Material Planning Manager

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Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.
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We're looking for a MATERIAL PLANNER

Purpose of the Job

• Manage the team in charge of activities of Material Planning needs expression towards suppliers.
• Ensure application of Procure to Pay core model processes for material planning activities & master data management.
• Deploy action plan for performance improvement & risk management & cost efficiency.

Main Missions

1. Ensure on-time availability of signaling materials to support project and production needs.
2. Optimize inventory levels while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards.
3. Collaborate with engineering, project teams, and suppliers to secure a reliable material flow.
4. Monitor planning KPIs and align material strategies with Alstom's operational and business goals.
5. Lead and support teams through process improvements and supply chain transformation initiatives.
6. Inspire and guide people through change, fostering a culture of agility, accountability, and collaboration.

Objectives-Tasks

• Internal suppliers: Ensure the core model process & organization from Purchase Requisition to Material Planning documents
• External suppliers: Ensure the core model process to launch Material Planning documents
• Ensure the accuracy of material planning master data (in compliance with stock, logistic constraints and supplier contractual agreements)
• Ensure the creation of Material Planning documents in line with Procure to Pay core model processes
• Organize and maintain regular reviews with Material Planners to ensure documents are sent to suppliers and respective delivery confirmation are received
• Ensure the MRP exception messages analyses performed by all Material Planners and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand…)
• Support Material Planners when issues identified and evaluate the risk/impact on production/projects
• Set up recovery actions with main stakeholders
• Supporting Material Planners in applying and follow the missing parts process application until stock availability
• Validate deliveries performances KPI's with different stakeholders (Internal & External) and action plans
• Validate the top worst Suppliers with SDPM and support appropriate action plan
• Ensure application of appropriate communication routine with Suppliers based on their delivery performances by Material Planners
• Ensure the application (when necessary) of Supplier Capacity Management
• Ensure the application (when necessary) of Supplier's Light Capability Assessment (LSCA)
• Contribute to risk/impact assessments and mitigation action plan
• Manage team performance, develop team competencies & provide feedback and register during Performance Management Cycle

KPIs

• Material  delivery  performance  measurement accuracy  (methodology in place)
• Basic reporting system to Industrial Planning  for material delivery follow up
• Effective reschedule of engaged purchase orders  (keep low the number of expired purchase expired) for the Supplier assigned.

Responsibilities

• • Apply core model process for material planning activities (external & internal suppliers) and master data
  • Manage Supplier's performances KPI's & raw material coverage according to targets
  • Collaborate with Procurement for risk/impact management process including supplier selection
  • Ensure the action plans implementation between Teams and Suppliers
  • Lead the supplier escalation process supporting Material Planners on animation of Supplier’s KPI performance

Requirements

• Graduated at least from Higher Education in Business Administration or Engineering or Supply Chain.
• English Experience of: Supply Chain activities and projects, leading teams
• Supply Chain or Project Management certification
• Local languageKnowledgeable of SAP or similar ERPS, audits

Competencies & Skills

• Materials requirements planning
• Supplier Delivery Performance Management
• Inventory management & Material Planning techniques
• Supply Chain Information Systems
• Industrial scheduling
• Transport & Distribution
• Procurement
• Lean Management
• Team Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Agility
• Collaboration
• Global Vision

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations.

Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.