Material Planning Officer

Material Planning Officer

DESCRIPTION
At Alstom, our ambition is to be a global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age. Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employee 150 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.

Bombela Maintenance is looking to recruit 1 x Material Planning Officer.
 

The main purpose of this role is to ensure effective control  of adequate inventory level of materials in order to fulfill Production / Operations / Installation requirements while minimising cash immobilisation.
This role will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.  

YOUR ROLE: 
•    Material Planning for both Rolling Stock and Wayside maintenance requirements.
•    Generate various MAXIMO reports – missing parts, reorder & inventory reports.
•    Compile maintenance / overhaul work orders that are aligned to production plans.
•    Express and implied ethical responsibilities and values 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
•    Material Requirements Planning within a Railway Maintenance environment
•    Technical qualification preferred – must be experienced in working with   SAP, Maximo 
•    Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) 
•    SAP Experience- Must be able to create PO’s and schedule Deliveries
•    OTIF- Demonstrate Knowledge of the required principles regarding that aspect of material planning
•    Manage Material Master DATA- Manage material parameters 
•    MRP Messages- Must be able to Interpret MRP Messages
•    Reading of drawings and schematics
•    Interpretation of OEM specifications 
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills
•    Knowledge of general workshop maintenance
•    Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
•    Analytical Skills
•    Management Skills
•    Planning Skills 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be
contacted.

All recruitment will be done in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Requirement.