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 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.
- Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services
- Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, supplier commitment dates, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
- Execute material planning activities for specified purchased components and materials, managing optimal material inventory levels, and reducing material shortages.
- Follow-up with supply base to ensure on time deliveries using the forecasted deliveries report.
- Place PO's with the required 2-week time frame.
- Work with Finance and Supplier for invoicing issues.
- Work with receiving and supplier for receiving discrepancies.
- Coordinate the return of the NCM's for the appropriate actions required.
- Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order.
- Handles invoice referrals.
- Expedites delivery of goods to users.
- Other duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION EDUCATION: - Associates degree In Supply Chain (APICS) or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: - A minimum of 3 to 5 years working in logistics
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferable in the transportation industry
OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: - Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel.
- Proficiency in MRP systems (Oracle) or similar applications
COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES - Team player and strong professional inter-personnel skills for effective communication with vendors, clients and related departmental personnel
- Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
- Stronger communication and customer service skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under fast paced environment. Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Quality System Awareness.
- Participation in on-going education and networking in a professional continuous improvement environment
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.