Benefits Package Highlights: - Generous Medical & Rx plan
- Dental & Vision Plan
- Railroad Retirement Benefits - a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
- Fidelity 401K Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
- Education Assistance
- Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
- Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
- Pet, Home, Auto insurance
Minimum Knowledge and Experience: - Five years of relevant experience in materials or warehouse management, preferrably in transportation, manufacturing, or transit
- Experience with inventory management, materials planning, and cycle counting
- Minimum High School diploma. Two-year or four-year college degree a plus.
- Knowledge and application of inventory control practices and procurement policies and procedures.
- Valid driver's license.
- Familiarity with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements for materials storage.
Skills:
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft D365, Trapeze a plus)
- Must have intermediate skills in MS Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties): - Demonstrates committment to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance in all aspects of warehouse and inventory operations.
- Lead and supervise storehouse staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance oversight, and troubleshooting challenges.
- Manage day-to-day operations of warehouses to ensure continuity of service, safe practices, and quality.
- Manage and perform routine cycle counts to drive inventory accuracy and reduce variances.
- Coordinate and lead the annual physical inventory, ensuring full compliance with internal controls, KCS accounting standards, and external audit standards.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, and documentation of parts and materials using the Trapeze inventory management system.
- Maintain accurate tracking of parts issues, returns, and adjustments maintaining within Trapeze.
- Establish,maintain, and monitor KPIs related to inventory control procedures.
- Monitor and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize loss, ensure accuracy,and improve accountability in warehouse operations.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies and lead root cause investigations, implementing timely and effective corrective actions.
- Liase cross-functionally with the Procurement and Mechanical teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and material flow to support business operations.
- Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to parts handling, receiving, storage, and system entries to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Provide regular support, guidance, and reporting to KCS client (MBTA)
- Assist with development of monthly ODRL reporting requirements that meet contractual obligations required by the MBTA.
- Train and coach staff on best practices and proper system use, with emphasis on the functionality of Trapeze and adherence data entry standards.
- Generate and interpret inventory reports to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities across warehouse and materials operations., Otherduties as assigned.
Working Conditions (including Physical Demands)- Work Environment includes a blend of office, warehouse, and outdoors.
- Exposures include loud noises, cold and hot environments.
- Essential Physical Requirements include climbing, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), and walking.
- Requires occasional travel between warehouse and operational facilities.
- Occasional weekend work required
- Must follow and enforce KCS safety protocols including the use of PPE where required.
Additional Statements:• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
