DIRECTOR, LOGISTICS (WAREHOUSE & 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

Directs and oversees Logistics, Inventory Control and Inventory Management operations and activities in support of the State of Good repair program while meeting Metro's strategic goals.

This position will direct and control the management of all logistics and inventory control activities, including inventory variance analysis, auditing, asset tracking and disposition of assets. Monitors and establishes the Standard Operating Procedures for logistics and inventory control business units. Directs the operation of the inventory management, including computer security and recovery capability, and Equipment Asset Management (EAM) system.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 21, 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

• Directs and controls the management of all Logistics and Inventory Control activities, including inventory variance analysis, auditing, asset tracking, and disposition of assets
• Plans and monitors Logistics, Inventory Control, and inventory management activities
• Consults and advises management staff and the Board of Directors on inventory management activities and issues
• Monitors developments related to assigned areas of responsibility, evaluates their impact upon Metro operations, and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements
• Represents Metro in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations
• Directs the operation of the inventory management systems, including computer security and recovery capability
• Supports the disposition of salvage and supply items to maximize return on investment, including inventory budget bus parts asset and capital asset inventories
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and long- and short-range planning efforts for Logistics, Inventory Control, and inventory management
• Directs the preparation and administration of the division budget
• Assists in the development and modification of Metro's long- and short-range plans
• Confers with Metro management regarding Logistics, Inventory Control, and inventory management activities
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies
• Directs the preparation of a variety of periodic and special reports regarding assigned activities
• Monitors establishment of standardization of inventory items and product quality standards
• Supervises, trains, develops, and motivates assigned staff
• 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

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in large-scale inventory and materiel production interfacing programs; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

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

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 interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience applying principles and practices of logistics and inventory management, including systems and concepts related to inventory control
• Experience conducting financial planning activities, including preparing division budgets, evaluating staffing needs, and developing strategies to meet operational goals
• Experience supporting the disposition of salvage and supply items in accordance with organizational procedures and regulations
• Experience directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support inventory management and logistics planning efforts

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 logistics and inventory management
• Financial, statistical, analytical processes and procedures
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Various commodity, product, and service markets
• Product quality testing and market trends, trade, and pricing conditions
• Information systems concepts related to inventory management
• Modern management theory
• EEO and Affirmative Action rules and regulations
• Applicable business software applications

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

• Planning, organizing, and directing large-scale inventory management support programs
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Planning financial and staffing needs
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives

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

• Represent Metro before government agencies and the public
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Supervise, train, and motivate assigned staff
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

The 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 location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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: 7/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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