Material Planner

Alstom Transportation; Madhubani; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Madhepura is seeking a full-time Material Planner with strong material planning and supply chain expertise. You will create and update planning documents, maintain master data, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will work with Manufacturing, Testing, and Logistics teams to resolve issues, drive improvements, and optimize production efficiency. Proficiency in English and Hindi is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and inventory management in manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Collaboration across manufacturing, planning, supply chain and quality.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Material Planning documents (Call-offs, Schedule Agreements).
• Ensure accuracy of material planning master data and goods receipt issues.
• Communicate delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and follow up.
• Manage MRP exception messages and drive OTIF improvements.
• Resolve supply issues and drive continuous improvement with suppliers.

Skills

Scheduling & inventory management

Data analysis & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Hindi proficiency

Agility & adaptability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Knowledge of supplier relationships

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PP/MM

ASCOT

ARIBA

CELONIS

QlikSense

Job description

Location: Madhepura

Company: Alstom

Job Summary

Could you be the full-time Material Planner in Madhepura were looking for

Your future role

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

Youll play a critical role in ensuring seamless material planning and supply chain processes, directly impacting production efficiency and supplier delivery performance. Day-to-day, youll 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. Youll also proactively resolve supply issues, update material planning documents, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in supplier delivery performance.

Youll 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.

Well 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. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve 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

You dont 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, youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge, wed love to hear from you!