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The Greenbrier Companies

Material Manager

The Greenbrier Companies, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197


At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Material Manager procures and controls inventory levels and costs, ensures proper procedures for material storage/handling, and that inventory controls are performed to minimize inventory variances. This position will work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and external vendors. The Material Manager ensures minimum production constraints related to insufficient supply of material while driving efficient inventory turnover and minimizing holding costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Defines efficient procedures for sourcing, procuring, and controlling all inventory material for shop operations by reviewing production requirements, identifying critical material, and monitoring and adjusting existing inventory levels

Directs the purchasing function by developing corporate procurement procedures, training personnel, and updating procedures when greater efficiencies can be achieved

Identifies and minimizes idle/obsolete inventory and supervises disposition through buyback, internal transfers, sale to affiliate, external sale, or scrap

Maintains procurement and receiving operations, by designing forms and systems, ensuring verification of incoming shipments, costs, delivery, and product quality

Maintains the part numbering system by assigning numbers and updating the outline as needed

Plans and executes annual physical inventory in conjunction with Plant Manager and Controller.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in railcar repair and parts

Familiar with supply chain and inventory management systems

Ability to drive results through information and team performance

Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

Proficient with standard desktop Microsoft applications including but not limited to, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to reason, make decisions and exercise independent judgment in various situations

Ability to solve problems through an analytical approach

Experience or use of DAX for inventory management functions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Occasionally

Reach Upward: Occasionally

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Not Applicable

10-25 lbs: Not Applicable

25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-NE-Omaha

ID 2024-3362

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Purchasing/Supply Chain

Workplace Type Onsite