Supervisor Material Control - 90204039 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Paid Family Leave

Financial Advisor Sessions

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Supervisor Material Control in Washington, DC to administer and reconcile cycle inventory and ensure proper record integrity for rolling stock maintenance. You will oversee materials management resources, personnel and systems to support efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience and strong SAP/Ariba knowledge, along with Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus relevant experience.
• 6+ years of materials management or inventory control experience.
• SAP/Ariba or equivalent system knowledge and proficiency in CFR-49 safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receiving, warehousing, issuing and distribution of materials for repair and maintenance.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform adjustments as needed.
• Implement corporate policies for scheduling, shipping, receiving, and expediting.
• Interface with customers, vendors and internal teams; train staff on SAP, Exacta and CFR-49.
• Oversee warehouse operations and warranty programs.

Skills

SAP/Ariba

Materials management

Cycle counts

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Exacta

SAP

CFR-49 systems

Job description

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Supervisor Material Control - 90204039 - Washington

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20018

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Job Summary

Administer and reconcile the cycle inventory program, reviewing and monitoring inventory levels for various programs and maintaining record integrity. Maintain the safe, effective/efficient utilization of all Materials Management resources including personnel, equipment, facility, automated and/or computerized systems/infrastructures.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the receiving, warehousing, issuing and distribution of all direct and indirect materials used in the repair and direct support of the maintenance of rolling stock equipment as well as the logistical support of the Maintenance of Way operations for the Amtrak system.
• Review and monitor inventory levels and make appropriate adjustments.
• Implement and facilitate Corporate Policy/Procedures relative to all aspects of the material function, including scheduling, shipping, receiving, distribution, expediting, managing the warehouse and all warrantee programs relative to Amtrak.
• Interface with customers, vendors, department employees and other related parties.
• Assist the Manager in training of Exacta, SAP, Safety, CFR-49.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of SAP/Ariba, or an equivalent system
• Thorough understanding of materials management, warehouse inventory control and planning distribution environment.
• Understanding of cycle counts and methods to maintain and improve location and inventory validity and accuracy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Access
• Knowledge of replenishing inventories and minimizing out of stock items needed to repair equipment or for programs to maintain the highest service level attainable in support of maintenance of equipment and maintenance of way
• Strong familiarity of Corporate policies and procedures including safety, materials management and DOT (CFR49 requirements
• Ability to supervise agreement employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with the applicable labor contract
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, problem solving and presentation skills to guide and support members of the assigned unit in achieving goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs

The salary for the Supervisor Material Control is $94,600.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167349

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.