Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

Description

About the Role

Be a part of the dynamic and critical team that keeps the supply chains of the Port Authority moving!

The Port Authority's Procurement Department is looking for an Inventory Control Specialist. Reporting to the Operations Manager of the Warehouse & Inventory Management Division, the Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing supply chain management activities across the Port Authority’s warehouse operations. This includes managing the day-to-day flow of goods, planning logistics, and aligning supply with demand for assigned commodities to ensure operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.  

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain functions including sourcing, expediting, logistics coordination, and maintaining detailed material master descriptions in SAP.
• Utilize SAP to: 
  • Create and analyze statistical usage reports to support the development of new requirements contracts for facility maintenance materials.
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance inventory control strategies, improve demand planning, minimize obsolescence, and support fleet operations.
  • Conduct comprehensive item and inventory analysis by reviewing usage trends, validating material master coding, and ensuring data accuracy and compatibility for strategic planning.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure timely delivery of goods, verify contract compliance, process change orders, and manage contract status throughout its lifecycle.
• Obtain pricing for non-contracted inventory items to facilitate purchase orders or initiate new contracts.
• Collaborate with warehouse supervisors and Port Authority maintenance and operations staff across all facility locations to:
• Review material requirements
• Update MRP settings in SAP:
  • Achieve the department’s inventory turnover goal of four times annually.
  • Participate in emergency and snow operations with 24/7 availability.
  • Assist in warehouse cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Specialist, or its equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Inventory Management functions in SAP or other Inventory Management Systems. 
• Will be required to respond to Emergencies 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience with the Port Authority or government procurement process.
• Experience in contract administration.
• Knowledge of Inventory Control, program management, strategic sourcing procedures.
• Knowledge of warehousing operations and materials distribution. 
• Knowledge of automotive and building maintenance materials.
• Must be able to work on numerous projects concurrently and prioritize workload.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook software programs. 

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. 

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. 

The expected compensation range for this role is:​ ​Minimum: $ 73,658 Midpoint: $ 95,742 Maximum: $ 117,832​ 

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​

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How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.