Supplier Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Specialist

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, 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 expertise in forecasting, project planning, and supply chain management in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a crucial role in ensuring supplier readiness to meet Alstom's global demand by conducting quarterly S&OP analysis cycles and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with stakeholders such as Supplier Delivery Performance Managers (SDPMs), Commodity Managers (CMs), Crisis Leaders (CLs), and Site Materials Planners, while also contributing to supplier capacity risk assessments and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing and moderating quarterly S&OP analysis cycles, but also organizing Supplier S&OP restitution meetings and recommending actionable insights for decision-making.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing, moderating, and running quarterly S&OP analysis cycles for all suppliers in the portfolio

• Collaborating with stakeholders to define and gather S&OP data for an 18-month horizon

• Consolidating and presenting S&OP data with key findings and recommendations

• Contributing to supplier delivery risk assessments before business awards

• Supporting Crisis Management Teams in capacity de-bottlenecking and capability improvement actions

• Conducting quarterly analyses of purchase orders versus production planning and lead times

• Defining and following up on action plans to improve purchase order placement with Alstom sites

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:

• A university degree

• At least 2 years of experience in forecasting, project planning, or production planning

• Knowledge of S&OP processes, manufacturing tools, and operations processes

• Proficiency in Office tools and good SAP knowledge

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (preferred)

• Fluent English

• Team player with analytical, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

• Leadership with the ability to influence and communicate effectively

• An international and multi-cultural mindset

• Agility, responsibility, and a continuous improvement mindset

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 cutting-edge supply chain and operations planning tools

• Collaborate with cross-functional and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects

• Utilise our agile and collaborative 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 opportunities

• Progress towards leadership or specialized roles in supply chain management

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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 noteAs 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.