Materials Mgmt Coord - Chicago, United States - Metra

Metra
Metra
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Chicago, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties.

The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

General Administration consists of three divisions: Procurement, Professional Services/Contracts and Materials.

The purpose of the department is to serve various customers within Metra by soliciting and procuring goods and services required for operations.

Additionally, the department operates Metra's four storehouses, maintaining, distributing, and safeguarding the inventories contained within them.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, or related degree OR in lieu degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree that equals four (4) years in materials management.
  • In addition to #1, must have two (2) years of materials management or related experience.
  • Good knowledge of materials ordering and management procedures.
  • Good knowledge of purchase order processing.
  • Good knowledge of inventory reporting.
  • Working knowledge of purchasing systems.
  • Good math skills to evaluate operational statistics.
  • Intermediate skill using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Access.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational and analytical skills.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to assist in establishing inventory guidelines.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferences:

  • Experience in ERP systems is preferred.
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