VIE - Supply Chain and Material Planning (m/f)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 45,651 - 73,042; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Germany seeks a full-time VIE in Hennigsdorf to contribute across supply chain and material planning. You will work with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure efficient operations, handling order processing, supplier communications, and cross-functional projects.

The role emphasizes KPIs, data analysis, and process improvement, with exposure to SAP and Ariba digitalization. A collaborative, proactive mindset and a willingness to grow in a global transport leader are

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• First experience with supply chain processes and procurement.
• Initial experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with KPIs and data analysis.
• Certification in supply chain, procurement, project management, or LEAN would be a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team- oriented and cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficient and effective execution of standardized supply chain and procurement processes.
• Operational order processing in SAP, including tracking and securing order confirmations.
• Contributing to cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Assessing material availability and managing escalations in case of supply shortages.
• Handling Non-Conformity Reports (NCR).
• Monitoring and analyzing KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Material Inventory Turn (MIT), inventory levels, and missing parts.
• Supporting supply chain digitalization initiatives, such as Ariba.

Skills

SAP

Ariba

KPIs

Procurement basics

ERP familiarity

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

VIE - Supply Chain and Material Planning (m/f)

Date: 9 Jul 2026

Location: Hennigsdorf, DE

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, more than 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 Supply Chain VIE in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside motivated and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as procurement, logistics, and production teams), support cross‑functional projects, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of operational and strategic tasks across supply chain processes, but also foster active communication with suppliers to ensure smooth processes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Efficient and effective execution of standardized supply chain and procurement processes
• Operational order processing in SAP, including tracking and securing order confirmations
• Contributing to cross‑functional supply chain projects
• Assessing material availability and managing escalations in case of supply shortages
• Handling Non‑Conformity Reports (NCR)
• Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators such as On‑Time Delivery (OTD), Material Inventory Turn (MIT), inventory levels, and missing parts
• Supporting supply chain digitalization initiatives, such as Ariba

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, Engineering or a related field
• First experience or solid understanding of supply chain processes and procurement
• First experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs) and data analysis
• A certification in supply chain, procurement, project management, or LEAN would be a plus
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented and cross‑functional environment

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.