Material Planner

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Material Planner to support logistics and inventory control. This role involves communication with various departments, executing reorders, and ensuring a continuous supply chain. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and experience in supply chain or procurement. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and inclusivity, where your contributions will help shape the future of transportation. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and advance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping, receiving, warehousing, and logistics.
• Execute reorders and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Excel

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Maximo

SAP

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Req ID: 486250

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

This position is a 6-month contract with a potential for extension.

Purpose of the job

To support the site supervisor in all aspects of shipping, receiving, warehousing, logistics, and inventory control. Provide support and coordination related to material distribution and promote safe practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication & customer service, both inter-departmentally and externally
• Execute reorders and liaise with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Expedite PO delivery to ensure continuous supply
• Process Purchase Requisitions for direct and indirect procurement
• Process warranty claims for new parts and repairs & returns

Qualifications & Functional Knowledge

Education

• Ideally some post-secondary education

Relevant Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience

Specialized or cross-functional knowledge / relevant experience

• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with Maximo & SAP is a plus
• Experience in supply chain or procurement

Alstom is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and responsible culture. We value inquisitive and innovative people passionate about transforming mobility to be smarter and more sustainable. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and advance across functions and locations.

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Job Type: Experienced

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing