Material Planner - AlUla Tramway Project

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 onsite Material Planner in AlUla, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your detail-oriented and strategic planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates. You'll manage your Supplier's portfolio to ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of goods, directly impacting Alstom's operational success. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement, Logistics, and Quality Management), express delivery needs to suppliers and contribute to the governance of the Supplier's delivery performances, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Monitoring and managing Internal and/or External suppliers to meet Alstom's delivery schedules,
• Ensuring the accuracy of goods delivered in terms of quantity, specifications, and quality,
• Communicating effectively with suppliers to convey delivery needs and expectations,
• Participating in the evaluation and governance of Supplier's delivery performances,
• Implementing action plans aimed at performance improvement and proactive risk management,
• Collaborating closely with the Procurement team to align contractual agreements with ERP system entries,
• Analyzing supply chain data to anticipate potential disruptions or delays,
• Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process,
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the supply market and trends to inform planning strategies,
• Contributing to cross-departmental projects and teams to enhance overall supply chain efficiency
  
  

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 Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.,
• Experience or understanding of materials planning and supply chain processes in a manufacturing or production environment.,
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and their application in supply chain management.,
• Familiarity with supplier relationship management and performance evaluation techniques.,
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively express delivery needs and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.,
• Proven problem-solving skills to contribute to risk management strategies.,
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement is embraced.
  
  

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
• Work with cutting-edge supply chain strategies and tools to ensure efficient material planning and supplier management,
• Progress towards becoming a key player in the optimization of our supply chain processes and a specialist in risk management and supplier performance improvement,
• Contribute to innovative projects
  
  

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.