Graduate Rotational Analyst - Supply Chain

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Graduate Rotation Program                                                                                    

We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our Graduate Rotation Program. Our Graduate Rotation Program consists of 2 one-year rotations within different departments of NRG. The Graduate Rotation Program is focused on developing the future leaders of our business. The program provides the opportunity to work in two different roles across the business, while benefiting from a wide support network of colleagues, a direct line manager and the Talent Development Team. Our aim is to help you build your strengths and gain skills that can be used as your career progresses. Our Graduate Rotation Program will appeal to self-motivated, graduating seniors with a proactive, can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to learn about our business and the energy industry. 

Graduate Rotational Analysts will be involved with various types of projects based on the requirements from our business at the time. These projects include tackling everything from improving our understanding of market behaviors and economics to assessing the commercial implications of energy deregulation. Add in the opportunity to assess major risk, analyze customer behaviors and conduct competitor reviews. You’ll see that the Graduate Rotation Program is an opportunity to influence the heart of our business. 

The first year of your rotation will be in one of our core business departments as you build your foundational knowledge. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and contribute to collaborative, cross-functional projects that are meaningful to the success of various facets of the business. As a Graduate Rotation Analyst, you will perform the same tasks as our entry level Analysts and have an opportunity to learn the methods, tasks, and objectives each of these groups complete in their day-to-day support of NRG’s operations and business strategy.

Rotation 1

Conduct a comprehensive audit of current 3PL performance by analyzing safety records, delivery tracking accuracy, and adherence to "critical shipment" timelines to establish a baseline for program efficiency.

     • Develop a "bottoms-up" operational model that compares the cost and reliability of insourced logistics functions against those currently outsourced to third parties or embedded in          parts supplier contracts.
     • Evaluate the strategic effectiveness of the existing UPS contract and heavy haul shipment protocols to identify specific opportunities for cost savings and improved service levels.
     • Construct a "top-down" strategic framework that aligns logistics KPIs with the company’s broader supply chain goals, ensuring high-voltage equipment and critical components               move through the network with zero safety incidents.
     • Formulate evidence-based recommendations for rebalancing the logistics portfolio, specifically addressing whether to migrate certain outsourced tasks back in-house to gain                 better control over the power plant supply chain.

Rotation 2

• Assist with railcar fleet management, shipment scheduling, railcar storage and maintenance, and coal/oil inventory survey execution
• Support the creation and upkeep of inventory, commodity, and fuel supply forecasts—including net long/short positions, railcar fleet requirements, and long-term planning models—and produce recurring operational and inventory reports with accurate, consistent data
• Assist in reconciling realized and forward P&L, contribute to monthly close and settlement processes, and help prepare reports for FP&A, Risk, Operations, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Accounting, FP&A, Risk, IT, Legal, and other teams
• Ensure compliance with NRG’s Corporate Code of Conduct, NRG’s Risk Management Policies and Procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements, and all other applicable policies and procedures. Continually evaluate all relevant corporate policies to identify compliance as well as implement changes when needed or required

Ideal Candidate 

We are looking for self-driven, high-performing individuals who can grasp complex commercial issues and deliver solutions. In return, we'll provide the support, guidance, and opportunities to help you become whatever you want to be. As our emerging talent, we need you to be able to help improve our business, inspire our people, and deliver exceptional customer service. Embracing our Power Values, you need to be able to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Safety & Well-Being – Provide a safe and injury-free environment that encourages wellness for everyone employee
• Collaboration – Work together across the organization as one team focused on delivering value for our stakeholders
• Customer Focus – Understand and deliver compelling energy solutions that meet current and future customer needs
• Accountability – Act with integrity and always do the right thing for our people, customers, communities, and environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree discipline: Supply Chain, Finance, or Economics,
• Must have a 3.3 or higher GPA
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis without sponsorship
• NRG and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Working Conditions

• Open office environment 
• Primary Location of Employment: Houston, TX
• Based on placement and business needs, the schedule of your work week could be a hybrid work schedule: a combination of remote work and in-office per team needs

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.  EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)

Official description on file with Talent.