Import – Export – Logistics and Indirect Purchaser

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

As a Traffic Coordinator, you will collaborate with the Materials, Customs, Finance team, and Brokers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all materials arriving at the borders are not delayed due to paperwork issues. Additionally, you will support internal customers by providing updates on the status of materials at the border and supplying necessary information to the Customs and Finance teams. You will also be responsible for creating a tax and customs budget and tracking all expenses to stay within this budget.

As a member of the Field Services Americas team, you will be responsible for helping our customer (Ferromex) maintain their fleet of Wabtec locomotives by providing sourcing, negotiating, and procuring a wide range of indirect goods and services to support the overall business operations. You will be part of a team made up of Wabtec materials experts, all working to ensure our customer’s service levels

How will you make a difference?

As a Traffic Coordinator, you will oversee the coordination of importing and exporting materials once they arrive at the border. By ensuring the correct paperwork is in place, you will facilitate the swift movement of materials across the border, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. You will manage all relevant information to minimize tax payments and ensure compliance working with the Customs Team.

Additionally, in this role you are going to work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, identify suitable suppliers, and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective solutions. The Indirect Buyer plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient and cost-effective supply chains for non-production-related items, such as office supplies, IT equipment, facilities management services, and other indirect materials and services for Ferromex sites (Torreon & Guadalajara). By leveraging their expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management, the Indirect Buyer helps the organization optimize its indirect spending and drive continuous improvements in the procurement function.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience working on Customs import / export procedures and purchasing and procurement.
• Have in-depth knowledge of tariffs, restrictions, trade agreements, customs laws, and regulations in force in the countries where the company operates.
• Knowledge of international trade and transport
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly classify goods using the Harmonized System (HS Code), which is crucial for customs declarations and tax calculations.
• You are expected to handle all essential documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, health certificates, customs clearance documents, and shipping documents (BL, AWB, CMR).
• You must have experience managing different types of traffic (land, sea, and air) and be familiar with the specific processes of each.
• Managing complex situations, such as resolving audits or correcting errors in documentation
• Decision-making skills to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions in a complex and changing environment.
• Strong accounting and system knowledge with process management experience
• Always assuring a safety environment following internal procedures and controls
• Advanced level of communication in English
• Ability to leverage cross functional relationships to solve problems
• Established analytical and project management ability with a simplification / automation / digitization mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior business ORACLE ERP experience
• Leadership attributes: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, Resilience, Communication, Delegation, Vision, Influence. Active Listening

It's important to note that the specific physical demands may vary depending on the organization, the size and complexity of the indirect sourcing operation, and any unique requirements of the role. Employers should provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable laws and regulations

Who 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

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

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.

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.

About Us

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life?

At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours!

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network.

Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?