Director, Logistics (Rail Payroll)

Director, Logistics (Rail Payroll) Procurement & Support Services Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible. Summary Supervises supply chain managers, professionals, and agreement staff; is responsible for the day-to-day operations; and sets the overall general direction material management, and supply chain for NJ TRANSIT under the leadership of Procurement & Logistics Department executives. Roles and Responsibilities Inventory Planning & Management Responsibilities The Director is responsible for the overall supply chain strategy and management of all inventory and other materials, including warehouses and other satellite store locations. It is the Directors responsibility to develop, implement, measure, and adjust the strategy as need and market conditions evolve. The Director manages a team of professionals and agreement personnel to achieve these ends. Ensures that inventory is planned to adjust to adjust to changing user demands, preventative and routine maintenance to achieve an outcome of optimized material levels with appropriate safety stock and zero material outages. Manages or performs material planning team activities. Ensures that all inventory transactions are complete, and monitors, analyzes and takes corrective actions where appropriate. Maintains and assures adequate materials supply for running repairs and equipment at all locations including outlying facilities. Manages all warehouse activities. Systems of Record Responsibilities The Director ensures that all work is properly executed within the established Systems of Record, or, where manual processes are employed, properly maintains documents in conformance with document control policies. •Champions the use of current systems and the development and deployment of new systems. •Training Responsibilities The Director is a champion of training and professional development for their team. •Assures that team members are current with all required training and have Development Plans, Goals, and Rated Accomplishments Leadership Responsibilities Optimizes the workload and assignments of the team and Department to efficiently support the supply chain needs of NJ TRANSIT. Expands expertise horizontally or vertically in procurement and encourages the development of team members expertise. Manages team members including coaching, mentoring, advising, career development, and succession planning. Reviews, corrects, and provides feedback on the work of the team or work performed under Director’s direction by other contributors. Collaborates with and advises colleagues on a regular basis to continuously improve the Procurement & Logistics Department. Provides advice to the leadership of the Procurement & Logistics Department as a member of the Procurement & Logistics Management Team. Other Responsibilities Plans, assigns, tracks, reports on team activities with the end result being professional, transparent, efficient execution of duties. Cultivates relationships with customers and client departments on their supply chain needs so as to reduce cycle time, reduce cost of inventory, and still dependably meet the needs of NJ TRANSIT in a timely manner. Ensure deliverables and timelines are met. Considers and promotes strategic solutions to create efficiencies and greatest value for NJTRANSIT. Works on special projects assigned by the Senior Director. Performs other duties as assigned by Procurement & Logistics Leadership. This Position Supervises Manager Planning Sr Planning Supervisor Manager Warehouse Sr Warehouse Supervisor Planning Staff Agreement Staff Education, Experience and Qualifications Bachelors degree and 15 years of related experience or any combination of equivalent education and relevant experience A Master's degree may be allowed to replace 5 years of experience. Masters degree, Professional License, or Certification preferred. The degree(s) must be in Business, Public Administration, Law, Engineering, Economics, IT or related degree area. Demonstrated experience managing a team of procurement professionals. Government sector experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Technology – Must be able to work proficiently in the following Systems of Record: ECMS, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access Databases, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams), Adobe, Oracle ERP, Kronos, Bid Express, and other systems in use or under development. Systems may change over time. Communication Must be able to perform active listening and have excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to plan, develop, and deliver executive and board level presentations. Leadership A demonstrated track record of interacting with executive leadership and managing other professionals is required. A demonstrated track record of developing and implementing strategic solutions that advance the interests of the enterprise. Understanding of union agreements and managing agreement personnel. Procurement Must be able to use KPIs to optimize processes and organizations. Must be able to identify and understand trends in data and adjust actions accordingly. Must understand the technical requirements of buses, trains, and their parts. Must be proficient in perpetual inventory systems. Must have a working knowledge of inventory material management from planning through procurement to warehousing and distribution. At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package: Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Paid Leave Tuition Assistance Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan Retirement Plans 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Location City: Newark State: NJ Salary Range: $105,000 - $170,000

Salary : $105,000 - $170,000