Planner lead

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…