It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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, you will be responsible for ideation, design, implementation of critical strategic initiatives. We have three production facilities located here in Fort Worth. You will help bring a strong focus to continuously improving both our team and our processes.

What do we want to know about you?

The Lead Materials Planning & Execution Specialist will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes within the Texas Mining organization. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise related to data mining, Oracle ERP system, and materials to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college (or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a production planning, production control, sourcing or configuration control role)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, production control, sourcing, or configuration control
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and best practices
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities at one time
• Ability to develop, lead, and challenge a team of analytical material experts
• Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP system
• Knowledge of shop operations, facilitations, production control, manufacturing or materials functions
• Familiar with production control systems and routines
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills
• Self-starter and takes the initiative to identify and implement new ideas
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Experience with PowerBI, Excel, Access, or other data analytic tools
• Experience with Web ADI/Data Loader

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide accurate inventory forecast and walk variances/create ad hoc reports as needed and report to OpEx/Material Executives
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives to improve inventory turns
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce excess/zero demand inventory (EZDI), non-conforming inventory, etc.
• Develop and implement measures to improve inventory accuracy, lead annual physical inventory
• Develop and implement inventory strategies to address customer order variation and supply chain disruptions
• Set and maintain Oracle item attributes per corporate and site level material strategies
• Create and publish weekly pegging report for MTA materials shortage tracking
• Analyze system data on a set rhythm to troubleshoot planning disruptions or inaccuracies
• Maintain release schedule for SISCO material
• Work closely with configuration and control/cut-in specialist to ensuring planning accuracy
• Act as TXO point of contact for VMI material and chemical shortage tracking
• Complete monthly BULK sub-inventory analysis and write off
• Develop metrics and tools for monitoring TXO materials health/system integrity level
• Provide leadership to other process improvement
• Actively participate in a Teaming driven culture
• Additional responsibilities/tasks as required

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

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $67,400 - $96,000.

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 an 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).

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

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