South Africa Job Openings

Wabtec

Supply Chain and Operations Manager

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

November 28, 2024

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?

At Wabtec, we move the world. Our solutions help customers deliver goods and services with greater speed and greater savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques, industry expertise, and connected machines.

We provide tailored solutions for each customer's operating needs, fleet strategy, and changing business trends. Our team helps customers achieve their desired business outcomes which are delivered through a multi-year service agreement (MSA).

Our ongoing flexibility rebalances service solutions to meet changing business environments and needs for our customers' continued success.

Role: Supply Chain and Operations Manager

Location: Johannesburg

How will you make a difference?

This role will be responsible for all regional operational performance metrics such as safety, quality, on-time delivery, and profitability of Wabtec’s Freight Services Products for both new and remanufacturing service business, serving key customers in Sub-Sharan African Region in the freight rail industry.

What will your typical day look like?

Drive cost, cycle, and inventory improvements to support sales and service reliability.
Align cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.
Manage key supplier relationships to align business performance with customer needs.
Support P&L budget attainment by managing costs and achieving target EBIT.
Lead monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) cycles for effective communication and performance.
Develop and execute regional supply chain and remanufacturing strategies in line with global goals.
Build strong customer channels for inbound and outbound processes, including material management and returns.
Oversee part qualification, quality management, technical reviews, and engineering collaboration.
Plan and execute material fulfilment for local and global sources.
Champion localisation and sourcing activities per regional legislative requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

Degree in engineering, engineering management, supply chain management, program management, or related discipline.
Experience with heavy manufacturing operational repair and re-manufacturing of highly engineered industrialised products or equivalent.
Have experience in leadership roles including building, growing, and leading teams of highly skilled professionals both direct and indirect reports.
Ability to lead customer and supplier negotiations and interactions.
Qualified in Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints qualification.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in South Africa is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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.Wabtec Corp.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.

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