Materials Leader

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Materials Leader to drive excellence across our materials value chain — from supplier to production line to finished goods warehouse. This role will own Procurement & Fulfillment, Production Planning, Inventory Management, and Warehousing to ensure uninterrupted supply, optimized stock levels, and efficient material flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams in Procurement, Production Planning, Inventory Management, and Warehousing.
• Ensure on-time, in-full material availability for production schedules.
• Drive supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain robust production planning processes aligned with sales and operations planning (S&IOP).
• Develop and execute inventory strategies to achieve target turns, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and improve working capital.
• Optimize warehouse space, inventory accuracy, and material handling efficiency.
• Implement lean, data-driven practices to improve cost, speed, and quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet customer commitments.
• Own key KPIs: OTIF, inventory turns, days of supply, material cost savings, supplier OTD, and warehouse accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 20+ years' experience in materials management or supply chain leadership.
• Proven track record in leading multi-functional materials teams for at least 10 years.
• Strong ERP/Oracle knowledge and analytical capability.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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

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.