Material Specialist at Wabtec Corporation

What do we want to know about you? 

Education:

• Must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain or related qualifications from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in a warehouse.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and distribution functions.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong willingness to learn, improve and adapt. 
• Ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively without supervision. 
• Computer literate Excel, Word, Outlook

What will your typical day look like? 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with project team to fulfil material requests and communicate any issues or delays.
• Plan, direct and coordinate warehouse activities engaged in warehousing materials from suppliers and distribution of materials to customers.
• Recommend methods for improving efficiency, productivity and reducing material inventory, while maintaining on time delivery levels of 95% or greater
• Monitor daily activities and performance of contracted 3rd Party Logistics service providers, i.e.: shipping and freight forwarding.
• Conduct the morning meeting to prioritize and discuss warehouse daily objectives, coordinate cycle and annual stock counts, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Picking material according to specified requests, ensuring accuracy and timelines.
• Receive incoming materials, inspect for quality, and verify against orders.
• Maintain organized and well-managed stock areas to facilitate easy access and inventory control.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure excellent housekeeping in the warehouse. Document 5s improvements.
• Ensure parts are labelled and allocated to relevant bins/shelves and ensure material is packaged securely and properly for shipping.
• Collaborate with the Materials Planner in setting realistic and challenging operational goals and ensure the warehouse productivity metrics are updated on a weekly basis.
• Operate a forklift.