Material Planner

ALSTOM Gruppe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom, a global leader in rail transport, seeks a Supply Chain Manager in Riyadh to optimize material availability and inventory for complex projects. You will work with procurement, engineering and finance to analyze consumption, set planning parameters, and drive cash-flow improvements.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, create purchase orders, and participate in change committees to ensure seamless material transitions and QCD adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of inventory optimization and procurement strategies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Work Package Owner (WPO) on Procurement to ensure successful Material Milestones are achieved in co-design to meet QCD commitments.
• Analyzing inventory consumption to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Defining and setting up parameters to implement material planning and batch strategies.
• Executing improvement plans focused on inventory reduction and maximizing cash flow.
• Creating purchase orders and following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align material planning strategies with project requirements.
• Participating in the Engineering Change Committee to ensure proper planning for material changes.
• Defining material typology to establish planning tactics and support project replenishment.

Skills

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain and planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside proactive and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring material availability and optimizing inventory management to support project success. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as procurement, engineering, and finance), analyze inventory consumption to enhance material strategies, and contribute to the Engineering Change Committee to ensure seamless material transitions, and much more."

We'll look to you for:

• Acting as the Work Package Owner (WPO) on Procurement to ensure successful Material Milestones are achieved in co-design to meet the agreed QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitment for the procurement Work Package ,
• Analyzing inventory consumption to identify trends and areas for improvement ,
• Defining and setting up parameters to implement material planning and batch strategies ,
• Executing improvement plans focused on inventory reduction and maximizing cash flow ,
• Creating purchase orders and following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery ,
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align material planning strategies with project requirements ,
• Actively participating in the Engineering Change Committee to ensure proper planning for material changes ,
• Defining material typology (based on ABC classification, variability, etc.) to establish planning tactics and support project replenishment

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 Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field. ,
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory optimization techniques, and procurement strategies. ,
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis tools. ,
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making. ,
• Experience or understanding of material planning, inventory management, and procurement processes. ,
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. ,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). ,
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 ,
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Work with supply chain professionals to execute material planning and inventory strategies while ensuring alignment with project and procurement milestones ,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to optimizing material availability, inventory management, and procurement processes, achieving the agreed Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments ,
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment that fosters leadership, adaptability, and continuous learning

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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