Materials Specialist

Wabtec; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Locomotive Maintenance Materials Management Specialist to manage inventory and logistics for CSX. You will coordinate parts to locomotives, handle cycle counts, and optimize material flow across a 24/7 shop environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a large global services network. Responsibilities include pulling parts, updating stock levels, arranging shipments, and performing material transactions in Oracle while maintaining strict documentation

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic math and accurate data entry.
• Experience in logistics or shipping/receiving environments.
• Experience or ability to safely operate forklifts and shop equipment.
• High level of attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control in a 24/7 shop environment with proper documentation.
• Pull material from warehouse and ensure correct locomotive matching with serials and service sheet.
• Weekly stockout management and ETA updates for stocking levels.
• Daily cycle counts to correct inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, paperwork, and transportation delays.
• Read mechanical drawings to determine needed material and perform forklift operations.
• Process material transactions in Oracle and restock warehouse stock.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (CSX) maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives through expert logistics and materials/inventory management. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec technical and materials experts, all working to ensure our customer’s fleet is running at optimal levels.

How will you make a difference?

The Locomotive Maintenance Materials Management Specialist (MMS) position is dedicated to inventory and logistics excellence to ensure that our customer has the repair parts they need, when they need them. You’ll work with other Wabtec service shop locations, distribution centers, and suppliers to manage leverage our large-scale supply chain to ensure our customer is always covered.

Our structured training and certification program for Materials Management Specialists provides them with multiple career opportunities within the company as their careers progress. With over 27,000 global employees, Wabtec provides rich career development and growth opportunities for our employees.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma / GED
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to operate multiple computer applications and enter/research information accurately and efficiently
• Successful previous experience working in a logistics or shipping/receiving work environment
• Previous experience safely operating forklifts and other shop equipment
• A high level of attention to detail in juggling multiple duties/responsibilities
• Must have the ability to work in warehouse/shop environment
• Previous experience or ability to work non-standard/shop coverage work schedules
• The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance
• A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

What will your typical day look like?

• Responsible for inventory management and inventory control metrics in a 24/7 shop environment which includes, but is not limited to:
• Pulling material from warehouse for shop use and ensuring material is issued to correct locomotive with all necessary information: position, serial number, removal reason, service sheet.
• Weekly managing stockouts, including obtaining updated estimated times of arrival for completely stocked out parts or parts low on stock.
• Daily performing cycle counts to find and correct inconsistencies in inventory on hands.
• Forecasting material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives and pulling in any needed material in the timeliest and cost efficient manner.
• Performing quality control processes on inbound and outbound shipments to meet company standards including checking shipment documents for discrepancies and resolving potential transportation delays or conflicts.
• Arranging LTL and Expedite shipments using the Ryder portal as well as ensuring correct paperwork is attached to all shipments and correct BOLs are used for proper billing. Ensuring customs documents are requested and obtained prior to shipping when needed.
• Effectively using multiple software programs to order, receive, ship, and track material to and from the warehouse. Including Hazmat material with appropriate shipping documents.
• Reading mechanical drawings to determine needed material.
• Forklift Operation including daily shift inspections.
• Compiling reports on various inventory metrics.
• Processing sales of material
• Retrieving repair cycle assets from shop floor, including timely and appropriate processing of assets in Oracle to ensure material is repaired and returned to stock quickly.
• Restocking warehouse and shop floor material.
• Performing general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of the warehouse.
• Processing warranty claims on any removed core that is warranty eligible.
• Performing daily counts of large commodity assets including verification of serial number and size for both FGI and repair cycle assets.
• Daily answer requests from Circle of Service shops requesting additional material for locomotives, ensuring the correct parts are requested, workorders are open, material is transacted correctly in Oracle, and appropriate shipping is arranged.
• Wearing of the proper safety equipment is a must.
• Recording of materials transactions such as receiving, distribution and Usage via appropriate system transaction or computer program.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Assist/lead with the coordination of physical inventory counting.
• All other job duties as assigned and required

What about the physical demands of the job?

Standing for long periods of time

Operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse machinery

Lifting and placing items of various sizes and weights (up to the restricted max weight) on/off shelves

Wearing required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, ear protection, eye protection, and proper feet protection.

Walking throughout the day

Walking up and down stairs

Climbing on/off of locomotives

Observing small writing and labels

Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day

Speaking and hearing

Typing and operating a computer

Working overnight shifts and multiple days in a row, as required

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

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.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is $21.00. 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

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 www.WabtecCorp.com.

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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