Wabtec Corporation Hiring for Fulfillment Leader at Marhaura, Bihar, India

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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This person is responsible for ensuring Material availability, On time delivery, E Promise, Cross functions working, Inventory control, Team handling, Weekly metrics, Supplier relationship management, Commercial issues closure, NCMR/OVP closer, Supplier performance improvement, ECN / NPI management, NCMR dispositions, B2P management, with Strong analytical skills. He shall be responsible for

Fulfillment Responsibility

• Supplier fulfilment team is responsible for ensuring that the specified materials is delivered at Factory / Supplier (as applicable) at the right time.

Operational issues

• Responsible for Material Availability as per Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and procure material as per the Need date in collaboration with Sourcing & Supplier Quality. Continuous Engagement with Suppliers to monitor OTD and drive improvement actions with Suppliers to improve overall quality.
• Serve as primary point of contact for OTR (Order to Remittance) issues relating to total order processing.
• Understand all customer special requirements and communicate to those responsible for accurate and complete fulfillment.
• Work with Materials Team to manage the inventory and work towards improving the inventory turns
• Act as escalation for any responsibility (Defined below) for a fulfillment responsible team member
• Take initiatives & propose Vendor Development, cost reductions, Lead-time reduction, Lean etc.
• Implements continuous improvement processes including supplier quality and on-time delivery measurement, upholds and participates in the company quality and EHS programs, and performs other duties as assigned
• Attending all daily shop/ material review meetings and manage exigencies in line with shop requirements
• Assign & Co-ordinate the work to fulfillment team for smooth and efficient operation. Keeping equilibrium by distribution of work and responsibilities amongst team
• Optimal utilization of resources to meet target completion date of equipment & commodities critically required at Factory.
• Improve cross functional coordination to ensure all functions are aligned to get the material delivered at the right time and right quality

Supplier Management

• Supplier relationship management.
• Ensuring timely delivery of material with right quality as per Contractual arrangement
• Ensuring that progress reports are received from the suppliers in the correct form at the correct time.
• Responsible for meeting all KPIs related to Fulfillment function.
• Actively participating in kick off meeting to define the coordination procedure between supplier and Wabtec.
• Ascertaining supplier related material delays and ensure risk mitigation plan is in place to avoid line stoppage.
• Work on dedicated OTD focus program and performs analysis on top/worst suppliers. Works with the suppliers to overcome delays with a concurred mitigation/corrective action plan

Cross functional coordination

• Managing entire order fulfillment cycle and will work in tandem with Engineering, Shop, MMI, Process specialists, Quality (Shop + Supplier), Purchase & Logistics teams for timely supplies.
• Close coordination with other functions to manage timely inspections, NCR resolution and transportation etc.
• Engaging right people (PQ/Process specialists etc) for first product development in coordination with Sourcing & SQE.
• Establishing close collaboration with Wabtec Network factories for management of exigencies and offshore suppliers.
• Attending all daily shop/ material review meetings and manage exigencies in line with shop requirements.

Reporting & material visibility

• Providing 100% material visibility and tracking across the organization.
• Managing material movement between different suppliers and factory and keep track of all free issue material.
• Along with delivering on the business goals, role includes incorporating best fulfillment practices and tools (MTA/ PMX Scheduling/ MRP planning etc.) used in other factory locations and work with Marhowra broader team for roll out of those practices/tools.
• Lead /participate in supplier performance improvement/ rating programs.

Performance Measurement

Fulfillment Leader will be measured on:

• On-time delivery of material at the Factory, Material Availability, Premium Transportation expense, Early receipt, E Promise, Inventory, PR-PO conversion time, NCMR execution, Trouble Ticket resolution and all other weekly KPIs
• Successful closure of identified mitigation actions
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Adherence to the global processes and IT Tools for expediting, Communication skills and vendor relations
• No Air freight.
• Commercial issues closure.
• Cross functional working with SQE/Sourcing/Logistics/Warehouse/Quality/Planning/Production/ME.
• Communication skill / Action plan / mitigation plan.

Organizational Reporting

Hierarchical reporting to Fulfillment Manager

Education & Working Experience

• B.E./B.Tech from any reputed institute. Masters in Materials Mgmt. will be preferred. Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.

Required Essential Skills

• Candidate should have good amount of team handling experience (min 6 years of team handling).
• Basic commercial awareness
• Basic knowledge on planning and scheduling associated with the production.
• Pro-active, Problem solving attitude Networking and communication skills.
• Organizational skills including prioritization and resource deployment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing and/or material control environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities
• Ability to work effectively in all environments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Six Sigma training

Language Skills

• Proficient in English language

Behavioral Competency

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members
• Should demonstrate Leadership skills & Mentoring to teams in reporting when required
• Confident and ability to articulate his thoughts
• Conflict resolution capabilities

Base Location

• Marhowrah

Travel

• Based on requirement, person should be willing to travel 7-10 days in month.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.