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 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.

Your Future Role We are looking to welcome a full time, 12 month fixed term contract Material Planner to our team. This position is responsible for executing the material planning and inventory strategies in coordination with Industrialization and Operations teams and provides a rare chance to grow your career, have autonomy and contribute to key activities for a large scale project.

Reporting to the Material Planning Manager, day to day activities will involve managing purchase requisition flow up to the material planning documents, ensure accuracy of the material planning master data and identify priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation.

What You'll Do

• Ensure coordination with the Project Team to clarify Production planning and impacts on material schedule
• Work closely with planning, procurement and logistics teams to ensure materials are delivered to the right location, in the right condition at the right time
• Monitor the safety stock levels for materials in consultation with the Procurement Team and the Material Planning Manager
• Resolve receiving issues, track missing parts and ensure non-conformities replacement
• Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan

What We're Looking For

• 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

What We Offer

• Be part of the iconic METRONET Railcar Program shaping Perth's future transport.
• Free gym membership
• Free onsite secure parking
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discounts on car rental, car sharing, and IT products
• Payroll reduction for income protection insurance

At Alstom, we embrace an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and other minority groups. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please email
*************** Pre-employment checks, including medical and drug/alcohol screening, will apply.