Strategic Materials & Inventory Lead

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

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.