Materials Controller

Role Overview

• Provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services
• Manages the Transit Services Purchasing Operations & Warranty Programs
• Ensures the availability of stock for transit bus and facility maintenance
• Responsible for general effectiveness of materials management operations

Requirements

• Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Business Administration, Materials and Operations Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of materials management and control experience, preferably in a bus and/or automotive parts environment.
• Knowledge of City/branch/department policies and procedures affecting Transit Materials Management Operations and the interface with Transit Facilities maintenance and Finance
• Knowledge of the computerized materials management system
• Knowledge of mechanical parts and supplies relating to vehicular and facility maintenance
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing practices
• Knowledge of purchasing, requisitioning and disposal procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Familiarity with SAP systems
• Mechanical knowledge
• Ongoing completion of Materials Management certificate courses