Senior Material Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Alstom Full time

Req ID: 451970

Location: Hatfield

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Life Assurance, Contributed Healthcare

At Alstom, we are dedicated to enhancing transport networks and facilitating the movement of people. Our extensive portfolio encompasses high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, and comprehensive systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. With a workforce of 80,000, we are committed to advancing greener and smarter mobility worldwide, linking cities while reducing carbon emissions and minimizing reliance on cars.

Alstom stands as the premier supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects in the UK & Ireland. We have contributed to nearly 40% of the UK's mainline train fleet and all fleets currently operational with London Underground and Dublin's LUAS.

We are spearheading the UK's largest train initiative in a generation – AVENTRA – for seven of the country's major train operating companies, while also preparing to manufacture the next generation of Greater Dublin's commuter trains, DART+, alongside 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Additionally, Alstom supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services division and is recognized as the leading provider of CP6 signalling and infrastructure.

With a workforce of 6,000 across the UK and Ireland, we design, manufacture, and test trains at the largest end-to-end train manufacturing facility in Derby, operating significant sites in Widnes, Crewe, Ilford, and Plymouth, as well as 30 train service depots throughout the UK&I.

Your future role

The Senior Material Planner will oversee the portfolio of Suppliers (both Internal and External) to ensure timely, accurate, and location-specific delivery of goods in alignment with Alstom's requirements. This role involves articulating delivery expectations to suppliers and contributing to the governance of Supplier delivery performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing action plans for performance enhancement and contributing to risk management strategies. Collaborating with the Procurement team to ensure that contractual agreements are accurately reflected in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. Communicating delivery requirements to Suppliers using designated tools. Monitoring deliveries to guarantee the availability of goods for Alstom projects. Tracking Supplier performance through established KPIs. Leading initiatives for Supplier performance enhancement. Providing Supply Chain insights for Supplier selection processes. Aligning material planning and ERP configurations with project Supply Chain objectives and targets. For Internal suppliers: Managing Purchase Requisition until the creation of Material Planning documents. For External suppliers: Coordinating with Procurement to ensure Purchase Requisition readiness for Material Planning documentation. Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistics constraints. Creating Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) and respective Source Lists. Communicating Material Planning documents to Suppliers and confirming their acceptance. Analyzing Supplier confirmations against Alstom's requirements and assessing potential risks/impacts on production/projects. Identifying priorities linked to risk/impact assessments and implementing recovery actions. Organizing and conducting regular reviews with Suppliers to evaluate delivery status and performance. Analyzing and managing MRP exception messages while anticipating supply issues (backlogs, shortages, no demand, etc.). Tracking missing parts until they are available in stock. Ensuring replacement of non-conformities through the NCR process. Resolving Goods Receipts issues through effective communication (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation discrepancies, quantity mismatches, invoices, etc.). Analyzing and sharing delivery performance KPIs with various stakeholders (Internal & External).

All about you

We prioritize passion and attitude over experience. Therefore, we do not expect you to possess every single skill. Instead, we have outlined some that we believe will facilitate your success and growth in this role:

Familiarity with ERPs and Supply Chain principles. Experience in continuous improvement methodologies. Previous work experience in an Engineering environment is highly desirable. A degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders, including suppliers. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities.

Things you'll enjoy

Embark on a transformative journey with us – the rail industry is here to stay, offering opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

You will also:

Experience stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous routines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Direct your career path in any direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our commitment to your development through award-winning training programs. Enjoy a fair and dynamic compensation package that recognizes your performance and potential, along with comprehensive social benefits (life, medical, pension).

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We assure you that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll feel a sense of pride. If you are ready for the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

What we offer

We provide a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday. Our benefits include contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide array of flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Alstom is a leader in the mobility sector, addressing the most compelling challenges for the future of transportation. We value inquisitive and innovative individuals who are passionate about collaborating to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day by day, we are cultivating an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of individuals are given opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you prepared to join a truly international community of exceptional individuals on a challenging journey with a meaningful impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all 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, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who meet the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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