Strategic Planning Lead

Wabtec Corporation; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Planning Leader to drive integrated planning processes and ensure alignment of demand, capacity, and materials with business goals. You will lead SIOP/PSI, Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Customer Service to optimize performance and support growth.

You will supervise the planning team, enhance scheduling, and use Oracle-based tools to maintain accurate data while pursuing continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field 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
• Leadership and Team Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
• Decision-Making and Risk Assessment
• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Production planning

Scheduling

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Planning Leader to drive integrated planning processes and ensure alignment of demand, capacity, and materials with business goals. You will lead SIOP/PSI, Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Customer Service to optimize performance and support growth.

You will supervise the planning team, enhance scheduling, and use Oracle-based tools to maintain accurate data while pursuing continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.