Material Planning Manager

Req ID:484122 

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 onsite Material Planning Manager in Plattsburgh, NY, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive supply chain management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, resilient, and collaborative teammates. You'll lead a dynamic team in revolutionizing material planning processes and strategies, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Industrial Planning, Logistics, Production, Procurement, Quality, Engineering & Industrialization, Finance), manage supplier performance and master data, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead supplier escalation process and support Material Planners with Supplier’s KPI performance,

• Apply core model process for material planning activities and ensure the accuracy of master data,

• Manage Supplier's performance KPIs and collaborate with Procurement on risk management,

• Evaluate risk/impact on production/projects and set up recovery actions with stakeholders,

• Ensure effective communication routines with Suppliers based on their delivery performances,

• Manage team performance, develop competencies, and provide feedback during Performance Management Cycle,

• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive material planning efficiency,

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes.

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 Business Administration, Engineering or Supply Chain,

• Experience in Supply Chain activities and projects,

• Knowledge of Materials requirements planning and Inventory management & Material Planning techniques,

• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERPs, and audits,

• Previous Team Management experience and strong leadership skills,

• Acumen in Industrial scheduling and Lean 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 innovative, resilient, and collaborative teammates in the cutting-edge field of supply chain management,

• Progress towards revolutionizing material planning processes and strategies,

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

• Contribute to innovative projects,

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

Base Salary Range: $81,500 - $95,000

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.