Material Planning Manager 1

Alstom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company seeks a Material Planning Manager in Dunnottar to oversee material availability, manage a team, and drive supply chain efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain and 10 years’ experience in Material Planning, with 5 years at the managerial level. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential as the role involves frequent mobility and overseeing logistics. The application closing date is 22 December 2025.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Material Planning, with 5 years at managerial level.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain processes, especially in material management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visibility to the Production Team on parts availability.
• Drive action plans for critical materials.
• Manage the Material Planning team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong negotiation skills

Team player

Process driven

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Vacancy

Material Planning Manager

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Material Planning Manager position under Supply Chain. The position will report to the Head of Supply Chain and is based in Dunnottar.

Job Purpose

Gibela Rail Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Material Planning Manager to be based in Dunnottar. The position reports to Head of Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide constant visibility to the Production Team on parts availability
• Drive the appropriate action plans for critical materials at risk
• Set-up appropriate suppliers monitoring: on-time in full delivery performance, visits and calls to follow the activity or manage crisis, non-conformity deliveries.
• Set up robust processes to provide to suppliers maximum visibility on detailed requirements and getting accurate confirmation
• Pilot the ERP for related activity: logistics parameters defined with the suppliers, latest delivery information updated in ERP.
• Ensure that logistics requirements are taken into account during the Business awards (with the support of the logistics methods)
• Manage the Material Planning team: Budget, recruitment, workload organization, KPI's and individual targets, development, team animation and information cascading.
• Drive the team KPI's consolidation and monitoring

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain or relevant degree
• 10 years’ experience in Material Planning/Industrial Planning of which 5 years must be at managerial level
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in material management
• Excellent communication
• Strong negotiation skills & leadership
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven

Special Requirements

The job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.

To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).

Closing Date

22 December 2025

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.