Material Planner

Alstom; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Professional development opportunities

Competitive social coverage (life, med

Pension and retirement benefits

Job summary

Alstom in Nagpur is seeking a full-time Material Planner to ensure the seamless flow of materials for production. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Warehouse and Planning teams to optimize logistics and balance supply with cost.

The role centers on creating material requisitions, maintaining ERP data, addressing missing parts, and re-evaluating inventory strategies. Fluency in English and a proactive problem-solving mindset are valued in this global rail leader.

Qualifications

• 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 in material planning in rolling stock or automotive is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP MM, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with ASCOT and KINAXIS.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Flexible and proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle material planning activities at the Services Depot.
• Place orders, track shortages, and ensure material availability at the depot.
• Coordinate with vendors and plant cross-functional teams at L2 level for flawless operations.
• Track supplier delivery performance and manage depot part demand.
• Optimize delivery performance through ERP system settings and reporting.
• Identify procurement strategies and address stock discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve material planning processes.

Skills

English fluency

Agility

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

BE or B.Tech

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

ASCOT

KINAXIS

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 Nagpur 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.

You’ll 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.

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.