Transportation Material Storage Supervisor

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Bureau of Finance and Administration, Inventory Management Unit, is currently recruiting for a Transportation Material Storage Supervisor position within the Office of Inventory Management. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position located at the Central Warehouse, 660 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The role requires an experienced inventory and operations professional capable of balancing office-based responsibilities with regular field travel to multiple DOT stockrooms for oversight of operations. The selected candidate will play a key role in maintaining safety, inventory accuracy, ensuring compliance with DOT policies and procedures, supporting standardized operational practices, and overseeing effective Core-CT inventory management processes. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience in materials storage handling in charge of a large complex stores operation.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience overseeing diverse workgroups
Experience in applying inventory control procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls
Experience with storeroom operations, procurement, and inventory management, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency
Experience working with CORE-CT modules, including Financials, Inventory, Queries, and HRMS (Time and Labor)
Experience with inventory controls and physical inventory processes
Experience with working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while providing effective customer service and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Clean driving record

Responsibilities

Directing operations for four (4) or more Store locations, including regular reporting to the Central Warehouse
Scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of staff
Providing staff training, guidance, and operational assistance
Conducting employee performance evaluations and monitoring work performance
Establishing priorities and coordinating daily office and field operations
Developing, implementing, and maintaining office procedures and operational workflows
Recommending updates to policies, procedures, and operational standards
Serving as a liaison with internal operating units, external agencies, and other officials regarding operational and procedural matters
Preparing reports, correspondence, and administrative documentation
Reviewing and adjusting inventory values related to deterioration, damage, or obsolescence
Preparing detailed inventory and operational reports
Directing and overseeing preparation of annual inventory reporting and related documentation
Developing forms, instructions, and revised procedures related to Stores accounting and inventory operations
Traveling independently to multiple DOT Stockrooms to conduct operational oversight
Conducting field inspections of Storeroom operations, inventory practices, and facility conditions
Assisting in the establishment and revision of standards and specifications for stock items
Reviewing and approving requisitions and purchases submitted by Material Storage Supervisors
Overseeing stock distribution, material transfers, inventory storage methods, and material location practices across multiple facilities
Maintaining responsibility for the security, accountability, and control of inventory, commodities, assets, and materials
Investigating inventory discrepancies, irregularities, and operational concerns affecting inventory accuracy or compliance
Performing related duties as required