Material Planner

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems. Material Planner in Astana More than a job: a mission We’re looking for a Material Planner to keep production line running. This is high‑stakes Supply Chain: securing just-in-time material flows. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication — because they know what’s at stake: the journey home. Your role, your impact Managing Purchase Requisitions until Material Planning document creation for internal suppliers Following up with Procurement on Purchase Requisition maturity for external suppliers Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistic constraints Creating and updating Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) and their respective Source List and Quota Management Communicating delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and following up on their confirmations Analyzing supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and evaluating risks/impacts on production/projects Identifying priorities, setting up recovery actions, and organizing regular reviews with suppliers to monitor delivery performance Managing MRP exception messages and anticipating supply problems Resolving Goods Receipts issues and following up on non-conformities with Procurement Officers Communicating OTIF (On-Time In-Full) results with suppliers and driving improvement You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across procurement, operations, and design — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. What you bring 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 Supply Chain or related field Fluent English Experience in supplier/customer relationship management, including daily activity and performance tracking ERP experience (e.g., article configuration, order management) or ERP architecture understanding (e.g., BOM, NCR) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Excellent communication and organizational skills How success is measured Quality and timeliness of deliverables. Relevance of technical recommendations. Contribution to peer reviews and teamwork. Alstom, a great place to grow Competitive Salary Annual bonus Medical insurance for the employee and up to two family members (after successful completion of the probation period) Free lunches in the cafeteria Corporate discount to 1Fit Life insurance (after successful completion of the probation period) Corporate shuttlebus Empatia subscription (wellness platform with psychologists, life and business coaches, fitness trainers, pet psychologists and others) Alstom University with Career Path International mobility NB! This is a maternity leave cover position Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.