Assistant Storehouse Manager

Cadient, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBM Maximo training

Job summary

Metra is seeking an Assistant Storehouse Manager to oversee inventory planning and material management across multiple storehouses. You will collaborate with departments and vendors to ensure stock meets demand and operate within safety standards.

The role requires experience in storehouse or materials management and proficiency with ERP systems. Responsibilities include audits, reconciliations, purchasing, and staff coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline; substitution of education and experience may equal four years in storehouse or materials management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in storehouse or materials management.
• Experience using ERP, EAM, or other computerized inventory systems.
• Knowledge of inventory ordering, inventory control, and storekeeping methods.
• Knowledge of safety rules related to industrial equipment and warehouse operations.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with vendors.
• Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel) proficiency.
• Experience with inventory, purchase orders, and accounts payable systems.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel within Metra’s 6-county region.
• Availability to work flexible hours in early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments, users, and vendors to ensure material supplies meet user demand.
• Conduct inventory audits; reconcile discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• May fill in for storehouse managers; monitor productivity, labor controls, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor storeroom and warehouse material usage; develop delivery schedules and maintain inventory.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and expedite open purchase orders.
• Review daily inventory audit reports and assist with daily, monthly, and yearly summaries.
• Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, and provide training.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft 365

Team supervision

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

IBM Maximo EAM

Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC)

Job description

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline or in lieu of a specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals (4) years in storehouse or materials management.
• In addition to #1, minimum of five (5) years of experience in storehouse or materials management.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP), EAM, or other computerized inventory systems or software is required.
• Working knowledge of materials ordering, inventory control, and storekeeping methods.
• Working knowledge of safety rules related to industrial equipment and warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of inventory auditing and reconciliation processes.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with others and work with outside vendors.
• Intermediate skill using Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel).
• Intermediate skill using computerized inventory, purchase order, and accounts payable systems and software
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region.
• Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Preferred:

• IBM Maximo EAM and Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC).

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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