Mgr Material Control - 90217505 - Bear

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Manager Material Control position is responsible for the distribution and management of inventory parts and records. The position manages the receiving, storage, and movement of inventory within Amtrak’s Bear Car Shop Overhaul facility. This position supervises, coaches and motivates the department’s personnel, made up of Supervisor/s and TCU clerks to receive, store, issue and distribute all direct and indirect materials used in the repair and direct support of the Engineering and Mechanical departments. The position also oversees the safety and security of all agreement and non-agreement personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for oversight of materials management within Amtrak’s Bear Carshops Supply Chain network currenty valued at +/- $17M.
• Manages the work force, inventory systems, materials, safety, environmental & security systems based on current standards and policies.
• Performs routine site inspections to ensure compliance in all areas of material management processes
• Manages annual facilities budget and determines annual capital requirements for facilities & equipment improvements
• Optimizes material service levels for various Maintenance of Equipment and Maintenance of Way operations.
• Interacts with outside parties such as FRA, FDA and original equipment manufactures regarding inventory control/handling issues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Business Administration, Logistics or related field. Or, equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Working knowledge of SAP and other ERP add on systems.
• Experience in materials management, materials planning, (R&R) repair and return supply chain or related fields.
• Effectively works in a strategically focused workforce and on cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the company and suppliers.
• Satisfactory prior job performance.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience in materials management, inventory control, within a distribution environment
• Proven working knowledge of SAP Business System and associated add on software throughout the system. Also proven knowledge of Microsoft applications including MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated managerial skill and ability to lead train and develop employees
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, problem solving to guide and support his staff to achieve goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs and objectives within budgetary constraints
• Proven excellent leadership, problem solving and presentation skills to guide and support members of the assigned unit in achieving goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs
• Proven experience in Inventory Control Sciences. Demonstrated experience and understanding of cycle counts and methods to maintain and improve location and inventory validity and accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of corporate policy and procedures including safety, materials management and DOT (CFR49) requirements
• Satisfactory prior job performance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Business Administration or related field plus 9 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive experience managing multiple warehouse operations.
• Extensive experience in logistics & supply chain lean processes
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP IM\EWM ERP systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of visual management and lean philosophy as it relates to logistics & supply chain processes
• Working knowledge of ARIBA systems
• APICS Certification

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

Physical Demands:

• Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.
• Constantly or frequently sits, stands, walks, and may lift, carry, push, or pull objects of various weights; may reach, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist in order to in order to perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, retrieving materials from desks and bookcases, moving around an office setting).

Mental Demands:

• Constantly communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions, both orally and in writing.
• Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations.
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and or computer screen material and writes reports as appropriate.
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.

Working Conditions:

• Constantly works in a fast-paced, time sensitive warehouse environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Subject to travel throughout and outside the region as required (e.g., via airplane, train, automobile).
• Works daily in the SAP and integrated Ariba system.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $101,900-$131,976. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163800
Posting Location(s):Delaware

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Job Family/Function:Supply Chain & Logistics 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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