Materiel Planner - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Description
Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)
PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer

Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


Bulletin No:


Job Title:

MATERIEL PLANNER

Closing Date:25-JUN-24


Salary Grade:
H1I


Salary Range:
$65,478 - $81,827 - $98,176


External/Internal:

EXTERNAL

Example Of Duties

  • Performs materiel forecasting for demand planning of rebuildable components; analyzes and monitors the forecasts
  • Identifies and monitors inventory items, quantities, and timephased requirements to ensure adequate planning and availability of materiel in support Metro Operations, projects, and campaigns
  • Identifies vendors when internal resources are insufficient to accomplish required objectives
  • Identifies materiel requirements for maintenance and overhaul production; and maintains an ongoing sixmonth computerized production plan for supplies and materials
  • Incorporates alternate source information into the inventory planning and acquisition plan for Metro Operations to improve cost, availability, and lead time
  • Prepares and distributes management, statistical, and planning reports
  • Coordinates logistics of materiel acquisition with departmental staff
  • Monitors and updates the fiscal year Material Requirements Plan
  • Uses and develops algorithms to design projections and plan and control materiel requirements
  • Forecasts inventory requirements and delivery schedules
  • Provides guidance and assistance to new or entrylevel employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out- May be required to perform other related job duties


Requirements For Employment


A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.


A typical combination includes:

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field

Experience

  • One year of relevant experience in supply chain management; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment; experience using a computerized inventory system preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions
  • Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Knowledge:


  • Theories, principles, and practices of supply chain management and largescale materielproduction interfacing within a computerized environment
  • Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public procurement and materiel management
  • Inventory control best practices
  • Methods, theories, principles, and practices or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and other production control systems
  • Business mathematics, algorithms, and equations
  • Personal and mainframe computer operations

Skills:


  • Analyzing inventory data to enable strategic thinking and optimization
  • Performing statistical and financial analysis
  • Identifying, understanding, and analyzing complex planning concerns
  • Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
  • Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Abilities:


  • Plan materiel requirements to meet demand
  • Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
  • Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
  • Travel to offsite locations
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure


Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.


Application Procedure
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone:
or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (KM)

  • Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

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