Jobs in Chatham Kent, Kanada

Date: 3 Oct 2025

Company: Alstom

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.

Please note this position is a replacement for a duration of 12 months on a full-time basis.

Your future role

Reporting to Material Planning Management, the Material Expeditor is responsible for managing internal and/or external suppliers’ portfolio to ensure goods delivery at right time, quantity and place based on Alstom needs. This role requires the ability to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization.

The position is based in Mississauga, ON in a hybrid work environment (3 days in office/2days remote) - However flexibility and mobility are required to travel occasionally (Canada and US) to various Alstom sites or to Suppliers facilities as part of the material delivery follow-up.

While interacting daily with co-workers, external suppliers and management, all activities will be performed in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as prescribed by legislation and the ALSTOM Health & Safety policies.

You’ll specifically take care of

• Managing suppliers and related activities to drive cost, lead time, and on time performance
• Communicating the Material Planning documents (Purchase Orders, Schedule Agreements) and follow up with Suppliers accordingly
• Analyzing Suppliers confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk/impact anticipation on production/service projects
• Coordinating with all departments regarding supplier related issues within assigned commodities including but not limited to Immediate Actions (I.A's) and Over, Short & Damage (O, S & D's) reports
• Update and maintain SAP (GSI) with accurate delivery dates and PO acknowledgment confirmation and approves invoices for payment
• Manage Supply Chain & Capacity audits

We’ll look to you for

• Applying APSYS (Alstom Production System) roadmap and Golden Rules
• Informing on a timely manner Management and Projects of any critical issues within assigned commodities
• Contributing to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plans
• Monitoring Supplier's performances KPI's and participate/lead Supplier's performances improvement
• Coordinating Delivery Crisis Solving

All about you

We value passion and attitude as much as experience. Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Associates degree in Supply Chain / Engineering/Industrial/Business administration, or other related field

3-5 years relevant experience in Material Planning/Expediting

Excellent problem-solving skills with equally strong computer skills

Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Nice to have: Materials requirements planning, Supplier Delivery Performance Management, Inventory Management & Material Planning techniques, Transport & Distribution

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

• Contribute to innovative projects
• Challenges free from unexciting daily routines
• Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
• Grow and develop new skills through award-winning learning
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Bruit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.