Material Planner

Transport AI; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Sabarmati, India is seeking a full-time Material Planner. You will ensure seamless material flow for production, collaborating with Operations, Quality, Warehouse, and Planning teams to optimize ERP settings and inventory strategies.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving and cross-functional coordination across sites. The ideal candidate holds a BE/B.Tech with 6–7 years of experience or 3–4 years at an Alstom Services Depot, with SAP MM, ASCOT, and KINAXIS familiarity, and

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Engineering with 6–7 years of experience or 3–4 years at an Alstom Services Depot.
• Material planning experience in rolling stock or automotive sectors preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP MM and MS Office tools.
• Familiarity with ASCOT and KINAXIS.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Able to manage uncertainty and adapt to change.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Handling material planning activities at the Services Depot.
• Placing orders, tracking shortages, and ensuring material availability at the depot.
• Coordinating with vendors and plant cross-functional teams at L2 level for flawless operations.
• Tracking supplier delivery performance.
• Managing and analyzing demand for depot parts.
• Optimizing delivery performance through ERP system settings.
• Identifying procurement strategies.
• Reporting on delivery and stock accuracy.
• Initiating corrective actions for stock discrepancies and non-conformities in material planning.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance material planning processes.
• Assuming responsibilities of colleagues in their absence and contributing to team efforts.

Skills

English fluency

SAP MM knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Material planning

ASCOT

KINAXIS

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

BE/B.Tech in Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

ASCOT

KINAXIS

Job description

Job Description:

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, 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 Sabarmati we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your detail-oriented and analytical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive, collaborative, and innovative teammates.

Youll ensure the seamless flow of materials necessary for production, contributing significantly to our operational excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Operations, Warranty, Quality, Warehouse & Planning), optimize logistics parameters, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of creating material requisitions, managing ERP system data, and acting on missing parts in production, but also re-evaluating inventory strategies to balance supply chain efficiency and cost management.

We’ll look to you for:

• Handling material planning activities at the Services Depot

• Placing orders, tracking shortages, and ensuring material availability at the depot

• Coordinating with vendors and plant cross-functional teams at L2 level for flawless operations

• Tracking supplier delivery performance

• Managing and analyzing demand for depot parts

• Optimizing delivery performance through ERP system settings

• Identifying procurement strategies

• Reporting on delivery and stock accuracy

• Initiating corrective actions for stock discrepancies and non-conformities in material planning

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance material planning processes

• Assuming responsibilities of colleagues in their absence and contributing to team efforts

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 Engineering (BE or B.Tech) with 6–7 years of experience or 3–4 years of experience in Alstom at any Services Depot

• Experience or understanding of material planning in the rolling stock or automotive industry is preferred

• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP (MM Module), and proficiency in MS Office tools

• Familiarity with ASCOT and KINAXIS

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• Agility in managing uncertainty and adapting to change

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

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 innovative supply chain and logistics solutions

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our dynamic and agile 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 and advanced specialist roles

• 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!

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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