Material Planner (Kingston, ON, CA)

Internal suppliers: Manage Purchase Requisition until Material Planning documents creation

External suppliers: Follow up with Procurement 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 and Quota Management

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

Organize and maintain regular reviews with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries and their delivery performances

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 and ensure non-conformities replacement through NCR process

Resolve 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 plan

Contribute (when involved) to Supplier Capacity Assessment

Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan

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 field

Experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain processes

Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and supply chain software

Familiarity with stock control and delivery scheduling

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Ability to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn

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 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!

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​