Job Information
MTA Manager, Material Requirements Planning in Various, United States
Manager, Material Requirements Planning
Job ID: 8811
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: Various, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: MNR Warehousing
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2024
Description
JOB TITLE: Manager, Materials Requirements Planning
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $130,500
HAY POINTS: 571
DEPT/DIV: Materials Management
SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, Material Planning
LOCATION: Various
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
SUMMARY:
This position is directly responsible for supply chain operations at one or more MTA locations. Working with the appropriate maintenance personnel, including all levels of maintenance management and supervision, the Manager, Material Requirements Planning determines and forecasts inventory material requirements for their respective locations to support efficient and appropriate maintenance service levels for all departments supported. Working with storeroom and procurement management, among others, the Manager, Material Planning helps to coordinate space constraints and budgetary oversight to ensure that material requirements are available for timely and efficient distribution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine and transmit material forecasts utilizing fleet assignments, work plans, analysis of parts usage, and availability, within budgetary constraints. Develop, where appropriate, bills-of-material to make more efficient use of maintenance and supply chain operations. Monitor local maintenance operations’ material budgets.
Troubleshoot daily parts issues with the aim of maintaining service and availability for individual locations. Review shop logs for fleet equipment out-of-service or trippers due to no stock. Analyzing the supply chain, determine the most efficient and timely way of obtaining material and follow through to ensure timely delivery, work with locations’ operating personnel to research and identify material. Presents recommendations and/or options to end user departments where needed.
Manage and assist locations with the acquisition of material within budgetary and space constraints. Works with management in various departments to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of material requirements.
Work directly with storeroom operations reviewing fleet changeouts, appropriate min/reorder levels and obsolete/inactive material to maximize use of limited storeroom space. Coordinate maintenance plans with storeroom operations personnel to maximize overall delivery of service to maintenance operations.
Assist local maintenance operations and procurement to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of non-inventory material bulk consumables for fleet support.
Coordinate with supply chain management in all agencies to minimize excess material disposal.
Review inventory material reorders for appropriate stocking levels, assisting procurement with the commodity management process.
To support the department’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), the incumbent is expected to track goals with respect to the following but not limited to fast movers, inventory turns, and no stocks.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of computerized inventory and warehouse management systems.
Project management and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Materials Management, Public Policy, Industrial engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
Minimum 5 years related experience.
Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
PREFERRED
An advanced degree in a related field.
At least 3 years in a managerial and/or leadership role.
Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.