Senior Material Planner

Req ID:475146 

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.

Could you be the next full-time onsite Senior Material Planner in Ballarat we’re looking for?
 

Your future role:
 

Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic planning and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and innovative team members. You'll ensure the seamless management of material availability, tackle the challenges of missing parts, and effectively handle overstock situations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement, Logistics, and Production), oversee deliveries follow-up and expediting, and much more.
 

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Identify material coverage risks
• Proactively identifying and resolving potential shortages or excesses
• Purchase order management 
• Analyze data and provide insights for continuous improvement
• Collate and provide information on deliveries to key stakeholders at site level
• Plan material requirements to meet production schedules
• Monitor supplier deliveries performances including regular reporting

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 Supply Chain Management, Logistic or a related field is desirable 
• Proficient in the use of SAP 
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

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:
 

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.