The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, operator of the METROLINK Commuter Rail System, is seeking a temporary Inventory Control Operator I who will work to ensure the availability of maintenance and repair materials at an optimum level that minimizes the Authority's financial obligation and adequately supports the maintenance and repair of rolling stock and system infrastructure. This position will be located at SCRRA's Central Maintenance Facility at 1555 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065 with travel to SCRRA field offices in Pomona and main office in Los Angeles.

This at-will employment will be for a limited term of up to, but not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30) or six (6) months, whichever comes first.

TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning January 7, 2020. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Perform inventory replenishment processes to ensure adequate inventory stocking levels are maintained to support requirements of maintenance and capital projects, interfacing with SCRRA's asset management and Oracle financial information systems.
• Review project and program material requirements analyze current inventory levels and recommend additional ordering quantities and appropriate delivery schedules.
• Perform inventory replenishment processes to ensure adequate inventory stocking levels are maintained to support requirements of maintenance and capital projects, interfacing with SCRRA's asset management and Oracle financial information systems.
• Review project and program material requirements, analyze current inventory levels and recommend additional ordering quantities and appropriate delivery schedules.
• Create, maintain and generate item numbers used for requisitioning and stocking inventory at approved locations.
• Administer and maintain monthly cycle count program, analyze results, investigate variances and recommend process improvements to improve accuracy.
• Perform asset maintenance cost analysis utilizing data from a multiple of sources.
• Provide reporting and analytical support during the SCRRA's annual physical inventory.
• Analyze inventory usage and stocking levels to minimize stock outs and/or disruption in supply of material to various SCRRA departments.
• Assist other SCRRA departments with determining the cost to place an order (purchase order, blanket purchase order, JOC, CTO) and the impact on operations.
• Monitor fixed assets for the impact on revenue and true inventory carrying costs.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with determining the requirements for planning and control parameters for service and stocking levels.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with determining key performance indicators (inventory turns, asset management ratio's, etc.), and other measurements in support of stakeholder metrics.
• Interface with and identify system improvements, or enhancements to the SCRRA asset management and Oracle financial information system.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with stratification of inventory, determination of ABC levels, slow moving and obsolete material.
• Support department in generating reports including the daily fuel report, inventory replenishment, weekly fuel received/used, month end scorecard and in year-end physical count.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in warehouse management, material handling or inventory management.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in material resource planning, warehouse management systems and advanced warehouse systems.
• Demonstrate prior work experience analyzing, developing and preparing complex reports.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and react to data and report information.
• Ability to pursue projects to improve processes and reduce waste and cycle time while completing daily responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Table, V & H Lookup and presenting data graphically.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
• An American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification.

• Transition between standing, walking and sitting at varying lengths of time.
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel and grasp tools to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to lift, hold and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Hear and perceive the nature of sounds.
• Listen and express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words.
• Adjust visual focus.
• Ability to climb stairs and work around machinery on the SCRRA railroad right of way and in railroad maintenance facilities.
• May be exposed to outside environment and heavy equipment impacting various body parts.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work.

Selection Process:
Following a review of resumes and/or applications, only the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview.  Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you believe you possess a disability that requires accommodation for the testing process, please provide notice with your application materials or call the Human Resources Department at (213) 452-0444. Proper supporting documentation may be requested by SCRRA in order to accommodate special needs of candidates.

SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.