PI Material Planner

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Parts availability management

• Set up MRP Master data set up (procurement and logistics view) into local ERP system
• Communicate delivery needs
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure availability of product to satisfy production needs
• Expediting material in case of delay (BO management)
• Managing the return of non-conforming material to the supplier and follow up the return
• Monitor and communicate material coverage status, including external logistic providers
• Escalating supply issues, in a timely manner, which require BT management support

Inventory Management

• The initial setting and maintenance of accurate date of in ERP system like, reorder points, lead time etc. to ensure parts supply service levels are achieved
• Managing towards suppliers, actions to minimize inventory level, in terms of Material In Store (MIS) and Coverage In Days (CID)
• Reporting store inventory deviation
• Contribute to s MIS reviews and identify opportunities for removing / reducing the level of obsolete /excess stock

Supplier Management

• Analyzing and validating purchase requisition
• Treating the purchase requisition in case of quantity change and update the S/A or PO
• Placing repair purchase order
• Placing purchase order for AVM material
• Contribute to the monitoring of supplier performance utilizing delivery KPIs
• Contribute to introduce changes in the supply base and proactively manage any potential impact on future supply
• Managing and control delivery schedule
• Check supplier usage of web portal
• Resolving supplier related invoicing issues, where there are no commercial implications, e.g. quantity.
• Escalation of performance and commercial issues
• Contribute to the charge back process by gathering and reporting necessary information
• Managing spares orders

As our ideal candidate:

• You have Apprenticeship/Professional Training or Commercial/Administration studies with Bachelor degree
• 2+ years experience in Procurement and Supply Chain
• Intermediate knowledge of ERP techniques and supplier collaboration tools
• Solid understanding of demand planning processes
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Basic procurement and production knowledge to work as interface between both functions within the supply chain
• Solid analytical skills
• Basic Financial Knowledge (Invoices, Cash Management, etc.)

Location

Preference would be to have candidate on site in Plattsburgh, NY

Travel

Ability to travel to field sites

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.