Material Planner

About the Role

Join Alstom and contribute to the future of greener, smarter mobility globally. As a Material Planner based in Riyadh, you will be integral to ensuring material availability and refining inventory management to support project success. Collaborate closely with teams spanning procurement, engineering, and finance, analyzing inventory trends, and contributing to material strategy improvements and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Work Package Owner for Procurement to secure Material Milestone achievements in line with quality, cost, and delivery commitments.
• Evaluate inventory consumption to spot trends and identify improvement areas.
• Develop parameters for implementing material planning and batch strategies.
• Drive initiatives aimed at reducing inventory levels and enhancing cash flow.
• Generate purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to guarantee delivery deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively across teams to align material planning with overall project goals.
• Engage actively in the Engineering Change Committee to plan effectively for material changes.
• Classify materials using typologies such as ABC classification to determine planning tactics supporting project replenishment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of supply chain methodologies, inventory optimization, and procurement practices.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and inform decisions.
• Knowledge of material planning, inventory control, and procurement workflows.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Opportunity for long-term career growth in the rail transport sector, with continuous learning and skill development.
• A stable work environment with challenging responsibilities beyond routine tasks.
• Work alongside cooperative teams and cross-functional professionals.
• Contribute to optimizing material availability and procurement processes aligned with quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Participate in an inclusive workplace culture encouraging leadership and adaptability.

Additional Information

Alstom is a global leader in transport solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all countries of operation. We welcome applicants who wish to be part of an industry that makes a tangible impact on sustainable urban mobility. You do not need to be a train enthusiast to excel in this role but will take pride in contributing to a cleaner future.