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Role Summary/Purpose
Material Technical Advisor -
Co-ordinate with Suppliers and Shop floor for on time material fulfilmentThis Role will own daily line fulfilment & material audit inspection.Establish working rhythm with Master Scheduler, Purchase leader and Production Manager to ensure daily fulfillment and "Zero Hour Loss" on ShopDrive Lean Supply ChainResolve MRP exceptions, Purchase Req./ PO Exceptions with IT for establishing processes.Establish and improve MOQ definitions, Safety Stock levels and Kanban methodologies in partnership with Master SchedulerDrive RCA investigation and resolutionConduct daily walks on the floor, optimizing kit kart management and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues.Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material.Provide supply analysis data and implement recommendations. Provide fulfillment update for Sourcing reviews.Drive Engineering Changes process implementation with Master Scheduler and PurchasingBackflushing, account alias transactions & resolving inventory inaccuracy.Reviewing Non-Conforming Material & Out of service orderingItem setup completion & adhering to order management principles.Responsible for annual and Monthly budgeting for Miscellaneous inventory planned items.Responsible for Order management to line issuance.Optimization of Line Side Material PresentationWork order management and forecasting of Job close variance.Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Engineering degree from an accredited college with 2-5 years of experience in Material Planning capacity, Sourcing, Materials or Purchasing OperationsStrong quantitative and analytical skills;Strong PC and database management skills, including MS Office.Experience with Oracle ERP systems (Preferred)Desired Characteristics
Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities .Ability to work effectively in all environmentsStrong problem solving skillsFlexible attitude, willing to take on additional responsibilities.Team PlayerWho 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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
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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.
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