Material Planner - CRRC - Temporary (13 months)

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mobility sector is seeking a Material Planner for a temporary position to manage suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials for projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, negotiation, and problem-solving, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role is based in Nigel and is crucial for maintaining operational excellence in material supply.

Qualifications

• 5 years material/production planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• Strong industrial background in Management: Production/Supply Chain/Quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier portfolio for timely goods delivery.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy of material planning master data.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Material Planner - CRRC - Temporary (13 months)

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.

HIERARCHICAL MANAGER

Supply Chain Manager

FUNCTIONAL MANAGER

Supply Chain Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To Manage his/her Supplier's portfolio (Internal and/or External suppliers) for ensuring goods delivery at right time and place based on Alstom needs. Express delivery needs to suppliers and animate the Supplier's delivery performances.

Drive action plan for performance improvement & contribute for risk management .

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site.

MAIN NETWORK:

External Suppliers

Planning & Logistics Teams, Production, Sourcing, Quality, SDPM (Supplier Delivery Performance Manager)

PrSCL (Project Supply Chain Leader) / PrIdM (Project Industrialization Manager), Engineering & Industrialization

Finance, Material Planning & SRM Central Team and Internal Suppliers (other Alstom Sites)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

MISSIONS

Express delivery needs to Suppliers

Follow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for Alstom projects

Monitor Supplier's performances KPI's

Participate/lead to Supplier's performances improvement (animation)

Contribute with SC inputs for supplier selection

TASKS

Internal suppliers: Manage Purchase Requisition flow up to Material Planning documents

External suppliers: Follow up with Sourcing the Purchase Requisition level maturity for launching Material Planning documents

Ensure and update the accuracy of material planning master data (in compliance with stock and logistic constraints)

Create the Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) & respective Source List

Communicate the Material Planning documents to Suppliers and follow Suppliers confirmation

Analyze Suppliers confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk/impact anticipation on production/projects

Identify priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation and set up recovery actions

Maintain a routine with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries

Analyze and manage MRP exception messages and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand…).

Maintain delivery dates in ERP

Track missing parts until stock availability

Resolve Receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.)

Analyze and share deliveries performances KPI's with different stakeholders (Internal & External)

Collaborate with Material Planning Management/SDPM to validate worst Suppliers and define appropriate action plan (adapted governance: LSCA, LCA, etc...)

Apply appropriate communication routine with Suppliers based on their delivery performances

Drive and follow (when involved) Supplier Capacity Assessment

Drive and follow (when involved) Supplier's Light Capability Assessment (LSCA)

Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan

GENERAL SCOPE

Apply APSYS roadmap and standards

Respect Alstom EHS policy

Participate to EHS improvement and targets achievement

Respect Alstom Ethics & Compliance codes

EDUCATION

National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain

ERP: SAP

Experience with MS Office tools

EXPERIENCE

5 years material/production planning experience.

Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in warehouse & material flows

Sound material/production planning experience in an industrial/manufacturing.

Strong industrial background, with experience in Management: Production/ Supply Chain/ Quality/ Industrialization/ Methods Engineering.

Experience in Supplier relationship and management (Qualification of suppliers, Project development, Serial Life Management, Problem Solving).

Experience in Automotive, Aeronautics or Rail companies desirable, with exposure to manufacturing.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills

Commercial and financial awareness, with a full understanding of the impact of failure with regards to business costs, production targets and fulfilment of customer orders

Results orientated and organised with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail skills

Strong negotiation skills & leadership

Active team player, deadline driven, process driven

Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Strong leadership (in front of Supplier and internal Stakeholders)

Cross Functional Team management

Can drive the Change/ is a Change Agent

Autonomous

Able to get global vision of the business, risks & opportunities

Priorities & Project Management

Materials requirements planning

Inventory management & Material Planning techniques

Transport & Distribution

Supply Chain information systems

Data analytics

Sourcing For Non-Sourcing

Agility

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

About the company

Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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