Supervisor Material Control - 90411114 - Oakland

Amtrak•Oakland, CA

2d•$84,900 - $110,052•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Material Control position is responsible for the distribution and management of inventory parts and records. The position will administer and reconcile the cycle inventory program, reviewing and monitoring inventory levels for various programs and maintaining record integrity. Maintain the safe, effective/efficient utilization of all Materials Management resources including personnel, equipment, facility, automated and/or computerized systems/infrastructures. Supervise, coach and motivate the department's personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Knowledge of SAP/Ariba, or an equivalent system.
Thorough understanding of materials management, warehouse inventory control and planning distribution environment.
Understanding of cycle counts and methods to maintain and improve location and inventory validity and accuracy.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Access.
Knowledge of replenishing inventories and minimizing out of stock items needed to repair equipment or for programs to maintain the highest service level attainable in support of maintenance of equipment and maintenance of way.
Strong familiarity of Corporate policies and procedures including safety, materials management and DOT (CFR49 requirements.
Ability to supervise agreement employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with the applicable labor contract.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, problem solving and presentation skills to guide and support members of the assigned unit in achieving goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
Extensive experience in logistics & supply chain lean processes.
Advanced working knowledge of SAP IM/EWM ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise the receiving, warehousing, issuing and distribution of all direct and indirect materials used in the repair and direct support of the maintenance of rolling stock equipment as well as the logistical support of the Maintenance of Way operations for the Amtrak system.
Review and monitor inventory levels and make appropriate adjustments.
Implement and facilitate Corporate Policy/Procedures relative to all aspects of the material function, including scheduling, shipping, receiving, distribution, expediting, managing the warehouse and all warrantee programs relative to Amtrak.
Interface with customers, vendors, department employees and other related parties.
Assist the Manager in training of Exacta, SAP, Safety, CFR-49.