Program Materials Specialist

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

The Materials Team is responsible for the management, development, handling of materials to ensure they are suitable, available, and cost-effective for production or a specific project.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the materials team, you will be responsible of driving material input/output management and improve on time delivery. Work cross functionally on Internal/External customer orders with commercial and fulfillment teams to understand and manage demand

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree and basic supply chain experience
• Oracle, Excel, Access experience
• Supplier management experience
• Time management skills, ability to adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proactive attitude and a sense of urgency with meeting role objectives

What will your typical day look like?

The Program Specialist will provide support for major programs from beginning to end. Their main responsibility is to ensure material availability to meet program contract dates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Run material availability analysis and inventory risks before the customer orders are placed
• Work with CSR/program manager to ensure orders are placed correctly (Schedule dates, quantities, PNs, etc.)
• Match DRS BOMs with Oracle BOMs and orders to find discrepancies and ensure the BOM changes are translated to Oracle orders
• Maintain weekly materials tracker (material status: On hand, Promised on time, Promised > Need)
• Expedite material for the programs through the planners, buyers and material schedulers
• Meet weekly for program review
• Track shipments and escalation on shortages
• Ensure material reserves for the right customer orders to meet contractual dates

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.