Material Planner

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Hornell, NY is seeking a full-time onsite Material Planner to manage deliveries and ensure timely, quality materials for production. You will coordinate production planning in ERP aligned with MPS and work with Procurement, Maintenance, Sales and Logistics.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP familiarity, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. A related degree is preferred and certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of supply chain planning and logistics.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Familiarity with production planning and inventory management strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to offer innovative solutions and ideas.
• Certification in Supply Chain or Inventory Management is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material demand is reflected in the ERP based on planning needs.
• Compute Material Net Requirements and forecasts in ERP based on MRP processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Strategically deploy planning and inventory strategies considering parts typology and demand inputs.
• Create and maintain accurate material master data in ERP.
• Offer out-of-the-box solutions and resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with domestic and international suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Logistics

MRP

Production planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Innovative thinking

ERP knowledge

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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Material Planner

Date: 16 Oct 2026

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 onsite Material Planner in Hornell, NY, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive supply chain and planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and collaborative teammates. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the seamless management of deliveries from suppliers, maintaining the right quality and timing to bolster our production line. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Production, Maintenance, Sales, and Logistics), coordinate the production planning in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in alignment with Project Planning - Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and much more.

We'll look to you for:

Ensuring material demand is accurately reflected in the ERP based on various planning needs,

Calculating Material Net Requirements and forecasts in ERP (or alternative) based on the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) process,

Collaborating closely with suppliers on diverse projects to enhance supply chain efficiency,

Strategically deploying planning and inventory strategies considering parts typology and demand inputs,

Creating and maintaining accurate material master data within the ERP system,

Leveraging your problem-solving skills to offer out-of-the-box solutions and resolutions,

Utilizing your excellent communication skills to interact effectively with domestic and international suppliers.

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 (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field,

Experience or understanding of supply chain planning and logistics,

Knowledge of ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a plus,

Familiarity with production planning and inventory management strategies,

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Ability to offer innovative solutions and ideas,

Certification in Supply Chain or Inventory Management is a plus, but not required.

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:

Work with cutting-edge ERP systems and innovative supply chain methodologies,

Progress towards becoming a key player in supply chain optimization and a master of inventory strategy,

Utilise our dynamic and resource-rich working environment,

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Salary range: $60,000 - $73,000

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.