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 Planning Manager in Astana we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your material planning and team management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management of material planning activities, supplier performance, and risk mitigation strategies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Procurement, Material Planners, Suppliers), oversee the application of processes, and implement action plans for performance improvement, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of managing supplier performance KPIs, ensuring the accuracy of material planning master data, and supporting your team in resolving supply issues, but also lead escalation processes and contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
We’ll look to you for:
Applying core model processes for material planning activities (external & internal suppliers) and master data management
Managing supplier performance KPIs and raw material coverage according to targets
Collaborating with Procurement for risk/impact management and supplier selection
Ensuring action plan implementation between teams and suppliers
Leading supplier escalation processes and supporting Material Planners in improving supplier KPI performance
Developing team competencies and managing team performance through feedback and performance management cycles
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, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
Experience or understanding of material planning processes and supplier management
Knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations
Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data management
A certification in supply chain management or procurement (, APICS, CIPS)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
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:
Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with advanced financial strategies for global projects
Collaborate with supportive and innovative colleagues
Contribute to impactful and sustainable projects
Utilize 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
Progress towards leadership roles or specialized financial expertise
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
Thrive with our quality of life perks including corporate shuttlebus, 1fit discount, and well-being service subscription (EMPATHY).
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.
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