Strategic Inventory & Logistics Planner

dart; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) plans and monitors stock levels and requisitions to support bus operations in the Dallas area. This role coordinates initial provisioning for spare parts and integrates material planning with other departments to ensure efficient operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least 3 years of inventory planning experience. Proficiency with PC tools and strong customer-facing skills are essential for timely replenishment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in inventory planning, management and/or technical/engineering or related environment.
• Knowledge of Material Control inventory techniques.
• Working knowledge of PC and software applications to include word processing, database, spreadsheet, etc.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to use his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to be action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to pick up on technical things quickly and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, plans and integrates stock levels, daily usage, ordering on bus/rail support and related stock items and requisitions quantities to be purchased using past usage, forecast demand and consensus of opinion techniques.
• Coordinates expediting function on stock-out part conditions, performing credit card purchases when required. Keeps customer informed on all parts shortages, which could result in work stoppage.
• Reviews and establishes order points at stocking locations. Coordinates order points with minimum/maximum stock positions and orders quantities. Monitors and corrects order points/maimum stock levels at satellite warehouses.
• Coordinates initial provisioning for spare parts to include new equipment and rolling stock.
• Establishes, executes, and recommends changes to policies and procedures established by senior management. Develops and enforces procedures for section.
• Plans and facilitates planning sessions on inventory involving Operations and Vendors.
• Monitors & plans component rebuilt program for bus & rail operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory planning

Material control

PC proficiency

Customer focus

Time management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) plans and monitors stock levels and requisitions to support bus operations in the Dallas area. This role coordinates initial provisioning for spare parts and integrates material planning with other departments to ensure efficient operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least 3 years of inventory planning experience. Proficiency with PC tools and strong customer-facing skills are essential for timely replenishment