Assistant Director Material Planning and Catalog
Job ID: 16605
Business Unit: Metro-North Railroad
Location: Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: MofW Material Management
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Description
Job Title: Assistant Director Material Planning and Catalog
Department: Maintenance of Way
MTA Agency: Metro-North Railroad
Primary Location(s): Croton Harmon, NY
Salary Range: $116,861-$146,076
Regulated/Safety Sensitive: Non-DOT Regulated/Safety Sensitive
Union Affiliation: Non-agreement
Closing Date (if applicable): Until Filled
Shift (if applicable): Not Applicable
Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable
Other: Telework eligible
ABOUT THE AGENCY
MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities for its employees.
Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.
JOB SUMMARY
To assist the Director, Operations Support in the efficient administration of the Material Requirements & Planning subgroups of MofW Material Management, by ensuring adequate but not excessive levels of material are available in Inventory to meet operational requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responsible for development and implementation of inventory replenishment and material forecasts operational needs. Manages the monitoring of transactional history and analysis for reorder generation recommendations as well as offline analytical data manipulation. Collaborates with using departments to refine projected forecast needs. Represents department on technical systems in support of the Material Management function.
· Acts as liaison, both independently and as support to the Director, Operations Support with internal customers and with MNR Management. This includes problem solving and troubleshooting as well as specifications, lead-times, and reorder points to ensure the proper availability of a multi-million-dollar inventory in support of the Operating Departments.
· Communicates, corresponds independently and with the Director, Operations Support involving external parties including but not limited to, various audit and oversight organizations in all matters relevant to Material Management Operations.
· Oversee Material Management Requirements & Planning subgroup's personnel matters, including overall staff performance, adherence to policies/procedures in Inventory replenishment, requisitioning, and other personnel actions involving hiring, training and employee development.
· Manages the timely and efficient reallocation of storeroom material for nonmoving inventory in accordance with Material Management requirements, procedures and internal controls.
· Prepares and monitors annual inventory dollar forecasts for the department providing quarterly analysis and end-of-year recap reporting to Finance Department.
· Oversee the management of the subgroup's Strategic Business Plan in collaboration with the Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
· Superb problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
· Ability to operate effectively in high pressure situations; must be flexible and adapt to change.
· Ability to direct a multi-level professional staff with a minimum of supervision and guidance.
· Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment and decision making.
· Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
· Ability to deal with internal and external customers and all levels.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Knowledge of inventory & procurement principles, systems and government procurement regulations.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable applications
· Familiarity with Material Management systems, Inventory and/or Transportation/Railroad Operations.
The following is/are preferred: N/A
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
Business, Finance, Economics or Engineering. Demonstrated, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree, to include 4 additional years of related experience
Minimum 5 years
of progressively responsible experience in the area of engineering, construction material management, procurement or public administration related to perpetual inventory systems including high level management and/or supervisory positions
Minimum 3 years
of experience supervising a staff
The following is/are preferred : N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required :
Valid Driver's License
OTHER INFORMATION
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").
Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.
HOW TO APPLY:
For Internal Applicants : Log in to the My MTA Portal, click on the My Job Search tile, select the Careers link, search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the on-screen instructions.
For External Applicants : Visit www.mta.info (https://nymta.sharepoint.com/sites/MNR--TA/Shared%20Documents/General/Jetdocs/www.mta.info) , click the "Careers" link located in the footer under the "The MTA" section, then click on "See All Open MTA Positions". Search for the desired position, click Apply, and follow the instructions.
