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Senior Manager - Supply Chain, Warehousing and Logistics (SCWL)

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
May 5, 2021

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Management, Program Manager
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

The Department of Supply Chain Management seeks a Senior Manager for our Warehousing and Logistics Office.

This position will guide the successful implementation of both WMS and barcoding projects and integrate a new VMI provider across all warehouses. The successful candidate will foster and advance a Supply Chain focused People-First Culture through emotional intelligence, and positive labor relations, to include a strong emphasis that creates a values based management team aligned with the Chief Operating Officers Values.

This position also fully supports and implements the General Manager's vision to be the employer of choice and transportation provider of choice for the National Capital region.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Experience
  • Minimum of nine (9) years of diversified experience in all facets of supply chain management to include at least of five (5) years of supervisory management and five (5) years in warehousing and logistics environment.

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Warehouse & Logistics manages the day-to-day operations of the Authority's 24 warehouses that support the Chief Operating Officer's departments. The incumbent plans, coordinates, directs, procures, implements and monitors all warehousing and logistics functions in accordance with the Supply Chain Management's strategic plan. The incumbent ensures that all existing business processes are functioning as intended or are re-engineered as required. The incumbent leads the implementation of robust Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and barcoding activities and prepares the distribution center for Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) programs.

Essential Functions
  • Provides overall direction, coordination and monitoring of warehousing and logistics functions within Supply Chain Warehousing and Logistics (SCWL) including, the development of standard operating procedures; identification, and enforcement of safety regulations within the warehouses; the implementation of programs to ensure the safety and optimal performance of the workforce, and the establishment of employee recognition programs.
  • Evaluates maintenance work order and internal purchase order fulfillment performance at all locations to ensure the provision of proper and sufficient levels of parts supply inventory to allow maintenance to perform both planned and corrective maintenance activities for all transit equipment supported by SCWL. Provides ongoing input to the SCP&A team regarding inventory level adjustments so that product shortage issues will be properly addressed.
  • Assists in the development and creation of a short, medium, and long-term warehousing strategy to meet our internal customers' needs, with the goal of people, process, and product improvements.
  • Monitors warehouse and storeroom procedures for to ensure compliance with cycle counts policies, product expiration review and product policies (e.g., Fist in first out, FIFO). Ensures the availability of high quality of products are maintained for transit maintenance services.
  • Investigates and performs root cause analysis of customer complaints or service issue and implements corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Provides responses and resolutions to department and/or individual personnel as required.
  • Assumes Director SCWL delegated responsibilities, as needed, during conflicting meetings and/or during times when the Director is not available.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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