Risk Management Consultant
This position is in Supply Chain Management in the Shared Services section. The purpose of this position is to implement, administer, and monitor the risk management program for Supply Chain Management (SCM). The risk management program includes development and implementation of strategies and processes for third-party risk management, segmentation of suppliers, and reporting of supply chain risk. The position is also responsible for facilitating interactions with all stakeholders and suppliers and ensuring the company’s commitment to risk management is communicated and demonstrated clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, supply chain, economics, or related field
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience or similar experience
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and legislation impacting supply chain in the context of risk, sustainability, compliance, and related regulations, industry standards and guidance
Understanding of the utility industry and the potential impact on the supply chain from events occurring worldwide
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
Learning mindset
Comfortable working with data and developing and implementing new processes and programs
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities, both external and internal
Knowledge of business processes, AI, data structures, and systems. Experience with Oracle Cloud, Maximo, Fortress, and SMART by GEP is a plus.
A supply chain management or risk management certification is a plus.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with a dynamic utility across multiple states / jurisdictions to transform complex supplier risks into scalable, cost-effective solutions using sector and competency knowledge
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with leadership and key business stakeholders to make risk-informed supplier decisions in a consultative manner throughout the strategic and business planning processes by the integration of risk management
Demonstrate and apply risk management concepts such as risk governance, risk appetite and risk tolerance, risk limits, key risk indicators (KRIs) and cost benefit analysis
Apply risk experience in controls / indicator implementation, rationalization, automation, design, risk quantification and scoring
Drive a system-wide organization to execute risk management concepts into end-to-end supply chain management practices including supplier lifecycle, contract management lifecycle, and sourcing.
Educate business partners to understand their role in the risk identification process to ensure effective mitigations and monitoring
Ability to create and manage remediation of risk findings, including implementing new policies
Leverage technologies to effectively manage the supply chain risk management and sustainability processes
Utilize subscription-based information systems to gather and analyze data to be used in decision-making in the risk management process
Summarize and present ideas, findings, education, and other concepts in a concise and focused manner to audiences at various levels within the organization
Coordinate response gathering and data collection for applicable risk and sustainability related events
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.
Job Identification: 9214
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services