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About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Location: This position is in INDOT’s LaPorte District Logistics Division.
Role Overview: Consumables Manager is responsible for the Supply Chain of INDOT’s Highway Maintenance team and asset inventory interfaces with District staff and service suppliers to manage the development and delivery of contracts/material to capture savings. Requires the ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations; Participates in meetings with staff, vendors, and management to discuss project status, supplier concerns, and facilitate problem resolution. Coordinate sourcing of Supply Chain needs thru contracts while following INDOT policies, practices and procedures. Directs and manages daily operations of District Inventory Administrator (DIA) to troubleshoot and solve problems in INDOT’s inventory control system, including research and manual inventory processes district wide. Oversees the process of the Annual Asset Inventory and inventory audits performed by the DIA. Monitors inventory cycle counts, review results, and make recommendations for correcting problems and errors. Extensive knowledge in the use of software programs including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Adobe. Collaborates with internal customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations; Requires high level ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and ability to work independently; Must possess valid driver’s license. Phone and vehicle provided for travel required of this position.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
- Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
- Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
- Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
- Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
- Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
- Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications.
- Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
- Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You’ll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
- a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, or
- a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or
- a Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or
- at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
- Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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