Materials Planner- Master Scheduler

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 Master Scheduler, you will collaborate closely with Operations, Purchasing, Materials, and Sales and Ops Planning teams. You will also work with Material Controllers, and Plant Management to partner in production planning, supply chain, inventory and manufacturing departments.

How will you make the difference

In this role, your ability to strategically align production schedules with inventory and material availability will directly impact on the company’s ability to meet customers’ demands, minimize downtime and increase revenue. You will ensure inventory accuracy, lead time compliance and efficient order scheduling while identifying capacity constraints and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your attention to planning and coordination will be essential un maintaining flow from raw materials to finished goods, ultimately driving operations efficiency cost control.

What we want to know about you:

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

Required Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in data analysis, data science, supply chain, operations or related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis in a manufacturing environment or materials/inventory department.
• Experience with MRP systems and inventory control
• Proven work experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing companies.
• Familiarity with SIOP process and BOM accuracy
• Experience managing material and customer order flow is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, Sequel, Power BI, Access or similar)
• Advance Microsoft Office excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to operate computer systems for data entry and analysis
• Understanding of manufacturing and production lead times.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and troubleshoot scheduling issues

What will your typical day look like?

• Balance customer demand with production and supplier capabilities to ensure schedule adherence
• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules used in materials requirements planning
• Coordinate scheduled demand items for SIOP reviews
• Work closely with operations, suppose material flow and eliminate production bottlenecks
• Lead weekly MPS (Master Production Scheduling) meetings; document and follow up on action items
• Ensure BOM (Bill of Materials) and inventory accuracy
• Perform Cycle counts and inventory control
• Analyze data related to capacity inventory, and scheduling trends
• Comply with all safety and quality procedures.
• Work with the materials manager to identify and implement improvements in scheduling, inventory management and material flow.
• Support technical updates to systems and processes related to production and inventory tracking.
• Strategically plan and create forecast for outgoing orders
• Work with the customer service team to define delivery dates and follow up to ensure on-time delivery.

What about the physical demand of the job:

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employees must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods during scheduling meetings and floor coordination.
• Occasional visits to the production floor or warehouse may require walking, bending or standing
• Ability to lift or mov objects up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to visually review schedules, inventory data, production outputs on screen and paper.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• Work is performed in an office-based environment with frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $75K -80K

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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.