Manager of Logistics (Non-Represented)

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

BART is seeking a senior leader to manage the Inventory and Stores Logistics Division within Procurement and Materials Management. The role reports to the Director of Procurement and oversees the end-to-end flow of materials, audits, and budget administration across the district.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in inventory control, staff supervision, and cross-divisional collaboration, ensuring efficient storage, tracking, and procurement practices in a large transit organization.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to boards and committees.
• Experience managing staff, including union-represented employees, in a bargaining environment.
• Expertise in inventory control, audits, cost accounting, and using inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Inventory and Stores Logistics Division, ensuring efficient material flow.
• Develops and administers division budgets and staff training.
• Monitors inventory audits, space utilization, and disposition of obsolete stock.
• Oversees procurement of storage facilities and warranty control materials.
• Serves as liaison across divisions to resolve issues and improve procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Inventory management

Supply chain

Warehouse distribution

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, Public Admin

Job description

Recruitment Schedule

• Round 1: October 23, 2026 – November 20, 2026
• Round 2: November 21, 2026 - December 18, 2026

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability.

BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go.

BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in multiple rounds and candidates are encouraged to apply early. Applications for this posting will be reviewed based on the following schedule:

• Round 1: October 23, 2026 – November 20, 2026
• Round 2: November 21, 2026 - December 18, 2026
• Round 3: December 19, 2026 – January 22, 2027

The District reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after the completion of a review round if a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified to advance in the selection process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as subsequent review rounds may not be conducted.

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Band N09

Annual Salary: $160,800 (minimum)-$243,612.00 (maximum)

Note: The negotiable annual salary offer will be between $160,800.00-$192,590.00, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Director of Procurement

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Who May Apply

All current and future BART employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) seeks an accomplished leader to manage the Inventory and Stores Logistics Division within the Procurement and Materials Management Department. Reporting to the Director of Procurement or designee, this managerial position directs the efficient flow of materials and goods throughout the District and provides complex administrative support to the Director.

The manager develops and implements inventory and stores logistics procedures, ensures inventory assets are accounted for and records are accurate, analyzes inventory cycles, and oversees disposition of obsolete stock. Inventory audits reconcile physical counts to computerized records and identify system improvements. The position also directs the acquisition of storage facilities, plans space utilization, and administers warranty control materials.

The manager monitors and evaluates service delivery, selects, trains, and evaluates staff, directs the division's work plan, and participates in developing and administering the annual budget. Beyond the division, the manager serves as liaison to other divisions to resolve sensitive and controversial issues, and monitors relevant developments and legislation to recommend improvements in equipment, practices, and procedures.

The Most Qualified Candidates For This Position Will Have Highly Developed Competencies In The Following Areas, Which Will Be Reinforced With Related Work Experience And Will Be Articulated During The Selection Process:

• Communication & Relationship Building: Communicating clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting administrative and financial staff reports to boards, commissions, and committees; building effective working relationships and serving as the division’s liaison to resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• People Management: Selecting, training, supervising, motivating, and evaluating staff, including union-represented employees in a collective bargaining environment; assigning and reviewing work and applying discipline procedures when necessary.
• Inventory Management & Technical Ability: Overseeing inventory control, accounting, audits, discrepancy reconciliation, and disposition of obsolete stock, using specialized inventory and material management applications and knowledge of inventory cost accounting and recordkeeping.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Directing the efficient flow of materials and goods throughout the District; developing goals, policies, procedures, and standards for a comprehensive inventory and stores logistics program; and analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and projecting the consequences of proposed actions.
• Warehouse Distribution: Applying methods and techniques for receiving, storing, distributing, and shipping materials and equipment, and evaluating warehouse space utilization to determine space requirements.
• Collaboration: Working across divisions and with boards, commissions, and committees, and supporting the Director of Procurement in advancing the department’s goals.

Examples of Duties

• Manages services and activities of the Inventory and Stores Logistics Division including the efficient flow of materials and goods throughout the District.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Develops and implements inventory and stores logistics procedures; ensures inventory assets are accounted for; oversees the maintenance of accurate records and inventory files
• Analyzes inventory cycles and determines inventory requirements to adjust material flow to meet department needs. Oversees the removal and disposition of obsolete stock.
• Directs acquisition of storage facilities in planning space utilization and determine future space requirements for maximum efficiency.
• Administers warranty control materials; coordinates items for return or reimbursement under warranty programs.
• Conducts inventory audits by matching physical inventory to computerized records, and reconciles discrepancies to make recommendations to correct system deficiencies.
• Monitors developments and legislations related to assigned area of responsibility to evaluate impact upon District operations. Recommends and implements equipment, practice and procedural improvements.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel. Provides and coordinates staff training to correct deficiencies and implements discipline or termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget. Participates in the forecast of funds and monitors expenditures needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Serves as the liaison for the Inventory and Stores Logistics Division with other divisions to negotiate and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees to prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies. Recommends modifications to inventory and stores logistics programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of materials management.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time professional verifiable experience in logistics management or inventory management or related experience, which must include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive inventory and stores logistics program
• Principles and practices of inventory and stores logistics management and distribution
• Methods and techniques of receiving, storing, distributing and shipping materials and equipment
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Methods and techniques of evaluating and analyzing warehouse and storeroom space utilization
• Inventory control computer business applications
• Procedures for inventory cost accounting
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping
• Principles and practices of budget preparation
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in

• Overseeing and participating in comprehensive inventory and logistics program
• Selecting, training, supervising and evaluating department staff
• Developing division goals and objectives
• Developing policies, procedures and standards
• Utilizing specialized computer applications for material management and inventory
• Determining space requirements
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods
• Interpreting and applying related Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state and federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [e-mail].

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.