Onsite Shop Planner - Inventory & Logistics Expert

Wabtec Corporation; 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 warehouse material handling and logistics for locomotive maintenance on-site. You will ensure parts are available, tracked, and documented to keep locomotives running.

You will join a team performing inventory control, cycle counts, and shipment coordination while maintaining safety in a heavy shop environment. Training is provided to become proficient in Wabtec processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years of relevant work history.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Experience in logistics, shipping or receiving.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in a busy warehouse.
• Ability to work in a warehouse/heavy shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull material from warehouse and issue to locomotive with all required details.
• Manage weekly stockouts and update ETAs for out-of-stock parts.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory.
• Forecast material needs for inbound and in-shop locomotives.
• Coordinate shipments with proper paperwork and bill of lading.
• Record material transactions in Oracle/SAP and other systems.
• Maintain warehouse organization and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork / communication

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Shifts flexibility

Education

High school diploma / GED

Degree preferred

Tools

Oracle/SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Materials Specialist to manage warehouse material handling and logistics for locomotive maintenance on-site. You will ensure parts are available, tracked, and documented to keep locomotives running.

You will join a team performing inventory control, cycle counts, and shipment coordination while maintaining safety in a heavy shop environment. Training is provided to become proficient in Wabtec processes.