Material Planner

5 months ago


BurtonOnTrent, United Kingdom Wabtec Full time

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Material Planner

**Salary**: £Competitive

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN) - (Onsite)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00pm and Friday 07:30am to 12:30pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

Within the production department you will be responsible for planning and monitoring the materials and products used by LH Group. You will ensure that the business doesn't run out of the materials required to maintain production. This will be achieved by coordinating, planning, and controlling supplier orders, schedules, and forecasts.

What will your typical day look like?
- Manage materials and support engineering change, project/program launch and run out with mínimal business impact.
- Generate and control supplier performance to achieve key performance indicators.
- Manage component availability issues, escalate, and communicate effectively to ensure closure and eliminate reoccurrence.
- Review forecast material requirements, report supply chain concerns/ability to meet customer orders and implement inventory optimisation strategies.
- Deliver supply chain solutions in project teams, undertake other material planner activities as instructed, and maintain health and safety practices.

What do we want to know about you?
- Previous experience within a Planning role is desirable.
- Able to work autonomously with strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good problem-solving/negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to present information to all levels.
- IT literate.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorization to work in UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.


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