Material Planner

Req nr: 512579

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Material Planner in Katowice, PL we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain and planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
You'll ensure the seamless delivery of goods at the right time, quantity, and place, supporting Alstom's operational excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement and Supplier Governance), monitor supplier performance KPIs, and resolve goods receipt issues, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the supplier's portfolio to ensure timely and accurate goods delivery

• Expressing delivery needs to suppliers and contributing to the governance of supplier delivery performance

• Tracking missing parts until stock availability

• Analyzing and managing MRP exception messages while anticipating supply problems such as backlogs, shortages, or lack of demand

• Resolving Goods Receipts issues, including overstock, shortages, damage, documentation errors, quantity mismatches, and invoice discrepancies

• Monitoring supplier performance through KPIs

• Driving action plans for supplier performance improvement and contributing to risk management initiatives

• Collaborating with the Procurement team to ensure contractual agreements are accurately reflected in the ERP system

• Supporting the optimization of supply chain processes to improve overall efficiency

• Engaging in continuous learning to stay updated on supply chain best practices and industry advancements

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, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience or understanding of supplier relationship management and supply chain operations

• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes

• Familiarity with supply chain performance metrics and risk management strategies

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively

• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• A mindset focused on continuous learning and improvement

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 

• Work with supply chain professionals to ensure seamless delivery of goods and services in alignment with Alstom's operational needs 

• Progress towards mastering supplier performance management, risk mitigation strategies, and supply chain optimization 

• Utilise our dynamic and collaborative working environment

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

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

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.