Supply Chain & Lean Manager

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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else’s life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Mission

The Supply Chain Manager ensures the Customer Delivery Satisfaction while optimising Inventory levels and Transport Costs. He/She also takes the ownership of Lean & integration projects across the plant, provides training and coaching to the organization by expending Lean practices & ToP projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Demands Management :
• Control the Order Entry (entrées de commandes + contrôle engagements de livraison) ;
• Validate all Plant Delivery commitments and ensure they are made in a timely manner (planification, sourcing, en lien avec commercial).
• Inventory Control :
• Define and apply the Plant Stock Policy in order to reduce the Working Capital ;
• Ensure the Stock Accuracy & Organization ;
• Ensure the Store Management.
• Planning :
• Implement and control the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process ;
• Implement and control the Master Production Schedule (MPS) Process ;
• Be in charge of the Procurement Process MRP calculation and parameters.
• Performance Management :
• Implement and monitor the Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (OTD), conducting the proper root cause analysis and developing the relevant actions plan ;
• Participate to the Plant Progress Plan :
• Be responsible of Logistics Non Conformities delivered to the Customer ;
• Optimise the Plant Manufacturing Material and Informations flows.
• Costs Control :
• Develop and control his/her budget : transport costs, headcount, etc.
• Lean & ToP Management :
• Challenge design to ensure a smooth production and standardization of components and tools ;
• Drive the digitization plan of the plant ;
• Communicate at all levels to ensure consistent deployment of LEAN processes & tools ;
• Coach and train operational teams in LEAN methodology and application where necessary ;
• Ensure correct integration of production from other entity (on time, without any customer impact).
• General Management :
• Assess and ensure the development of his/her team ;
• Be responsible of the Logistics partners ;
• Participate as required to the corporate activities.
  
Profile required

Technical Skills

• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes ;
• Knowledge of Lean tools (Six Sigma, Green or Black belt, Kaizen, 5S, etc.) ;
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (Bill of Material / Routing creation / Standard Time) + MS Office.
  
Behavioral Skills

• Ability to lead and motivate teams ;
• Strong planning skills ;
• Ability to understand the risk management in the context of the supply chain ;
• Methodical & results-oriented ;
• Excellent communication skills ;
• Be fluent in English
  
Expérience professionnelle

• 10-year experience as a supply chain manager.
  
Formation

• Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or similar field.
  
Environnement

• Office ;
• Travels could be required on demand.
  
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.