Onsite Material Planner — ERP & MRP Expert

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

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.