Material Specialist
Core
Manage material flow into the locomotive repair line, overseeing inventory, procurement, and distribution at a subcontractor facility.
Role type
Senior warehouse operations specialist (logistics)
Builds
Locomotive repair operations
Domain
Rail freight / Heavy equipment maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Warehouse operations management, inventory control, distribution planning, 3PL oversight, cycle counting, forklift operation, ERP systems proficiency, quality inspection
Preferred skills
5S methodology implementation, data analysis for KPI improvement, Mandarin language skills
Technologies
ERP Systems, MS Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate warehouse activities and material distribution to technical personnel; Monitor and manage 3rd Party Logistics service providers; Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies; Operate forklift and material movement equipment; Inspect incoming materials for quality and verify against orders; Maintain safe working environment and housekeeping standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC