Material Planning Coordinator

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.

Could you be the full-time Material Planning Coordinator in Taubaté we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your materials planning expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials within our supply chain, contributing to the efficiency and success of our operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (production, purchasing, and inventory teams), maintain regular communication with local and global suppliers, and monitor inventory levels to optimize processes and performance.

You’ll specifically take care of planning, executing, and overseeing all stages of the material planning process at our Taubaté Plant, but also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and emergency response strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Reviewing and analyzing material demands from various teams and prioritizing based on urgency and impact

• Developing and updating acquisition and supply plans based on demand forecasts

• Maintaining regular communication with suppliers to negotiate deadlines, prices, and delivery conditions

• Facilitating collaboration between production, purchasing, and inventory teams

• Monitoring inventory levels and conducting analyses to forecast future needs

• Preparing reports, performance indicators, and presentations for management

• Supervising the materials management team and fostering a collaborative work environment

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing innovative solutions

• Responding to emergency situations related to material shortages or unexpected changes in demand

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:

• Technological and/or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Engineering

• Experience in material planning management, change management, and materials parametrization in systems (5+ years)

• Advanced Excel skills (essential) and SAP knowledge (desirable)

• Advanced to fluent English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to manage dynamic priorities

• Excellent communication skills to foster collaboration across teams and suppliers

• Analytical mindset to monitor and optimize inventory processes

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career

• Work with innovative supply chain and planning methodologies

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment

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

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

• Progress towards leadership roles in supply chain management

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

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.