Senior Material Planning Manager – Lead Global Supply Chain

ALSTOM Gruppe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Material Planning Manager. The successful candidate will manage the Material Planning team, ensuring parts availability and driving supply chain efficiency. With a degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, you should have 10 years of experience in Material Planning, including 5 years at a managerial level. This role requires strong negotiation skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to collaborative processes. Closing date for applications is December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide constant visibility to the Production Team on parts availability.
• Drive action plans for critical materials at risk.
• Manage the Material Planning team: budget, recruitment, workload and KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Team player

Deadline driven

Process driven

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

A leading transportation engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Material Planning Manager. The successful candidate will manage the Material Planning team, ensuring parts availability and driving supply chain efficiency. With a degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, you should have 10 years of experience in Material Planning, including 5 years at a managerial level. This role requires strong negotiation skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to collaborative processes. Closing date for applications is December 22, 2025.