Global braking systems and rail/vehicle solutions manufacturer, 30,500+ employees
Knorr-Bremse is a publicly traded German industrial manufacturer generating €7.9B in annual revenue across two divisions: braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, plus connected mobility solutions. The company is actively migrating to SAP S/4HANA while maintaining a heavy operational footprint (manufacturing + ops roles account for ~20% of current hiring). Active projects span procurement digitalization, sustainability compliance, and AI-driven software development optimization—signaling an internal push to modernize legacy manufacturing workflows alongside external product innovation.
Notable leadership hires: Head of HR
Knorr-Bremse operates across more than 100 locations in 30 countries, employing approximately 30,500 people. The core business centers on braking systems and safety-critical components for rail networks and commercial vehicles, complemented by emerging connected-system solutions. The technology stack reflects a traditional industrial manufacturer: SAP (ECC, PM, SD, MM, PS, IBP) for core operations, Siemens/Beckhoff/Fanuc for manufacturing automation, and Celonis for process mining—with an active migration to S/4HANA. Current organizational priorities include indirect procurement optimization, production-system efficiency, parts management, and environmental compliance, supported by steady hiring across engineering, manufacturing, and operations roles globally.
Knorr-Bremse runs SAP ECC (and specialty modules: PM, SD, MM, PS, IBP) for manufacturing operations, finance, and procurement. The company is actively migrating to SAP S/4HANA.
Knorr-Bremse recruits across 11 countries: Germany, Czechia, China, Austria, Mexico, Singapore, United States, Sweden, Canada, Spain, and India.
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