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Wabtec Corporation · 17 hours ago

Manager, Procurement and Planning

Germantown, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $127K/yr

5+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and digital solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. The Procurement and Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient planning and inventory control to meet production and operational goals.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning staff

Lead the fulfillment team in material delivery and supply needs. Drive to improve OTD, material availability, reduce late PO’s and oversee all PO management

Report on KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory turnover

Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms while managing supplier performance, contracts and compliance

Collaborate with finance and legal teams on procurement policies and risk mitigation while monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings

Lead demand forecasting and production planning activities. Proactively look at future demand, identifying potential issues and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules

Coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to align plans while optimizing inventory levels to balance cost and services levels

Develop, support, and implement cross functional and strategic initiatives that align with company goals

Utilize ERP systems to manage planning and procurement workflows

Qualification

ProcurementInventory ManagementPlanningERP SystemsSupply Chain CertificationAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementLeadership AbilitiesCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred) or 10+ years of related experience

5+ years of experience in the following disciplines procurement, inventory management, and planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment)

Strong negotiation, analytical, project management skills and familiarity with global sourcing and logistics

Ability to effectively manage and resolve changing and conflicting priorities appropriately

High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, creating pivot tables, VLookups etc.)

Proven track record of team management and development

Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a passion for implementing innovative solutions and process improvement (six sigma, lean initiatives, etc.)

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Preferred

Certification in supply chain (e.g., APICS, CPM, CPSM preferred)

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement

Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

Founded in 1869

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

10001+ employees

http://www.wabteccorp.com

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