Job Description
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Material Planner in Madrid
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.
More than a job: a mission
We’re looking for a Material Planner. 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
- Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure material availability
- Identify risks and take proactive actions to mitigate delays
- Escalate and manage supply issues when needed
- Maintain accurate data in SAP and planning tools
- Track KPIs and contribute to supplier performance improvement
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on a daily basis
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain processes
- Support stock optimization and availability in line with project needs
- Work considering QCD objectives (Quality, Cost, Delivery) in day-to-day activities and decisions
You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.
What you bring
- Background or experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar (relevant practical background or degree)
- Fluent English (B2/C1)
- Experience working with SAP and Office tools
- Understanding of planning processes (MRP knowledge is a plus)
- Experience in production or manufacturing environments, with direct involvement in material flow and supplier coordination, will be highly valued
- Comfortable managing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Experience in operational environments with direct supplier interaction
- Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach
How success is measured
- Quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Strong communication & negotiation capabilities.
- Management of demand analysis and mitigation of risks
Alstom, a great place to grow
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Work with new security standards for services.
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our cooperative 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
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage
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.