Material Planner

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.

As our METRONET project progresses through the design, manufacture and maintenance of 246 new railcars for the Public Transport Authority's (PTA) $1.6 billion Railcar Program, we are looking to welcome a Material Planner to join our team

This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and contribute to one of Western Australia's most significant rail projects.

Reporting to the Material Planning Lead, you will be responsible for executing material planning and inventory strategies in coordination with Industrialisation and Operations teams. Your focus will be on ensuring material availability to support project milestones while maintaining accurate planning data and proactively identifying potential risks within the supply chain.

Multiple Opportunities Available!

We are seeking talented professionals to join our team in the following roles:

• 1 x Permanent Position
• 1 x 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

• Execute material planning and inventory management activities to support project and operational requirements.
• Manage the purchase requisition flow through to material planning documentation and execution.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of material planning master data within the ERP system.
• Collaborate closely with Industrialisation, Procurement, Operations and Logistics teams to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and material forecasts to support production schedules.
• Identify, assess and escalate material shortages, risks and supply chain constraints.
• Anticipate priorities and implement mitigation actions to minimise project impacts.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times and inventory strategies to optimise stock levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and supply chain processes.
• Support reporting and performance analysis related to inventory and material availability.

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/Engineering or Relevant Field.
• A confident user of SAP
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Understanding of material requirement planning and inventory control systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills

• All PPE and Tooling provided
• Work on the railcar program with METRONET
• Global company with ongoing Learning & Development.
• Additional Me Day Leave

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: ***************@alstomgroup.com As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol.