JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide management and leadership for the operations of the Materials Management unit in District 8 Willmar/Marshall. The Purchasing/Inventory Unit provides purchasing and inventory services for all District 8 locations and employees, in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and policies.
This position supervises the operation of materials management and procurement functions for District 8, Marshall/ Willmar. This includes providing supervision and leadership to the inventory staff, shipping and receiving, purchasing, consumable inventory, fixed asset process, development and implementation of purchasing inventory work planning efforts, and disposal of surplus and obsolete and waste materials. In this position the incumbent will office primarily in Willmar or Marshall, plus travel to the other office location on a regular basis.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, Transportation Materials Supervisor applicants must meet one of the following:

• One (1) year of professional supervisory experience of staff in inventory control, accounting, or purchasing.

OR

• Two (2) years of professional experience as a professional buyer or in accounts receivable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver’s License Check - A revoked or suspended Driver’s License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.