Material Planning Manager

• At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive Material Planning and Procurement expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented teammates.
• You'll strategically manage material planning activities, ensuring efficient Procure to Pay processes and master data management. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Industrial Planning, Logistics, Production, Procurement, and more), deploying performance improvement plans and mastering risk management.
• You'll specifically take care of defining and controlling inventory levels, managing supplier deliveries and risks, and ensuring material availability for various operational requirements. But also, you will lead supplier performance evaluations and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize material planning processes.

We'll look to you for:

• Implementing core model processes for material planning and master data accuracy
• Managing KPIs for supplier performance and material coverage
• Collaborating with procurement for risk management and supplier selection
• Leading supplier escalation processes and performance improvement plans
• Developing team competencies and managing performance
• Adhering to inventory level targets and managing material scheduling

All about you

• We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
• Degree in Engineering (BE or B Tech)
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• Experience or understanding of Material Planning/Procurement (10-15 years preferred)
• Knowledge of SAP MM Module
• Familiarity with supplier management and performance metrics
• A certification in Lean Management or similar.
• Strong crisis management and inventory planning skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Things you'll enjoy

• Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleague
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership and specialized roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).