Strategic Materials Planner

Wabtec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec, based in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Materials/Planning Specialist to manage direct materials for production lines, forecast shortages, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate ordering, ensure work order accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with MRP/MES systems are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or associate’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of operations or military experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously.
• Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills.
• Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and avoid part shortages; escalate issues and communicate to operations teams as necessary.
• Own internal ordering and lineside management of direct material for one or more production lines.
• Ensure work order and transactional accuracy as material requirements change for modernization and new builds.
• Provide timely disposition resolution for discrepant and non-conforming material.
• Be responsible for direct material presentation on all production lines.
• Meet inventory targets including month-end and quarter-close; maintain high accuracy during yearly inventory.
• Provide clear communication and technical materials guidance to management and other employees daily.
• Work cross-functionally in a "one team" focus to ensure customer success within the shop.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site rules; work with MRP/quality/MES systems.
• Work with various MRP, quality, and MES software systems to manage material and systemic requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Team player

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Quality improvement

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate's degree in a technical discipline (2+ years experience)

High school diploma/GED + 4 years operations or military experience

Tools

MRP systems

MES software

ERP systems

Job description

Wabtec, based in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Materials/Planning Specialist to manage direct materials for production lines, forecast shortages, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate ordering, ensure work order accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with MRP/MES systems are required.