Material Expeditor

Req ID:460101 

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 Expeditor in Naperville, IL, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive supply chain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, results-driven teammates. You'll manage a supplier's portfolio to ensure timely, accurate delivery of goods, directly contributing to the efficiency and success of Alstom projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Logistics, Production, Procurement, Quality, and Finance), drive performance improvement plans, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing Material Availability for missing parts and ensuring the timely delivery of critical components,

• Communicating Material Planning documents to Suppliers and following up on confirmations,

• Organizing and maintaining regular reviews with Suppliers to check the status of deliveries and performance,

• Managing suppliers and related activities to improve cost, lead time, and on-time performance

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:

• High school graduate or equivalent.,

• Experience or understanding of material planning/expediting and inventory management.,

• Knowledge of ERP systems, with a preference for SAP.,

• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal.,

• Ability to perform data analytics for supply chain optimization.,

• Competence in Procurement and Supplier Delivery Performance Management.

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:

• Work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Logistics Teams, Production, Maintenance & Repairs Operations, Procurement, Quality, SDPM, PrSCL, PrIdM, Finance, Global Supply Chain Team, and various suppliers and transportation providers,

• Progress towards becoming a key player in ensuring the seamless delivery of materials critical to Alstom's projects and operations,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• 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.

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.