Onsite Rail Materials Specialist – Inventory & Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist to join the Field Service Team at the customer site. You will manage materials for locomotive maintenance, ensure availability of parts, and support logistics operations to keep the fleet running smoothly.

The role requires school completion or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work different shifts in a warehouse environment. Relocation support may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years of relevant work history acceptable.
• Experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse environments preferred.
• Able to perform basic math calculations and lift ~35 lbs.
• Experience operating forklifts and other shop equipment is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong attendance and reliability; able to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pull material from warehouse for shop use and ensure correct locomotive assignment.
• Manage stockouts and update ETAs for parts with low stock.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with the Annual physical inventory.
• Forecast material needs and coordinate timely material pull for locomotives.
• Perform quality checks on inbound/outbound shipments and resolve discrepancies.
• Arrange LTL/Expedite shipments with proper paperwork and customs documents when needed.
• Use multiple software systems to order, receive, ship, and track material, including Hazmat where applicable.
• Record material transactions in Oracle/SAP and track inventory metrics.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Oracle/SAP

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Materials Specialist to join the Field Service Team at the customer site. You will manage materials for locomotive maintenance, ensure availability of parts, and support logistics operations to keep the fleet running smoothly.

The role requires school completion or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work different shifts in a warehouse environment. Relocation support may be provided.