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 we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals.
You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless material flow and supply chain efficiency. Day-to-day, you’ll 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.
You’ll specifically take care of project-specific product deliveries and material management, but also coordinate manage KPIs, supplier performance and mitigate risks.
We’ll 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 Supplier's delivery performancesFollow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for Alstom projects on time in fullMonitor Supplier's performances KPI's including OTIFParticipate / lead Supplier's performances improvementContribute with SC inputs for supplier selectionContribute to the project SC objectives and targets by ensuring material planning and ERP settings are in line with these objectivesCollaborate with the Procurement team to ensure the contractual agreements are reflected in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systemTasks
Internal suppliers : Manage Purchase Requisition until Material Planning documents creationExternal suppliers : Follow up with Procurement the Purchase Requisition level maturity for launching Material Planning documentsEnsure 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 ManagementCommunicate the Material Planning documents to Suppliers and follow Suppliers confirmationAnalyze Suppliers confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk / impact anticipation on production / projectsIdentify priorities associated with risk / impact anticipation and set up recovery actionsOrganize and maintain regular reviews with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries and their delivery performancesAnalyze and manage MRP exception messages and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand…).Maintain delivery dates in ERPTrack missing parts until stock availability and ensure non-conformities replacement through NCR processResolve Goods Receipts issues with the applied means of communication (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, quantity mismatch, Invoices, etc.)Analyze and share deliveries performances KPI's with different stakeholders (Internal & External)Collaborate with Material Planning Management / SDPM to validate worst Suppliers and define appropriate action planContribute (when involved) to Supplier Capacity AssessmentContribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action planAll 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 fieldExperience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain processesKnowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and supply chain softwareFamiliarity with stock control and delivery schedulingAnalytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsAttention to detail and organizational skillsResilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environmentAbility to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learnThings 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 :
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)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.
Job Type : Experienced
Job Segment : Logistics, Supply Chain, ERP, Supply Chain Manager, Supply, Operations, Technology