Job Description Kitting Planner Who will you be working with? You will work closely with the materials planner and other project team members to ensure a seamless material supply to the repair line upon request. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Service SA Team, you will be responsible for managing the flow of material into the locomotive repair line during our operations at the subcontractor facility. This role involves overseeing all aspects of material-related activities including inventory management, procurement and ensuring timely availability of material for the locomotive repair line. You will work closely with the materials planner and other project team members to ensure a seamless material supply to the repair line upon request. What do we want to know about you? Experience Minimum 3 years’ working experience as a planner or in supply chain relative role 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, Oracle What will your typical day look like? Job Responsibilities Collects the necessary technical and economic information required to develop material supply plans for parts Kitting Plans and orders materials to fulfill the plan. Regularly updates the material supply status, line of balance, expedites urgent orders, and cancels outdated orders. Creates, maintains, and stores a planning information database, and updates reference and regulatory information used for data processing Sets parameters in ERP systems (Oracle, etc.), including safety stocks, minimum order quantities, and automatic ordering (SS, MOQ, Reorder Point, etc.). Monitors and controls these parameters and updates them based on collected data on material consumption and availability, including materials in transit Works with cross‑functional teams to monitor material availability, plan orders, and identify potential solutions and resolve issues. Conducts regular analysis of out‑of‑stock items at the Repair Facility warehouse and implements corrective actions to maintain this metric. Regularly analyzes material overruns and provides timely information to the operations team to identify causes and forecast future material consumption. Qualifications Education: Must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain or related qualifications from an accredited institution. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kitting Planner
WABTEC CORPORATION
kempton park, kempton park
Published 4 days ago
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