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Material Planner

Procurement & Support Services

Job Description:

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:

Executes daily activities related to all inventory planning and procurement under the direction of Procurement & Logistics Department management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• As directed, maintains the perpetual inventory system, adding and modifying data against the inventory corporate item master. Responsible for the scheduling of cycle counts, picking and inventory replenishment monthly jobs.

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data regarding inventories, minimum order quantity and lead times to better align supply with demand. Reviews inventory consumption and recommends reorder levels to meet demand.

• Interfaces directly with Surface Transit or Rail, Engineering, Purchasing and other departments to determine material requirements. Works to properly balance inventory availability with inventory investment.

• P roactively and timely communicates with vendors to expedite past due orders to minimize stock outs, resolve order discrepancies and delivery issues to ensure parts and supplies are available when required.

• Supports and provides technical support for assigned field locations on automated replenishment. Executes inventory addition, changes and updates reorder levels as requested. Ensures optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained accommodate demand.

• Conducts field visits and trains field users in inventory control and system maintenance to ensure that they have a working knowledge of the inventory system and all the functions pertaining to inventory.

• Prepares, monitors, and distributes periodic status reports summarizing and analyzing inventory usage, open material requests, purchase order detail and cycle count adjustments.

• Performs all duties within the currently approved systems of record and properly maintains documents in conformance with document control policies.

• Remain current on all required training.

• Plans, tracks, and reports on work activities with the end result being professional, transparent, efficient in execution of duties.

• Provides both proactive and prompt responsive customer service to client departments.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Procurement & Logistics Leadership

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience or any combination of education and relevant experience

• The degree must be in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, IT or related degree area.

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, and other systems in use or under development. Systems may change over time.

Communication – Must be able to understand active listening and have excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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