Material Planner

ALSTOM Gruppe; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a full-time Material Planner in New Castle, DE. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels, managing production orders, and collaborating with various teams to improve customer delivery. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and skills in material planning and SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of material planning and scheduling in a supply chain context.
• Proven ability to monitor and report on inventory and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and planning systems to manage sales orders and production kits.
• Create and manage production orders to ensure timely kit production and delivery.

Skills

Material Planning

Inventory Management

Computer Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Material Planner

Date: 11 May 2025

Location: New Castle, DE, US

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 on-site Material Planner in New Castle, DE, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your meticulous and strategic planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and proactive teammates. You'll ensure the optimization of inventory levels to maximize Free Cash Flow while simultaneously improving customer On-Time Delivery (OTD). Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as procurement, production, and logistics), create and manage production orders for kit production activities, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

Monitoring inventory and planning systems to manage sales orders, purchase orders, and production kits,

Maintaining the material master and inventory planning data for specific storage locations,

Creating and managing production orders to ensure timely kit production and delivery,

Scheduling components to align with production needs and delivery schedules,

Maintaining accuracy of MRP data and generating inventory and exception reporting,

Running weekly KPI and inventory reports as well as special reports as needed,

Maintaining all masterdata required for kit production, such as BOM and routing,

Utilizing strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and SAP for planning and reporting tasks"

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 Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or other related field,

Experience or understanding of material planning and scheduling in a supply chain context,

Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management principles,

Familiarity with SAP software,

Proven ability to monitor and report on inventory and planning systems,

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office,

Skills in creating and managing production orders for kit production

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:

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

Work with cutting-edge material planning systems and methodologies to optimize inventory levels and improve customer On-Time Delivery (OTD),

Progress towards achieving a balance between supply and demand, maximizing Free Cash Flow and revenue,

Contribute to innovative projects,

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

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning 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.