**Job Summary** The Manager Warehouse Operations Columbia Distribution Companies is a key contact for the Supply Chain material management function and is responsible for warehouse operations, inventory control management and investment recovery and software support systems for the Columbia States. This position has direct responsibility for all activities performed by warehouse operations and indirect responsibility for other non-warehouse personnel, assigned to perform similar functions. Warehouse functions include; material security, documentation, accountability, storage, receiving, picking, issuing, delivery, material returns, transferring and physical inventory. The position will direct the inventory planning function to insure the company's short and long-term material requirements are met. The manager will also direct the investment recovery function that includes responsibility for bidding practices, sales contracts, asset sales, scrap, obsolete material, recycling and other waste stream cost avoidance activities. Other responsibilities include inventory software administration, training, developing departmental budgets, administration of policies and procedures, staff management, handling human resource issues and manage the business with respect to organizational strategy. This position will manage the MRC contract and relationship between MRC Columbia Gas Operations **Essential Functions** + Establishes Corporate Warehouse Operations' policies and procedures and insure compliance + Develops and monitors budgets for Warehouse Operations, including operations within supported companies + Establishes and tracks warehouse, material management and investment recovery metrics + Oversees, plans and approves Columbia Gas inventory levels to meet turnover goals, service level requirements and emergency response needs + Maintains department emergency response procedures, as needed, by the supported companies including; standby schedules, 24/7 availability and other off-hour support + Develops and manages department short and long term objectives + Manages department personnel and approve staff's personal performance objectives + Approves time reporting and employee expenses + Provides continuing education for the development of department staff + Initiates and approves human resource requirements + Interfaces with the procurement function to insure quality supplier performance, timely delivery, high service level performance, material discrepancy resolution and the best overall total cost of inventoried material supplied to NiSource + Quarterly, as process owner, responsible for directing the testing of Sarbanes-Oxley processes and taking corrective action in regards to failed processes + Responsible for insuring the completion of various physical inventory processes to meet internal audit, external audit and FERC requirements + Responsible for inventoried material storage locations, both manned and unmanned, including security, access requirements, storage racks and material handling equipment + Responsible for the periodic review of inventoried items to insure material is in usable condition and identify obsolete items + Facilitates the write-off of obsolete material when identified and report amounts that may exceed established threshold levels **Required Qualifications For Position** + Supply Chain Management + Material distribution resource planning + In depth knowledge: Supply Chain policies and procedures, materials management, inventory planning and inventory control process + Material procurement management + Inventory software system knowledge + Knowledge of FERC accounts and requirements regarding material + Ability to promote teamwork and motivate personnel + Accounting practices + Ability to manage multiple competing priorities + Demonstrated evidence of business process improvement leadership + Excellent communication skills both oral and written **Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position** + Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent in experience + 10+ years 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain functions and/or equivalent experience in a related field + Experience in effective application of program/project management methodologies and skills _As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations._ **Work Authorization** Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. **Workplace Connection** Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​ Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment. **Equal Employment Opportunity** NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle. **By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.** **Safety Statement** Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits. **Salary Range*:** $110,200.00 - $165,300.00 **_*The salary offered to a candidate is_** **_based on several factors including_** **_but not limited to_** **_the_** **_candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience_** **_, as well as internal pay equity_** **_._** **Posting Start Date:** 2025-08-13 **Posting End Date (if applicable):** 2025-08-28 **Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.** At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.