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Material Planner

Date: 28 May 2024

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

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 future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your detail-oriented and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and innovative 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, Production, and Quality Assurance), 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 timelines and requirements,
• Contributing to the evaluation and governance of Supplier's delivery performance metrics,
• Developing and implementing action plans for performance improvement in the supply chain,
• Collaborating with the Procurement team to ensure contractual terms are accurately represented in the ERP system,
• Participating in risk management processes related to supply chain operations,
• Communicating effectively with suppliers to convey delivery needs and expectations,
• Analyzing supply chain data to identify trends and areas for process enhancement,
• Driving innovation and adaptability in supply chain practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness

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, Business Administration, or a related field,
• Experience or understanding of material planning and inventory control in a manufacturing or supply chain environment,
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their application in supply chain management,
• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier relationship management,
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights for performance improvement,
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities,
• Capacity for risk assessment and implementing mitigation strategies,
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

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 optimal material flow,
• Progress towards becoming a key player in the seamless execution of our manufacturing and delivery processes,
• Utilise our dynamic working environment,
• 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.