Manager - Supply Chain Program Management

Entergy Services, LLC – Hybrid work arrangement.

About the Role

The Manager is responsible for developing and leading the planning, coordination, and execution of end-to-end Supply Chain material-management programs that support major capital projects. This role partners closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives, customer commitments, and program milestones. The Manager provides strategic guidance, resolves complex material management challenges, and drives the execution of strategies that enable consistent and cost-effective material readiness solutions for large capital projects. The position serves as a cross-functional leader and primary point of coordination for timely execution of material management solutions from inception through execution, leading a team of direct, indirect, matrixed, and contract resources in the safe execution of the program with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Program & Strategic Leadership
  • Lead development and execution of material management strategies that support major capital projects from inception through completion.
  • Serve as the primary point of coordination between Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, PMO, vendors, and contractors to ensure material readiness and alignment with project schedules.
  • Translate program objectives into actionable material management plans, including forecasting, long-lead planning, supplier readiness, and inventory strategy.
• Material & Supply Chain Execution
  • Develop and oversee end-to-end management of materials including planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, and distribution.
  • Identify and resolve constraints that may impact schedule, cost, or contractor performance.
  • Ensure timely execution of material solutions, including staging, logistics, and field support to maintain project timeline and quality.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead a team of direct, indirect, matrixed, and contract resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and timely program support.
  • Develop talent, assign clear accountability, coach performance, and cultivate a high-performing team culture.
  • Ensure program reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and communications accurately reflect performance and risks.
• Performance & Financial Accountability
  • Ensure cost and schedule accuracy, driving adherence to budget targets and annual spend/close-out goals.
  • Track and report performance metrics including material availability, cost efficiency, schedule impacts, supplier performance, and operational risks.
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and process improvements to enhance efficiency and program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, or Capital Project support.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct full-time, contract, and matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects, resiliency/hardening programs, or construction project material lifecycles.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory planning, supplier management, and warehouse/logistic operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply material forecasting, lead-time management, and demand planning principles.
• Experience coordinating with procurement, suppliers, warehouse operations, contractors, and internal Supply Chain teams.
• Proficiency with ERP/Inventory systems.

Preferred Certifications: PMP (not required).

Location

Louisiana – Hammond or New Orleans. Travel: 25% to 50%.