Aftermarket Materials Leader

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.

Position Summary

Main Duties & Responsibilities- Coordinate and execute part supply and part scheduling activities for required part numbers by using advanced planning system and Wabtec supply systems across all designated shops- Responsible for material planning/forecasting and inventory metrics across the service segment.- Monitor the results of changes to the inventory plan/forecast and recommend modifications.-
- Develop rolling 12 month rolling forecast monthly striving for 85% accuracy-
- Plan for prevention of excess inventory and stock outs.-
- Analyze and measure the current production status and identify problem areas that inhibit full schedule realization- Analyze data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve customer service levels and reduce total costs- Ensure all materials are supplied, stored and handled to meet Wabtec and the customer’s safety and site requirements.- Assure that the shops have the necessary materials, to meet required maintenance levels.- Work with internal and external stakeholders, such as Operations management, Production teams, Customer service team, quality, EHS, supply, and customer service reps, to meet Wabtec’s contractual obligations, and additionally any internal goals and performance metrics (KPI’s) management deems necessary- Assist customer fulfillment in defining processes for effective transport of materials to and from the Wabtec OHV LTSA site in a timely manner- Coordinate input on material shortages and delivery of hardware including subcontracted items.- Identify and react to material and production plans that do not meet customer requirements- Monitor implementation of corrective action plans for any material-related scheduling issues- Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts and across shops to resolve parts shortages- Develop and implement standard work for materials team to improve level of training and stabilize team operations- Prepare availability reports for all equipment, as required.- Resource correct parts and consumables and ensure a requisition is completed for ordering of parts.- Check, monitor and report weekly availability of parts.- Work with Production teams and Quality for part defects and return material as needed- Abide by all company Policies and Procedures.- Participate in workplace inspections and safe work observations.- Ensure mandatory PPE is applied.- Must comply with mandatory random drug & alcohol testing.- Attend all teaming toolbox talks and workplace safety meetings.- Undertake any travel and training required for the position.- To be flexible with work hours when required.- The ability to prioritise workloads.- Must be able to work as part of a team, with or without supervision.

Resources Required by the Position- Superior proven Personnel influencing and scheduling skills.- Experience in MRP, and ERP systems such as Oracle & SAP- MS Office Suite- At least 5 years of experience in a Material sourcing and/or Production scheduling position- Strong oral and written communication skills- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills- Understanding of LEAN principles and Six Sigma would be preferential- Inventory management experience is essential

Qualifications and Experience

Desired characteristics for this Role:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Operations or similar qualification, or equivalent significant industry experience in Sourcing, Materials Management and Production Planning.- Proven ability to plan, source and manage materials and production schedules in a multimillion dollar industrial environment with achievement of On Time Delivery and Cost efficiency.- Demonstrated ability to influence and schedule production teams in meeting objectives.- Significant experience in using and training others in the use of ERP and MR