EPCOR Careers

Highlights of the job

Join EPCOR and help shape the future of essential water services across the Southwest. As the Manager, Warehousing and Inventory, you’ll lead the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of all warehousing and inventory management services supporting EPCOR’s U.S. Regulated Water business. Your leadership ensures that field teams and contractors have the right materials—exactly when they need them—to keep our communities’ water systems operating safely, reliably, and sustainably.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of operational excellence and innovation. You’ll drive change‑management strategies for major operational and capital improvement projects, strengthen governance and risk‑management practices, and build processes and controls that align with EPCOR’s high standards. You’ll champion best practices, elevate service delivery, and help achieve both annual targets and long‑term strategic goals.

If you’re inspired by meaningful work, energized by problem‑solving, and motivated to lead impactful change within a purpose‑driven organization, EPCOR offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

What you’d be responsible for

• Oversee warehousing and inventory operations across 10 regulated facilities in Arizona and New Mexico, ensuring compliance with SLAs, policies, SOX, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead staff performance management, workforce planning, coaching, accountability, and development of high‑performing teams.
• Coordinate services with internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues and identifying opportunities using data‑driven, industry‑standard practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain common standards, governance, processes, and procedures for warehousing and inventory operations.
• Lead execution of recommendations from major U.S. inventory improvement initiatives and drive continuous improvement across all sites.
• Contribute to the annual operational plan, including identifying priorities, anticipating challenges, defining required resources, and monitoring execution.
• Ensure effective, efficient, and safe service delivery by identifying process improvements, managing change readiness, and executing change management plans.
• Align team deliverables with organizational objectives, remove roadblocks, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Provide technical expertise to support decision‑making and collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues.
• Develop and track performance metrics (e.g., cycle count accuracy, material issues, receiving lines, app usage, inventory value, inventory turns) to drive operational excellence.
• Partner with North American peers to establish inventory guidelines, replenishment parameters, surplus/obsolete review processes, and performance reporting.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets for warehousing, inventory operations, vendor‑managed inventory, low‑value inventory, and equipment/fleet accessories; provide variance analysis and develop business cases as needed.
• Manage and mitigate supply chain risks through appropriate controls and oversight.
• Support asset disposition activities and ensure proper governance of related processes.

What’s required to be successful

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; SCM designation an asset.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience with focus on warehousing and/or inventory management, including 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong supply chain leadership background with exposure to inventory management, purchasing, warehousing, and yard operations; experience in a unionized and regulated utility environment.
• Proficient in warehousing operations, inventory best practices, and ERP systems (Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite); advanced Excel, project management, and Oracle BI/Ivara skills considered assets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, delegate effectively, coach teams, and hold staff accountable.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, business case development, and strategic analysis.
• Ability to align service delivery with internal customer needs and support business unit strategic plans.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing and walking/getting up and down throughout shift during breaks
• Ability to sit for long periods of time; up to 8 hours each day
• Ability to view/work at a computer for long periods of time; up to 8 hours each day
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs
• Using both hands for simple and firm grasping
• Fine finger manipulation; keyboard and mobile phone skills
• Clarity of hearing
• Vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Other important facts about this job

Travel Requirement: 30%-40% visiting 10+ sites across AZ & NM

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, a remote work program, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale, AZ, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.