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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a Planning Leader you will be responsible for developing and executing planning strategies that align customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and business objectives. This position serves as the focal point for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Production, Sales & Inventory (PSI), demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling activities. The role provides leadership across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Customer Service to achieve customer commitments, optimize operational performance, and support business growth.

What do we want to know about you?

Do you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or related fields.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Strategic Planning and Business Acumen
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Demand, Supply, and Capacity Planning
• Data Analysis and Problem Solving
• eadership and Team Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
• Decision-Making and Risk Assessment
• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Preferred

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience leading SIOP and/or PSI processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.

What will your typical day look like?

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead the production planning and scheduling process to support customer delivery requirements and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and production execution to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to resolve production and material constraints.
• Prioritize and adjust schedules to address changing business conditions, customer requirements, and resource availability.
• Utilize Oracle system to manage planning activities and maintain accurate planning data.

Demand, Supply, and Capacity Planning

• Balance customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to support customer commitments and business objectives.
• Review demand forecasts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Analyze supply and capacity requirements and develop mitigation plans to address shortages or resource constraints.
• Lead planning reviews to evaluate changes in customer demand and operational impacts.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership, Project Managers, and Finance to assess customer schedule changes, evaluate planning impacts, and support business decision-making.
• Monitor planning performance and recommend actions to improve service levels, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.

Strategic Planning & SIOP/PSI

• Lead the SIOP and PSI processes to align demand, supply, capacity, and business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to develop consensus plans and support effective decision-making.
• Develop and present planning scenarios, business risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through planning process optimization, system enhancements, automation, and data analytics.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve planning effectiveness, visibility, and organizational alignment.
• Lead, develop, and coach the planning team to achieve business objectives while supporting employee growth and development.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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