Manager, Inventory Dynamics & Logistical Analytics

About the role

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Manager, Inventory Dynamics & Logistical Analytics to join our team. This position is eligible for telework, one day per week, and new hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director, Inventory Dynamics and Logistical Analysis and departmental management to translate Agency’s operational maintenance forecasted requirements data for inventory needs into tools that assist stakeholders in developing more efficient forecasting strategies.
• Safeguards the Agency’s operational requirements to ensure they correctly reflect the quantity, frequency, and levels of storage at individual locations, while adhering to budgetary and location size constraints.
• Supports the Director by managing data validation on all inventory management applications and providing analytical tools needed in all areas of materials management of inventory for Agencies.
• Develops and implements innovative reporting to enhance inventory reduction and more efficient material availability flow within the MTA’s distribution network.
• Ensures the creation of an environment that fosters creativity, learning, development, and opportunity for all employees.
• Provides ongoing support and dedication to developing internal talent pool.

Requirements

• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Warehousing Operations / Business and Supply Chain Systems.
• Working knowledge of visualization tools, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
• Excellent Microsoft suite skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrate independent initiative, leadership, and management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Transportation, 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.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in an advanced degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Experience with the following systems: PeopleSoft, Commodity Management Systems (CMS), Talon / Materials Management System (MMS), Planner Initiated Expediting System (PIES), Logical Inventory Management System (LIMS), Maximo.