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Wabtec Corporation Locomotive Maintenance Materials Management Specialist (MMS) – Kansas City, KS (Argentine Yard) in Kansas City, Kansas
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: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or 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.
Locomotive Maintenance Materials Management Specialist (MMS) – Kansas City, KS (Argentine Yard)
Don’t have experience maintaining locomotives? That’s ok! We provide in-depth technical training to give our technical advisors the knowledge and expertise needed to be successful.
Who will you be working with?
As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (BNSF) maintain their fleet of GE/Wabtec locomotives through expert logistics and materials/inventory management. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec technical and materials experts, all working to ensure our customer’s fleet is running at optimal levels.
How will you make a difference?
The Locomotive Maintenance Materials Management Specialist (MMS) position is dedicated to inventory and logistics excellence to ensure that our customer has the repair parts they need, when they need them. You’ll work with other Wabtec service shop locations, distribution centers, and suppliers to manage leverage our large-scale supply chain to ensure our customer is always covered.
Our structured training and certification program for Materials Management Specialists provides them with multiple career opportunities within the company as their careers progress. With over 27,000 global employees, Wabtec provides rich career development and growth opportunities for our employees.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (strongly preferred)
OR an associate degree + 2 years of relevant professional work experience (including military experience)
OR a high school diploma / GED + a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience (including military experience)
Prior experience in production control, planning, logistics, sourcing, material control, or another related type position
Experience, willingness, and ability to work in a locomotive repair shop environment and to work various shifts on various days as required, including having a flexible work schedule to perform auditing and training on various shifts.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Validated analytical and quality improvement ability
Ability to complete Wabtec Materials Certification Training within prescribed time (normally 12 months from hire date)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
Willingness and ability to work various shifts, various days, and work in shop environment
Proficiency in MS office applications, including Excel and Access applications
The ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance
A high level of dependability, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal
What will your typical day look like?
Order material across multiple sites at full lead-time to match associated schedules
Monitor on hand active and upcoming material to ensure material is available
Assist in monitoring constrained or critically allocated material including daily monitoring of extremely low on hand material and attending regular calls to obtain parts needed for locomotives
Engage supply chain on critical needs and communicate potential upcoming problem parts
Process customer sales orders and resolve system errors so orders will generate in system correctly
Work with all levels of personnel internally in resolving issues, tracking material availability, and advising on material usage. This includes analyzing duplicate usage, lost shipments, overages, missing material, troubleshooting oracle errors, helping track material discrepancy, and other items as needed and required.
Coordinate with Ryder and Services Logistics Team on active projects to ensure data accuracy and process compliance
Complete indirect purchasing for special projects
Work with 3rd party shops to ensure inventory accuracy and core accuracy, as needed
Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and changes in delivery dates or quantities
Provide overall support on any material issue to find solutions to a wide array of complex problems
All other job duties as assigned and required
What about the physical demands of the job?
Standing for long periods of time
Walking throughout the day
Walking up and down stairs
Climbing on/off of locomotives
Observing small writing and labels
Fitting into small or tight spaces if/when needed
Wearing all required personal protective gear (hardhat, steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection) throughout the day
Speaking and hearing
Typing and operating a computer
Working overnight shifts and multiple days in a row, as required
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
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.