Material Planner

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Req ID: 212049

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Material Planner (Bruges)

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, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Your mission?

Manage his Supplier’s portfolio (Internal and/or External suppliers) for ensuring goods delivery at right time and place based on Alstom needs.
Express delivery needs to suppliers and animate the Supplier’s delivery performances.
Drive action plan for performance improvement & contribute for risk management.

The key responsibilities are:
Internal suppliers: Manage Purchase Requisition flow up to Material Planning documents
External suppliers: Follow up with Sourcing 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
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
Maintain a routine with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries
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
Ensure non-conformities replacement
Resolve Receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.)
Analyze and share deliveries performances KPI’s with different stakeholders (Internal & External)
Collaborate with Material Planning Management to validate worst Suppliers and define appropriate action plan
Apply appropriate communication routine with Suppliers based on their delivery performances
Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan

Your profile?

You speak and write fluently in Dutch and English (French is an advantage). You also have:

Graduated at least from Higher Education in Business Administration or Engineering or Supply Chain.
Experience with ERPs, Supply Chain concepts, processes continuous improvement
Supply Chain certification is an advantage
SAP experience desirable
Materials requirements planning
Supplier Delivery Performance Management
Inventory management & Material Planning techniques
Industrial scheduling
Transport & Distribution
Supply Chain information systems
Data analytics
Sourcing For Non-Sourcing

Why Alstom?

Alstom is the leading company in the railway 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?

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.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

Job Type: ​Experienced