Logistics & Quality Specialist

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

On-Site Role: Must be available to work on-site at this assigned work location.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Maintains and coordinates the material deliveries from international suppliers to the organization’s local warehouses (importing of goods) and to the project yards located throughout service territories. Manages and monitors inventory tracking, optimization, cycle counting, and warranty support with quality control department. Collaborates with the warehouse third-party logistics (3PL) provider and business unit warehousing leads on their overall effectiveness and performance around safety, cost, delivery, and quality. Span of control: 0; This is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

• Controls inventory levels, on-time delivery of raw materials & finished goods, and the procurement, receipt, and storage of raw materials.
• Builds and maintains the master production schedule by utilizing input from sales forecasts, customer demand, material availability and equipment capacity.
• Reviews, identifies, and minimizes obsolete inventory.
• Monitors and evaluates customer schedules, supplier schedules, logistic routes, and shipping attainment.
• Assists in the preparation of departmental budgets and strategic initiatives.
• Procures purchased components, raw materials, tooling, and capital equipment from suppliers at the lowest total cost, considering of quality, delivery, and reliability of source.
• Participates in supplier quality resolution, including planning for replacement components, returning defective components and monitoring parts in NCM area for disposition.
• Solicits and analyzes quotes from suppliers for materials required to support operational needs.
• Maintains knowledge of national and international market conditions, sources of supply, procurement laws and regulations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or economics with six years of project management or supply chain management, or quality auditing experience OR
• Associate degree in supply chain, business, engineering or economics and eight years project management or supply chain management, or quality auditing experience
• High School diploma or GED equivalent with ten years project management or supply chain management, or quality auditing experience

Other Qualifications

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt)

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Standards and international trade compliance (INCO terms, tariffs, documentation)

• Experience in supplier audits, performance management, and operations across supply chain, logistics, or project management

• Strong supplier relationship management skills with proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships

• High attention to detail for managing logistics, inventory, and documentation accurately

• Familiarity with basic accounting principles to support cost control and financial accuracy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint)

• Skilled in data visualization and reporting using Power BI and ThinkCell

• Advanced presentation design and delivery skills, including creating executive-level, data-driven slides and integrating content from Excel, Power BI, and other sources

Other Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create accurate reports, deliver presentations, and present complex results to senior and executive leadership

• Proficient in relevant business software applications (Maximo, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite) with minimal guidance

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key issues and recommend optimal solutions

• Skilled in conducting effective meetings and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

• Highly organized with strong planning skills; able to manage multiple priorities and maintain composure under pressure

• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities; promotes an open exchange of ideas and continuous improvement

• Ability to resolve resistance constructively and prevent recurring issues

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.