Specialist, Materials/Planning

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Who will you be working with? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.  How will you make a difference? As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the Materials/Planning specialist provides materials management expertise to the operations team in addition to maintaining inventory accuracy, work order consumption, and ordering of direct materials. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to affect short-term and some long-term business goals.   What do we want to know about you?Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?  EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or associate’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of operations or military experience).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
  • Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously. 
  • Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills.
  • Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills.
  • Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.
• What will your typical day look like?
  • Work closely with the fulfillment and planning teams to forecast and avoid part shortages impacting production, escalating issues and communicating to the operations teams as necessary. 
  • Own all internal ordering and lineside management of direct material for one or several production lines simultaneously.
  • Ensure work order and transactional accuracy as our customers and internal stakeholders change material requirements for modernization and new build locomotive programs.
  • Provide timely disposition resolution for discrepant and non-conforming material.
  • Be responsible for direct material presentation on all of your production lines.
  • Meet inventory targets including month-end and quarter-close processes for inventory in addition to achieving a high level of accuracy during yearly physical inventory.
  • Provide clear communication and technical materials guidance to management and other Wabtec employees on a daily basis.
  • Work as part of a cross functional team, driving a "one team" focus, dedicated to customer success within the shop.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, OSHA work practices, and industry/site-specific work rules.
  • Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and other systemic requirements.
• What about the physical demands of the job?
  • Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
  • Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process
  • This role will engage with direct staff on a day shift schedule, and you may be asked to work overtime as necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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