SCM Compliance Coordinator

Job Summary:

This position is in Supply Chain Management supporting governance across supplier, contract, procurement, and inventory management. This role will be responsible for regular controls review, monitoring, and reporting for these governance areas to provide assurance for supply chain practices. Additionally, this role is involved in strategic efforts to revise controls and related documents as well as change management (e.g., communication, training) associated with existing and new best practices and expectations.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (Required) – preferred discipline in Engineering or Business Management 
• Advanced degree (Preferred) 

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in supply chain, governance, risk, compliance, and / or controls (Required) 
• Experience in project management (Required) 
• Experience with change management across diverse stakeholders 
• Experience developing a strategy and implementing across a cross-functional stakeholder group 
• Experience with systems such as Maximo, Oracle, and Smart by GEP 
• Experience successfully working across matrix organizations 
• Experience facilitating communications and influencing decisions 
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements 

Knowledge And Skills:

• Ability to observe and understand varying practices to document the consistent process aspects while building in rationale for differences 
• Ability to interpret control frameworks and regulations, identify and prioritize risks, and assist in the design of management programs and internal controls 
• Ability to design and deliver process-related training programs to educate related stakeholders 
• Ability to analyze large data sets and complex data structures or scenarios to resolve the most challenging issues and propose long-term remediations 
• Ability to promptly respond to stakeholder feedback and resolve issues, propose improvements, and deliver a better stakeholder experience 
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills to effectively communicate, consult, and build working relationships with employees, senior management, industry peers, and other stakeholders 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate effective project management skills including planning, organizing, and directing 
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, etc.) as well as the ability to quickly learn vendor software applications used by Supply Chain Management (e.g. Maximo, Smart by GEP, Oracle, etc.) 
• Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, MS Project and / or other project management related applications 
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity engaging with stakeholders in a hybrid work environment (i.e., in-person and video conference) 
• Able to partner with stakeholders in Supply Chain and across the business to find win-win solutions 

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the SCM control framework to provide governance and assurance that supplier, contract, procurement, and inventory management practices meet expectations. 
• Maintain SCM policies / procedures to support evolving business practices and risks. 
• Develop, document and communicate changes in policies / procedures including managing Governance content on the SCM website. 
• Coordinate internal controls monitoring / testing process for SCM; work with internal and external controls / auditing groups to support additional monitoring and testing for SCM. 
• Facilitate development of remediation plans for SCM functions and conduct follow up reviews. 
• Develop and maintain metric reports for monitoring governance effectiveness over time. 
• Establish and maintain advisory relationships with SCM functional leadership teams (e.g., contracts, procurement, etc.) to review governance effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and provide governance guidance as needed. 
• Manage specific projects and efforts in support of SCM Governance (e.g., new control, analysis related to governance aspect of process). These activities typically require project management-level coordination to identify stakeholders, establish objectives, manage overall schedule, and communicate progress and results.  

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.