Inventory Process Excellence Leader

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?

The Inventory Process Excellence Leader will be working with a team of experts when it comes to Supply Chain related processes, making sure that all Wabtec OPEX teams are following a standard, optimized and best practice procedures. This team is responsible for mapping the best practices, coaching the teams and auditing key business metrics.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for expanding the coverage of the Inventory Operational Excellence team to Westinghouse sites while implementing best-in-class inventory forecasting processes. You will assist the Westinghouse sites in identifying and executing inventory optimization opportunities and communicating objectives strategy for alignment across the site. The goal is to continue to improve upon the operational 13pt turns at each site.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Material Management, Supply Chain Finance, Purchasing, Sourcing, Operations, and/or Inventory Management.

Prior experience in Inventory forecasting & reduction or with Materials/Fulfilment teams preferred.

Strong understanding of Lean culture & Value Stream Mapping

Ability to problem solve and work with cross-functional teams.

Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional presentation skills and prior experience presenting to top business executives.

Prior experience in Inventory forecasting & reduction or with Materials/Fulfilment teams preferred.

Strong data analytics skills with prior experience in building Advanced Data Analytics models a plus.

Demonstrated ability to improve processes with sustained results.

Greenbelt preferred.

What will your typical day look like?

Partner with sites in developing Inventory Input/ Output forecasting models that would help the shops in visualizing future Inventory balance & 13-point Turns based on existing sales forecast.

Create a communication framework for shops to drive inventory discussions with senior leadership.

Setup annual blueprint rhythms to determine monthly Inventory target for the next year.

Implement regular Pacing rhythms (Monthly / Bi-Weekly / Weekly) for the shops to track Inventory performance against targets and communicate risks & opportunities with Senior Leadership.

Build Direct Material Forecasting model for WABTEC sites.

Track & review weekly direct material receipts against forecasts and basis and stay aligned with finance.

Establish Build/Sales alignment meeting with SIOP/Commercial leaders to ensure continuity between inventory forecasts and build/sales plans for the business.

Drive discussions with Local Finance team to understand the accounting policy when it relates to inventory – labor forecasting, COGS generation, reserves, FIFO & Standards, profit elimination, in-transit inventory, impact of Forex on Inventory.

Develop reports and Train shops on identifying various levers that can be used to optimize Inventory – Planning, Safety stock optimization, Excess & Zero Demand (EZDI – Slow Moving) management, Input control – PO Reschedules/ Cancels and Excess on Order, Input control – Order Modifiers, Input Control – PO Tail Management (Past due POs, POs beyond Lead Time), Manufacturing Lead-Time reduction, Supplier management (Vendor Managed Inventory, Consignment, Pull, etc.)

Setup a regular Inventory Optimization Cross-Functional review with site leadership, SIOP, Material, Fulfilment, Sourcing & Finance participation.

Partner with eCockpit team in ensuring site Inventory data (Balance & COGS) are accurately captured.

Participate in value stream mapping exercises and work-out across shops to create inventory reduction and materials/fulfilment process Improvement plans.

Enhance the current processes using data, such that they are compatible with the principles of lean and Demand Based Management (value, value stream, flow, 5S, and lean business model).

Provide support to the Focus 15 initiatives and help drive the one Wabtec culture.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.