<p>Location: Oak Ridge, TN</p> <p>Job Title: Spares Obsolescence Specialist</p> <p>Career Level From: Senior Associate</p> <p>Career Level To: Senior Specialist</p> <p>Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Performs in a variety of roles or provides support and technical knowledge in two or more of the job specialties assigned within the Supply Chain job family.</p> <p>POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Establish and iteratively improve a program to periodically review spare parts for obsolescence. </li><li>Establish periodicity for reviewing critical spares for obsolescence. </li><li>Effectively manage and coordinate an Obsolescence program and vendor outreach for 5,000+ spare parts inventory using available tools (Excel, SharePoint, etc.). </li><li>Inform System Engineering of spares that are obsolete or will become obsolete; assist Systems Engineering with tracking and reporting the identification of equivalent spares. </li><li>Develop and maintains good working relationships with vendors with a goal of identifying obsolescence impacts before they negatively impact Y12 's mission schedule. </li><li>Creates and updates documentation (e.g., procedures, policies, and process maps) related to obsolescence management. </li><li>Perform data analysis and create dashboards highlighting the performance of the Spares and Obsolescence Organization. </li><li>Regularly complete status reports for obsolescence and critical spares to Y-12 leadership . </li><li>Collaborate with project team, customers, subcontractors, and support organizations to achieve performance objectives. </li><li>Contribute to process improvement projects. </li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Defined: Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an item, (raw material, component , or subassembly) has changed configuration or is no longer maintained or manufactured. Often technology changes due to the introduction of new technology or manufactures go out of business or decide to discontinue a product. An obsolescence program identifies these issues ahead of time so replacement parts (engineering equivalences) can be identified before Production/Operations are negatively impacted.</p> <p>What You Can Expect</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security </li><li>Top-notch, dedicated colleagues </li><li>Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization </li><li>Career advancement and professional development programs </li><li>Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives </li></ul> <p>Minimum Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. </li><li>Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. </li><li>OR Ten or more years of relevant education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements for this posting. </li><li>Must be physically fit to perform the below job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Job Requirements</p> <p>POTENTIAL (OPTIONAL) CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Program Management Professional (PMP). </li><li>Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). </li><li>Industrial Engineering (IE). </li><li>Inventory Control. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Data Analysis; data management software expertise (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or other similar). </li><li>Ability to perform research/problem-solve. </li><li>Ability to adapt. </li><li>Attention to detail. </li><li>Effective communication. </li><li>Presentation skills: development and delivery. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite . </li><li>Familiarity with SharePoint tools. </li></ul> <p>Why Y-12?</p> <p>You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.</p> <p>If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.</p> <p>Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.</p> <p>This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.</p> <p>This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.</p> <p>CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.</p> <p>CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</p>