Material Planning Manager - 504034

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, 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 Material Planning Manager in Västerås we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in ensuring the seamless planning and supply of materials, contributing to the success of our projects and operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (procurement, production, and logistics), manage supplier performance, and lead action plans for risk management and cost efficiency, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of applying core model processes for material planning activities and master data management, but also support your team in supplier performance management and risk mitigation.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the team responsible for material planning needs expression towards suppliers
• Ensuring the application of Procure to Pay core model processes
• Collaborating with procurement for risk and impact management processes
• Leading supplier escalation processes and supporting material planners
• Ensuring the accuracy of material planning master data
• Developing team competencies and managing performance

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 Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain
• Experience in supply chain activities and leading teams
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
• Understanding of supplier performance management and risk mitigation
• Familiarity with audit processes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English (Swedish desirable)

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards senior supply chain management roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.