PRINCIPAL MATERIEL PLANNER (INVENTORY MANAGEMENT)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Develops, implements, and monitors the strategic plan for inventory levels and availability in support of Metro's bus and rail divisions while optimizing inventory to meet the Metro's fiscal needs and goals. This position will support for three distinct areas in Logistics - EAM support (equipment asset management), inventory replenishment, and ASRS (Automatic Storage Retrieval System) support.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews for accuracy and approves, as required, the materiel forecast for the demand planning of purchased materiel supporting Metro's perpetual inventory system (new and rebuilt/refurbished) and in-house rebuilds for Operations' departments

• Performs analysis of materiel consumption

• Provides oversight to ensure effectiveness of planning and availability of materiel support for Metro locations, projects, and campaigns

• Creates and implements complex materiel planning

• Develops, implements, and utilizes complex algorithms to design projections and plan and control materiel requirements

• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates forecast trends

• Prepares forecasted usage and proposed delivery schedules to support Metro's materiel supply chain

• Coordinates logistics of material acquisition

• Identifies and maintains a forecast of material requirements for maintenance and overhaul production, and bus and rail divisions

• Reviews supply chain processes to identify additional cost reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies

• Prepares and distributes management, statistical, and planning reports, including ad hoc reports, as required

• Conducts workshops and presentations of industry best practices to ensure conformance by Metro staff and to maintain optimal service and inventory levels

• Recommends and implements process enhancements with internal clients

• Provides leadership, training, and technical advice to departmental staff

• Provides critical input into the strategic acquisition plan in support of supplying materiel requirements for the maintenance and overhaul of bus, rail, and maintenance of way operations

• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field

Experience

• Five years of relevant experience in supply chain management; experience using a computerized inventory system preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience reviewing materiel forecast for demand planning of purchased materiel supporting perpetual inventory system (new and rebuilt/refurbished)
• Experience providing technical assistance and training to departmental personnel on the Automatic Storage Retrieval System (ASRS)
• Experience analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving ASRS system problems, including performing system start-ups and shut-downs
• Experience identifying system transaction variances related to receiving, storage, retrieval, and distribution of material

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of supply chain management and large-scale materiel-production interfacing within a computerized environment
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public procurement and materiel management
• Inventory control best practices
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and other production control systems
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) logics and techniques
• Business mathematics, algorithms, and equations
• Forecasting techniques such as regression, trend analysis, seasonality, etc.
• Applicable computer software applications

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Creating and performing complex materiel planning
• Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting material consumption and trends
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Computer operations and applicable computer software applications

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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