Material Planner with English/German

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's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission 

We are looking for a passionate Material Planner who thrives on ensuring seamless material availability and on-time product delivery. You will work alongside dynamic, adaptable and forward-thinking teammates to organise and manage supply chain activities, driving project QCD performance. This role calls for ownership, precision, and a continuous improvement mindset to optimize costs, lead times and inventory while keeping our projects on track.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Follow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for Alstom projects;
• Participate/lead to Supplier's performances improvement (animation);
• Create the Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) & respective Source List;
• Identify priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation and set up recovery actions;
• Maintain a routine with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries;
• Analyse and manage MRP (Material Requirement/Resource Planning) exception messages and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand);
• Maintain delivery dates in ERP system;
• Track missing parts until stock availability;
• Ensure non-conformities replacement;
• Resolve Receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.).

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Degree level qualification;
• Good knowledge of procurement and supply chain;
• 1-3 years’ experience in a relevant position;
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP;
• Fluency in English; German language is an advantage.
• Good communication, collaboration and analytical skills, initiative and autonomy;
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;
• Ability to manage and prioritize own workload;

How Success Is Measured

• On-time material availability supporting production and project delivery goals;
• Effective collaboration and communication across procurement and operations teams;
• Reduction in material shortages, improved inventory accuracy, and process efficiency gains.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to sustainable mobility projects with global impact from Cluj-Napoca;
• Grow your career through continuous learning and development programs;
• Perks and Benefits:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines;
  • Be part of a large team with over 1000 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain;
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues;
  • Utilise our Agile, Responsible 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program);
  • Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, new-born bonus, discounts);
  • Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension);
  • Work-life balance - we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/week) and 25 days of annual leave;
  • Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions).

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.