Job Description
Material Specialist
Who will you be working with?
You will work closely with the materials planner and other project team members to ensure a seamless material supply to the repair line upon request.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Service SA Team, you will be responsible for managing the flow of material into the locomotive repair line during our operations at the subcontractor facility. This role involves overseeing all aspects of material-related activities including inventory management, procurement and ensuring timely availability of material for the locomotive repair line. You will work closely with the materials planner and other project team members to ensure a seamless material supply to the repair line upon request.
What do we want to know about you?
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a warehouse.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and distribution functions.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess strong willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
- Ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively without supervision.
- Computer literate Excel, Word, Outlook
What will your typical day look like?
Job Responsibilities:
- Receiving, storing, and issuing various material assets: equipment, consumables, chemicals, parts, tools, etc., considering the most efficient use of warehouse space, facilitating and speeding up the assembly of necessary inventory items.
- Carrying out work to place inventory items within the warehouse.
- Verifying the compliance of received/dispatched inventory items (equipment, consumables, inventory, chemicals, etc.) with accompanying documents (receipt notes and certificates).
- Moving inventory items to storage locations, sorting them by type, quality, purpose, and other criteria, operating an electric forklift.
- Picking material according to specified requests, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
- Receive incoming materials, inspect for quality, and verify against orders.
- Maintain organized and well-managed stock areas to facilitate easy access and inventory control.
- Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure excellent housekeeping in the warehouse.
- Ensure parts are labelled and allocated to relevant bins/shelves and ensure material is packaged securely and properly for shipping.
- Operate a forklift.
Qualifications
Education:
- Must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
- Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain or related qualifications from an accredited institution.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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