Inventory Analyst na Orange County Transportation Authority

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general direction, interprets both customer long-term and short-term inventory requirements; provides analysis and reporting on inventory demand and usage information and Materials Management manpower activity; ensures the control, accuracy, and quality of inventory materials.

This is an non-exempt position in Salary Grade 190: Min $40.64 – Mid $48.55 – Max $53.76 per hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled. 

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Works with staff to develop and document procurement methodology and strategies that support Maintenance Department inventory requirements and promote continuous improvement and industry best practices.
• Monitors cycle count activity, generates random audits, and analyzes results to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Leads and participates in the planning, testing, and implementation of major systems such as an Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM) platform, ensuring the overall effectiveness of the materials management processes.
• Leverages EAM system functionality to manage item master data, optimize stock levels, automate replenishment recommendations, and generate analytics dashboards for management reporting.
• Process Authorization for Disposal and Retirement request, coordinates asset disposal and performs the steps necessary to dispose of obsolete parts and equipment, post on-line items approved to sell at auction.
• Responsible for generating, reviewing and approving daily parts transfers; releases, analyzes and assigns recommended replenishment orders to the buyers, and maintains warehouse item maser files within the EAM system.
• Oversees and manages Federally Funded inventory, ensures compliance with funding requirements, and utilizes inventory optimization software to adjust stocking levels as necessary.
• Generates daily workshop purchase orders to support in-house rebuilding of production items; ensures appropriate documentation for all transactions.

Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues: Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.

• Develops tools and reporting solutions to analyze, monitor, and improve inventory turnover, stock-out performance, part transfer, bus-down situation, and critical parts availability.
• Applies critical thinking and technical expertise to resolve discrepancies in stock levels, transfers, and part usage.

Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal clients.

Develops Strategic Perspective: Knows how immediate work relates to organizational strategy, translates into actionable steps.

• Develops short and long-term strategies for materials management, leveraging data from the system to minimize excess inventory, reduce costs, and increase service reliability.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field with a minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and/or materials management.

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Ability to understand verbal communication and to respond
• Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.