Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Wabtec's plant in Nýřany (near Plzeň) manufactures air conditioning units for rail vehicles and produces more than 4,500 per year for customers such as Siemens, Hyundai Rotem, Alstom, Škoda and Stadler. The company is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take responsibility for managing the supply chain in the factory, ensuring a smooth flow of materials from suppliers to customer dispatch.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain team
• Plan production, materials, warehouses and internal logistics
• Ensure material availability for production and optimise inventory, working capital and logistics processes
• Work with suppliers to resolve operational risks
• Monitor key KPIs, support digitalisation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with production, finance, quality and international teams

Required profile

• Previous experience managing supply chain in a manufacturing company
• Experience in production planning, logistics, purchasing and inventory management
• Ability to develop and lead a team
• Analytical thinking and data-based decision making
• Fluent English

What we offer

• A key management position with a direct impact on factory results
• Opportunity to shape the Supply Chain strategy
• Service car and performance-based management bonus
• 25 days holiday plus 4 sick days, meal allowance and transport allowance
• Flexi Pass card, pension insurance contribution, language courses and professional support