Material Planner

ALSTOM Gruppe; Madhepura; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Madhepura, India, seeks a seasoned Material Planner to strengthen material planning and supply chain processes, collaborating with Manufacturing, Industrial Planning, and Logistics to sustain production efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will create and update Material Planning documents, maintain master data accuracy, and resolve goods receipt issues, while driving supplier performance improvements and risk management with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• B. Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 6+ years of scheduling and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP (PP/MM) modules.
• Knowledge of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management, material planning, and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with ASCOT, ARIBA, CELONIS, and QlikSense.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• English and Hindi language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Material Planning documents, including Call-offs and Schedule Agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of material planning master data and resolve goods receipt issues.
• Manage purchase requisitions until Material Planning document creation for internal suppliers.
• Follow up on procurement maturation for external suppliers.
• Communicate delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and follow up on confirmations.
• Analyze supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and assess risks/impacts on production.
• Drive supplier OTIF improvement initiatives and coordinate reviews with suppliers.

Skills

Data analysis

English

Hindi

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Agility

Education

B. Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP (PP/MM)

ASCOT

ARIBA

CELONIS

QlikSense

Job description

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Material Planner

Date: 22 Sept 2026

Location: Madhepura, IN

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, 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 Madhepura we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your material planning and supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless material planning and supply chain processes, directly impacting production efficiency and supplier delivery performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Manufacturing and Testing, Industrial Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Logistics, as well as collaborate with external vendors and business partners. You’ll also proactively resolve supply issues, update material planning documents, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in supplier delivery performance.

You’ll specifically take care of creating and updating Material Planning documents, such as Call-offs and Schedule Agreements, but also ensure the accuracy of material planning master data and resolve goods receipt issues.

We’ll look to you for:

Managing purchase requisitions until Material Planning document creation for internal suppliers

Following up with Procurement on purchase requisition maturity for external suppliers

Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistic constraints

Communicating delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and following up on their confirmations

Analyzing supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and evaluating risks/impacts on production/projects

Identifying priorities, setting up recovery actions, and organizing regular reviews with suppliers to monitor delivery performance

Resolving supply chain issues, including managing MRP exception messages and goods receipt issues

Driving supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full) improvement initiatives

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:

B. Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

6+ years of experience in scheduling and inventory management within a manufacturing environment

Proficiency in SAP (PP/MM) modules

Knowledge of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management, material planning, and supplier relationship management

Familiarity with tools such as ASCOT, ARIBA, CELONIS, and QlikSense

Strong data analysis and reporting skills

Cross-functional team management and collaboration skills

Agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in English and Hindi

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 tools and systems for material planning and supply chain management

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

Utilize our dynamic 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 opportunities

Progress towards leadership roles within the supply chain domain

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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!

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.