North America Logistics Sourcing Leader
Job Summary
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Logistics/Freight Forwarding.
- Knowledge of domestic, international ocean, and air procurement.
- Operational knowledge in moving heavy weight air, truck, parcel, and ocean.
- Experience in supplier development, supplier relationship management, and KPI management.
- Strong analytical skills (costs/financial, spend, supply market, etc.).
- Demonstrated project or program management experience.
- Experience in strategy development and execution.
- Demonstrated problem solving and communications skills.
- Logistics Services or Category management experience is a plus.
- Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
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Job Details
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?
Wabtec’s Global Indirect Team manages the procurement of goods and services that support daily operations for the organization. The Indirect Sourcing team works to optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and support internal stakeholders across Wabtec.
How will you make a difference?
The North America Logistics Sourcing Leader will lead the logistics activities for the North American business units, including Freight Components, Transit, and Digital. The Logistics Leader will oversee cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing projects to generate savings, operational efficiencies, supplier relationships, and Business Unit compliance in corporate logistics processes. Responsibilities include ongoing financial analysis, budget setting, continual spend/savings forecasting, rate negotiations, and carrier development, as well as handling day-to-day operational issues with all modes of transportation, storage, and warehousing.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Logistics/Freight Forwarding
• Knowledge of domestic, international ocean, and air procurement
• Operational knowledge in moving heavy weight air, truck, parcel, and ocean.
• Border Drayage Carrier experience (Mexico/Canada)
• Parcel small pack experience
• Experience in supplier development, supplier relationship management, KPI, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
• Strong analytical skills (costs/financial, spend, supply market, etc.)
• Demonstrated project or program management experience.
• Experience in strategy development and execution
• Logistics Services or Category management experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem solving and communications skills.
What will your typical day look like?
• Conduct financial analysis of all North American business unit regarding savings, budget setting, and strategic planning.
• Track monthly savings by mode for each business unit and record in the cost savings tool.
• Forecast savings and participate in alignment calls on forecast-to-budget savings monthly.
• Develop and implement cost-saving ideas through projects, rate improvements, carrier changes, etc.
• Routinely communicate with the Bus, developing an Operating Management System to keep communication lines open
• Assist in resolving day-to-day logistics issues for business units.
• Manage and interact with 3PLs to enhance operations and savings forecasts.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to increase service levels and savings opportunities.
• I am participating in contract management for carriers, warehousing, and other providers.
• Manage carrier performance reporting for all modes.
• Attend GSA country negotiations with carriers.
• Generate timely and accurate reporting on progress towards objectives.
• Lead BUs to operate compliantly and align them with the long-term logistics strategy.
• Negotiate shipping rates with product carriers.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
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).
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$89,100.00-$126,900.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.
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.
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