Planning Lead (SIOP/PSI)

About the role

Wabtec is looking for a Planning Lead in Plattsburgh. The role develops and executes planning strategies that align customer demand, production capacity, material availability and business objectives, and acts as the focal point for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Production, Sales & Inventory (PSI), demand planning, supply planning and production scheduling. It leads across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering and Customer Service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling, develop and maintain schedules, monitor adherence and coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to resolve constraints
• Balance demand, capacity and materials, review demand forecasts, analyze supply and capacity requirements and lead planning reviews
• Lead SIOP and PSI processes, facilitate cross-functional consensus plans and present scenarios and recommendations to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, system enhancements, automation and data analytics
• Lead, develop and coach the planning team, and lead special projects and strategic initiatives

Required profile

• 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
• Preferred: APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP or equivalent), experience leading SIOP and/or PSI, manufacturing environment experience, and experience with Oracle or similar ERP platforms

Required skills

• Production planning and scheduling
• Demand, supply and capacity planning
• Data analysis and problem solving
• Leadership, cross-functional collaboration and communication

The stated pay range is $79,100-$112,800, depending on experience, education and location; benefits include health, welfare and retirement, and an annual bonus may apply.