Services Material Planner at Wabtec in Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in supporting Wabtec’s Service and Remanufacturing operations across Kazakhstan. The team is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support customer commitments, operational efficiency, and business objectives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Service Centers, Remanufacturing Facilities, Sourcing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and regional Supply Chain teams. You will also work with local suppliers and key stakeholders to optimize inventory performance, improve material availability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Supply Chain organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials for Service and Remanufacturing Centers across Kazakhstan. You will manage material planning and inventory processes, balancing service levels, inventory investment, and operational requirements to support business objectives.

In this role, you will utilize ERP systems and data analytics tools to optimize inventory parameters, monitor material availability, and proactively address supply risks. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to coordinate procurement activities, improve planning processes, and drive inventory performance. Additionally, you will support operational excellence initiatives, including Power BI reporting enhancements, Synergy projects, and cost optimization programs, while maintaining key supply chain performance metrics.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles, including safety stock, minimum order quantities (MOQ), reorder points, and demand planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.

What will your typical day look like?

• Independently plan and distribute materials for Service and Remanufacturing Centers across Kazakhstan while managing inventory levels to support operational requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems to establish, monitor, and optimize inventory planning parameters such as safety stock, MOQ, and reorder points.
• Maintain and improve the Locomotive Hold For Materials (LHFM) metric through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and proactive material planning.
• Consolidate material requirements, create purchase requisitions and orders, and track procurement and delivery activities with local suppliers.
• Monitor and report material shortages and out-of-stock items, implementing corrective actions to achieve inventory and service level targets.
• Collaborate with Service, Operations, Sourcing, and Engineering teams to ensure material availability and resolve supply chain issues.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to tool procurement, inventory visibility, and material availability monitoring.
• Support the execution of concurrent programs and Synergy projects while maintaining compliance with material budget objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards to provide operational insights and support business decision-making.

Legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third-party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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.

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