Material Planner

Req ID:505666

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 Planner in Kingston ON were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals.

Youll play a key role in ensuring seamless material flow and supply chain efficiency. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as industrial logisitcs procurement and quality assurance) create and coordinate delivery schedules monitor KPIs manage supplier perfomance and track material consumption for compliance with the material standard (PBOM) and ensure quality cost and delivery (QCD) commitments are met.

Youll specifically take care of project-specific product deliveries and material management but also coordinate manage KPIs supplier performance and mitigate risks.

Well look to you for:

• Creating a delivery schedule and coordinating it
• Ensuring supply transparency
• Tracking material consumption for compliance with the material standard BOQ/MBOM
• Material shortage management (system)
• Track on-time delivery rates by suppliers
• Tracking the status of non-conforming materials
• Explaining discrepancies in deliveries
• Adjusting the level (level management) and delivery date to the needs of the project and production line
• Stock control

Missions

• Express delivery needs to suppliers and contribute to governance of the Suppliers delivery performances
• Follow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for Alstom projects on time in full
• Monitor Suppliers performances KPIs including OTIF
• Participate/lead Suppliers performances improvement
• Contribute with SC inputs for supplier selection
• Contribute to the project SC objectives and targets by ensuring material planning and ERP settings are in line with theseobjectives
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to ensure the contractual agreements are reflected in the ERP (Enterprise ResourcePlanning) system

Tasks

• Internal suppliers: Manage Purchase Requisition until Material Planning documents creation
• External suppliers: Follow up with Procurement the Purchase Requisition level maturity for launching Material Planning documents
• Ensure and update the accuracy of material planning master data (in compliance with stock and logistic constraints)
• Create the Material Planning documents (Call-off Schedule Agreement) & respective Source List and Quota Management
• Communicate the Material Planning documents to Suppliers and follow Suppliers confirmation
• Analyze Suppliers confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk/impact anticipation on production/projects
• Identify priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation and set up recovery actions
• Organize and maintain regular reviews with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries and their delivery performances
• Analyze and manage MRP exception messages and anticipate supply problems (backlogs shortages no demand).
• Maintain delivery dates in ERP
• Track missing parts until stock availability and ensure non-conformities replacement through NCR process
• Resolve Goods Receipts issues with the applied means of communication (overstock shortage damage documentation quantity mismatch Invoices etc.)
• Analyze and share deliveries performances KPIs with different stakeholders (Internal & External)
• Collaborate with Material Planning Management/SDPM to validate worst Suppliers and define appropriate action plan
• Contribute (when involved) to Supplier Capacity Assessment
• Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve 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 in material planning inventory control or supply chain processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and supply chain software
• Familiarity with stock control and delivery scheduling
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn

Things youll 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. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new standards for rail signalling and material management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative high-impact projects

• Utilise our flexible 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 programs

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

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $75000 $95000 CAD per year plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills experience and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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