purchasing, order placement, and inventory planning / management
* Strong analytical skills to analyze large data sets and make recommendations based on findings
* Required systems knowledge:

o Common desktop personal computer and application programs
o Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
o Ability to utilize MS Excel for complex data analysis
o Experience or knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Maximo/Peoplesoft)

* Knowledge of materials used in electric utilities (Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation) or related asset intensive industries is preferable
Well-developed oral, written, negotiation communication, and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work in teams and coordinate with cross-functional areas including end users in Transmission, Substation, Distribution, Generation as well as key stakeholders across Quality, Engineering Standards, Supply Chain and Finance.

Working Conditions:
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.