Onsite Locomotive Materials Planner

Wabtec Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage on-site material handling and inventory for locomotives. You will be responsible for issuing parts, coordinating stock, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for locomotive repairs.

The role requires forklift operation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a warehouse/shop environment across varying shifts. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED or 1-3 years of relevant work history.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ETAs for completely stocked out parts or parts low on stock.
• Performing inventory management via cycle counts and assist/lead the coordination of the Annual physical inventory.
• Forecasting material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives and pulling in any needed material in the timeliest and most 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.
• Effectively using multiple software programs to order, receive, ship, and track material to and from the warehouse. Including Hazmat material with appropriate shipping documents.
• Compiling reports on various inventory metrics.
• Processing sales of material by receiving and closing our purchase orders
• Retrieving repair cycled 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.
• Work with suppliers on applying core credits where necessary.
• Performing daily counts of large commodity assets including verification of serial number and size for both FGI and repair cycle assets.
• Wearing of the proper safety equipment and following all local, Customer and Business procedures is a must.
• Recording of materials transactions such as receiving, distribution and usage via appropriate system transaction or computer program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle/SAP

MS Office

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage on-site material handling and inventory for locomotives. You will be responsible for issuing parts, coordinating stock, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for locomotive repairs.

The role requires forklift operation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a warehouse/shop environment across varying shifts. Training and safety are emphasized.