SENIOR MANAGER, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro Los Angeles, California, United States
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Categories: Administration and Management, Purchasing and Warehouse
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 28, 2025
Job Description:
SENIOR MANAGER, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Description
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
Participates in the overall management operations and activities of Metro's Inventory Management. Leads the Rail Logistics team with a vision, strategy and objectives. It is imperative for this position to develop each team member and the team as a whole for culture, performance and safety. Leads the Rail Logistics team in training and the importance of inventory activities, cycle counting, asset tracking and customer service. The Sr. Manager must be able to enable change and understand Supply Chain methodologies.
Recruitment Timelines : I nterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 24th. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
- Participates in the development, implementation, and management of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and long- and short-range planning efforts for inventory and logistics management
- Provides direction and control over all inventory activities, including inventory variance analysis, Logistics Operations, auditing, asset tracking, and disposition of assets
- Consults and collaborates with internal and external clients and key stakeholders to ensure service excellence and continuously improve inventory management processes and logistics activities
- Provides oversight on the disposition of items/assets to maximize return on investment, including inventory budget and capital asset inventories
- Manages and prepares periodic and special reports regarding assigned activities and measures success against key performance indicators
- Advises senior management and staff on materiel management policies, procedures, and practices
- Monitors the establishment of standardization of inventory items and product quality standards
- Consults with and advises senior and executive management staff and the Board of Directors on inventory management activities and issues
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies
- Represents Metro in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations
- Supervises, trains, develops, and motivates subordinate staff
- Assists management in the preparation and administration of the division budget
- Serves as department head during supervisor's absence
- Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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, or a related field; Master's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience
- Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience overseeing the activities of inventory and materiel management
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
- APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification preferred
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.
- Experience monitoring inventory cycle counts to ensure accuracy, accountability, and successful completion within established timelines
- Experience overseeing enterprise asset management systems such as M3, ULM, and ASRS to enhance asset tracking, utilization, and operational efficiency
- Experience evaluating and improving business processes for bus and rail maintenance operations to optimize workflow and resource management
- Experience leading and mentoring labor-represented employees to support teamwork and performance goals
Essential Knowledge
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 inventory management
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing inventory management
- Theories, principles, and practices of accounting, finance, and financial recordkeeping
- Information systems concepts related to inventory management
- Product quality testing and market trends, trade, and pricing conditions
- Various commodity, product, and service markets
- Modern management theory
- Applicable enterprise computing systems
- Planning, organizing, and directing large-scale inventory management support programs
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
- Determining strategies to achieve goals
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives
- Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
- Mediating and negotiating
- Perform statistical and financial analysis
- Establish and implement policies and procedures
- Plan financial and staffing needs
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Represent Metro before the public
- Travel to offsite locations
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
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 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 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
Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific