Material Planner

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Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.
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We're looking for a MATERIAL PLANNER

Purpose of the Job

To secure the material delivery from suppliers by  liasing  on a daily basis  the project  planning teams   (Industrial Planning and PrIDM),  Sourcing Department (when it’s required) and  Suppliers. 

He  has to  lead  the relationship with Suppliers assigned with the aims of ensuring the  material deliveries on time and in full as scheduled by purchase orders and of tracking the KPI of  the main logistics service for production with the aims of ensuring the required cost and performance targets.

Main Missions

• To process purchase orders for production materials on the basis of the frame agreement with Suppliers
• To establish and to manage an proper relationship with main Suppliers to secure OTIF delivery commitments  for the production materials
• To manage the assigned suppliers.
• To set material delivery plan  based on  call-off methodology when it is required   
• To co-ordinate  with  Industrial Planning Team  a  proper material delivery follow-up,  detecting potential slippage and proposing corrective actions on assigned Supplier

Objectives

• Ensure  “OTD”  target  of materials  for production related to assigned Suppliers
• Keep  the material  delivery schedule in line with material project requirements for the Suppliers assigned.   

KPIs

• Material  delivery  performance  measurement accuracy  (methodology in place)
• Basic reporting system to Industrial Planning  for material delivery follow up
• Effective reschedule of engaged purchase orders  (keep low the number of expired purchase expired) for the Supplier assigned.

Responsibilities

Expediting  purchase orders  for all the production materials related to assigned Suppliers

Follow up and delivery rescheduling of assigned supplier and basic reporting to Industrial Planning

Requirements

University Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Logistics Knowledge / Experience

At least 2 years of experience in a similar position

English: fluent written and spoken

Working knowledge of MRP and JIT system

PC literate with experience of MS Excel Ability to read and include/understand technical  documentation

Desirable working knowledge of  SAP

Knowledge of Railway Electronics and Signalling equipment

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations.

Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.