Materials Manager

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 Work With?

You’ll collaborate closely Guadalajara team and USA support. Their primary goal is to ensure top-tier locomotive maintenance for our most valued clients. As Materials Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting these teams by streamlining materials flow, optimizing inventory, and ensuring timely availability of parts.

How Will You Make a Difference?

As the Materials Manager, you’ll oversee defined initiatives and moderately complex projects related to the supply chain and materials logistics. You’ll tackle problems by taking immediate action or implementing short-term planning strategies, ensuring that materials and components are where they need to be—exactly when they’re needed.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• At least 5 years of experience in materials management, warehouse-fulfillment operations, or logistics role.
• Knowledge and understanding of international trade regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (English & Spanish).
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with domestic and international suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction
• Strong analytical and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with production, quality, customer service, sales, and external customers
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Desired Characteristics

• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Knowledge of Power BI, Access, and VBA.
• Flexibility to travel as required.
• Strong knowledge of international trade and global commerce practices is a plus.

What will your typical day look like?

• Deploy and follow all the EHS, Security and other requirements
• Accountable for all aspects of warehousing and materials management, including order fulfillment, transactional accuracy, inventory control, productivity, and freight forwarding.
• Drive timely procurement of LR, RR, U, and FGI materials from internal and external vendors to support critical operations and meet production timelines.
• Responsible for inventory, operational targets including the month end and quarter close processes for inventory.
• Expertise in supply chain management, enabling the development of annual transportation and property tax budgets with consistent alignment to operational and financial targets.
• Ensure that all material flows comply with applicable international trade regulations and customs requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers as needed during escalations to ensure timely resolution, continuity of supply, and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to identify opportunities for process enhancement, and to design and implement forward-thinking management systems.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency and accuracy in material handling, with a strategic emphasis on optimal space utilization throughout all storage and movement phases.
• Collaborate with the team to streamline operations by eliminating non-value-added processes and aligning outcomes with customer expectations.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with internal customers and outside suppliers

What About Physical Demands?

There are no specific physical requirements for this position. However, occasional travel and walkthroughs within the warehouse may be expected as part of routine responsibilities.

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