Inventory Control Analyst I-Sr

Job Title:  Inventory Control Analyst I-Sr PS Job Title: Inventory Control Analyst, Sr Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid  Legal Entity:  Entergy Services, LLC   Note: This is a Hybrid position, requiring in office work at least 3 days a week. Preferred locations for this are Jackson, MS; Hammond, LA; New Orleans, LA; The Woodlands, TX; Little Rock, AR. Those candidates outside of these areas would be expected to relocate for this position; relocation assistance is not available for this posting. This role will be filled as an Inventory Control Analyst I, II, III or Sr, based on the candidate's experience*** Summary The Inventory Control Analyst enables business units to optimize inventory levels, empowering each business unit to exceed customer expectations. By applying analytics to comprehensive Supply Chain data sets, they can advise each business unit on the best decision, for both the business and the customer.  The Inventory Control Analyst utilizes and applies advanced inventory management knowledge and experience to enable business units to optimize inventory levels. This role helps to develop tools and processes used in supporting inventory control functions. The Inventory Control Analyst Senior Staff will help train and develop other analysists. This role will work with an Enterprise-wide network of people and will be a point of contact for assigned business units.  The Inventory Control Analyst ensures each business unit’s Inventory activities are coordinated with other supply chain stakeholders, Entergy Departments, and the sites themselves.  The key supply chain stakeholders for this role are; Category Management, Central Procurement Group, Central Contracting Group, Procurement Engineering, Capital Projects and Decommissioning.  Key operational stakeholders for this role are; Power Generation, Nuclear, Transmission, and Distribution. Other key functional stakeholders for this position are; Tax, Finance, Risk Management, Safety, Human Resources, Legal, and third-party supply chain vendors.  This role will enable business unit inventory decision making by understanding the demand plan, leveraging predictive data analytics, networking with people, developing streamlined processes, and effectively communicating the vision of Inventory optimization. The Analyst operates autonomously and acts as a resource for other Analysts. These duties shall be performed in a manner that ensures inventory is optimized in the most cost effective, efficient, and strategic method with strict adherence to Entergy’s policies, procedures, and core values. Additional Experience: Demonstrated experience with data coding, automation, and analytical tooling, including Python, SQL, R, or similar scripting languages. Ability to design, develop, and support analytical models, forecasting algorithms, and automated workflows that enhance inventory optimization. Experience leveraging AI‑driven tools, including machine learning applications, predictive analytics platforms, large‑language‑model assistants, and enterprise AI insights solutions to improve demand forecasting, risk identification, surplus analysis, and decision‑making. Ability to interpret AI‑generated outputs, validate model recommendations, and embed AI‑supported processes into daily inventory management workflows. Duties:  Safety/Human Performance: Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first; Utilize key tools, programs, and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors; Monitor and influence stakeholders to proactively identify any safety concerns. Incident Response:  Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS) and/or the nuclear Emergency Response Organization (ERO) Value Creation:  Optimize the Enterprise’s inventory to gain back working capital for the business to use. Ensures Material readiness to