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Wabtec Corporation Fulfillment Specialist in Kansas City, Missouri

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.

Who will you be working with?

Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a Fulfillment Specialist that will meet the requirements for the production demand by maintaining needed inventory. This role works with production leaders, engineers, aftersales and stakeholders vested in meeting customer demand.

How will you make a difference?

The Fulfillment Specialist will develop inventory plans, procure the materials, parts, and components at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery expectations. The position is responsible for the balance between inventory turns and service level of designated inventory items.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred.

  • 5 years Buyer/Planner experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Previous experience with MRP material related system

  • Familiarity with Nordco equipment a plus

  • Proficient in the use of computer applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

  • Ability to read blueprints, good mathematical aptitude and knowledge of quality assurance philosophies, practices and techniques

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to interact and clearly communicate with other functional areas of the organization, management and suppliers

  • Understanding of LEAN techniques including material pull systems

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Effective presentation of information and ability to respond to questions from managers, employees and customers

  • Ability to be a self-starter and professionally react to different situations

What will your typical day look like?

  • Analyze daily requirements to determine materials needs and execute purchase orders to satisfy demand schedules

  • Maintain accurate delivery information on open purchase orders through supplier acknowledgements

  • Expedite material delivery where necessary for production and service

  • Continually review stocking levels for each item to provide targeted service levels

  • Communicate with suppliers to best support the inventory plan and provide timely delivery for production needs

  • Regularly update backlog status reports and communicate with customer service expected delivery for customer orders

  • Review and recommend disposition of all excess and obsolete inventory

  • Perform root cause analysis of service outliers to identify and implement improvements in overall process

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products

  • You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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.

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.

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