Onsite Materials Specialist – Locomotive Logistics

Wabtec; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health & retirement benefits

Benefits program

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist to support the Field Service Americas team onsite at a customer facility. You will manage material handling, inventory, and logistics to keep locomotives in service, working closely with field technicians and suppliers.

You will gain world-class training, advance in a global company, and contribute to uptime and efficiency. The role requires forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of relevant work history.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Willingness to lift up to 35 lbs routinely.
• Experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Forklift experience and safety-minded approach.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Pull material from warehouse for shop use and ensure correct locomotive assignment with full data.
• Weekly stockout management and updated ETAs for parts.
• Inventory control via cycle counts and annual physical inventory coordination.
• Forecast material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives and source material efficiently.
• Quality control on shipments and resolve transportation delays or conflicts.
• Arrange LTL/Expedite shipments with proper paperwork and bills of lading.
• Utilize multiple software programs to order, receive, ship, and track material.
• Compile reports on inventory metrics and process warranty claims.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Oracle/SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist to support the Field Service Americas team onsite at a customer facility. You will manage material handling, inventory, and logistics to keep locomotives in service, working closely with field technicians and suppliers.

You will gain world-class training, advance in a global company, and contribute to uptime and efficiency. The role requires forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and flexibility across shifts.