Materials And Inventory Supervisor

Sunline; Thousand Palms, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SunLine Transit Agency seeks a highly organized Materials and Inventory Supervisor to lead warehouse and inventory operations, ensuring efficient procurement, storage, distribution, and management of vehicle parts, materials, tools, and supplies for transit operations.

The role requires experience in inventory control, warehousing, procurement, and staff supervision, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate warehouse and inventory operations across multiple locations.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff by providing direction, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, transfer, and inventory control of vehicle parts, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Manage inventory replenishment activities, monitor stock levels, and coordinate forecasting efforts to maintain adequate inventory availability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse policies, procedures, and operational controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain inventory management systems and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Assist with vendor contracts and purchasing activities to ensure quality products and cost-effective solutions.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and enforce warehouse security protocols and inventory control measures.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Prepare reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to improve warehouse and inventory operations.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Procurement

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Vendor relationships

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Inventory software

Warehouse systems

Job description

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Materials And Inventory Supervisor

FINANCE Full Time Thousand Palms, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary Range: $28.94 To $31.27 Annually

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Materials and Inventory Supervisor to lead our warehouse and inventory operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient procurement, storage, distribution, and management of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies that support our transit operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in inventory management, warehousing, procurement, and staff supervision, as well as a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer service.

What You'll Do

As the Materials and Inventory Supervisor, you will:

• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate warehouse and inventory operations across multiple locations.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff by providing direction, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, issuance, distribution, transfer, and inventory control of vehicle parts, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Manage inventory replenishment activities, monitor stock levels, and coordinate forecasting efforts to maintain adequate inventory availability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse policies, procedures, and operational controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain inventory management systems and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Assist with vendor contracts and purchasing activities to ensure quality products and cost-effective solutions.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and enforce warehouse security protocols and inventory control measures.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Prepare reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to improve warehouse and inventory operations.

What We're Looking For

Knowledge of:

• Warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution practices.
• Inventory control systems and materials management processes.
• Purchasing, budgeting, and contract administration principles.
• Public sector procurement and warehouse operations (preferred).
• Safety regulations and best practices related to warehouse operations.
• Parts and materials used in vehicle maintenance and repair environments.
• Inventory and business management software applications.

Ability To:

• Lead, motivate, and develop staff in a collaborative environment.
• Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and make sound recommendations.
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Build positive relationships with staff, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related field, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

License

• Possession of a valid and unrestricted California Class C Driver License.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering a collaborative, customer-focused workplace where employees have opportunities to contribute, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on our organization and the community we serve.

Additional Information

To ensure you receive important recruitment updates, interview invitations, and other employment-related communications, please monitor your email regularly, including your spam, junk, and clutter folders. Due to previous filtering issues, emails from the Agency have occasionally been directed to these folders. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they receive and respond to all communications in a timely manner.

Disclaimer: This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

All applicants are subject to SunLine Transit agency employment requirements, including our Physical. Drug and Alcohol testing program and Background check.

Nepotism Policy:Recruitment shall be conducted consistent with the Agency's nepotism policy, which is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at 760-343-3456, ext. 1609.

SunLine Transit Agency reserves the right to select the best-qualified person applying for vacant positions.

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