Material Planner
New Castle, DE 
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Description
Acara Solutions has an opening fora Material Planner for Alstom Transportation in New Castle, DE.
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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
In this role you will be a key contributor to multi-million- dollar projects. Your success will be determined by your ability to deliver results in a challenging supply chain environment. To do this, you will need to bring a well-developed skill set of organization, analytical skills, as well as exceptional communication skills.
As a Materials Planner, you will be collaborating with suppliers on numerous innovative projects. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing purchase requisitions for material planning documents creation with internal suppliers
  • Owning the follow up with Procurement at the purchase requisition level maturity for launching material planning documents with external suppliers.
  • Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data
  • Creating the material planning documents & respective source list and quota management.
  • Communicating the material planning documents to suppliers and follow suppliers' confirmation.
  • Analyzing suppliers' confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk/impact anticipation on production/projects.
  • Identifying priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation and set up recovery actions.
  • Organizing and maintaining regular reviews with suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries and their delivery performances.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • 2+ years' experience in Procurement and Supply Chain
Preferred Skills:
  • Proven experience working in SAP is strongly preferred.
  • APICS certification is preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of ERP techniques and supplier collaboration tools.
  • Solid understanding of demand planning processes.
  • Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Basic procurement and production knowledge to work as interface between both functions within the supply chain.
Additional Information:
  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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