Assistant Storehouse Manager

$73,623.00 - $

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

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.

The Supply Chain Operations Division consists of Materials Contract Administration and Storehouse Operations. The purpose of the department is to serve various customers within Metra. Managing the continuous supply of parts materials and services required to support Engineering, Mechanical and Transit Operations. Additionally, the department operates Metra's four storehouses and is responsible for managing Metra's fuel and P-Card programs.

Reporting to the Sec Chief Storehouses, the Assistant Storehouse Manager will assist with inventory planning and management including replenishing and safeguarding materials in the assigned storehouse and the implementation of material management best practices

The primary duties include:
Collaborate with various departments, users, and vendors to ensure material supplies meet user demand. Conduct inventory audits matching physical inventory to computerized records; reconcile discrepancies; recommend solutions to correct system deficiencies; and identify and implement service delivery improvements. May fill in for and assign work to staff in the absence of storehouse managers; monitor productivity, labor controls, and efficiency standards;

and ensure quality and customer service is maintained. Monitor storeroom and warehouse material usage; develop delivery schedules; maintain inventory; prepare purchase requisitions; and expedite open purchase orders for outstanding materials. Review daily inventory audit report; and assist with the preparation of daily, monthly, and yearly summaries. Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor.

Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.