Materials Manager

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Materials Manager in Baltimore, MD, US we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain and logistics expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll ensure seamless material availability and optimize inventory to support the company's operational excellence. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (procurement, warehouse management, and supplier relationship management), define and deploy continuous improvement roadmaps, and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Ensuring appropriate parts scheduling, purchase parts deliveries, and logistic flows to make material available when needed, aligned with company cash objectives,

  
  
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  Ensuring employees operate in an environment compliant with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies,

  
  
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  Managing the material work package and providing QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments,

  
  
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  Leading and managing a team by calculating workload, defining priorities, and implementing development plans,

  
  
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  Ensuring physical inventory accuracy by applying Alstom's rules for counting,

  
  
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  Ensuring data integrity for efficient MRP (Material Resource Planning),

  
  
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  Providing reporting to management for various supply chain KPIs,

  
  
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  Coordinating Master Production and Repair Schedule definition and monitoring schedule and shipment execution to achieve on-time delivery targets and customer satisfaction"

  
  

All about you

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:

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  Degree in Business, Engineering, or a similar field. ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of logistics flows, warehouse management, and material needs scheduling. ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally SAP, with special regards to modules used for Supply Chain management. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with managing supplier relationships and coordinating delivery plans. ,

  
  
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  Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey clear and synthetic messages across different levels. ,

  
  
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  Teamwork and accountability: Delegates effectively, provides encouragement, and supports accountability. ,

  
  
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  Empowerment: Creates an environment where individuals actively take initiative and ownership. ,

  
  
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  Risk management: Provides early warnings when unforeseen problems arise to ensure timely corrective action. ,

  
  
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  Operational effectiveness: Identifies critical tasks and resources, ensures execution, delivery, and follow-up. ,

  
  
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  Winning & influencing: Successfully changes opinions and approaches discussions/negotiations to achieve win-win outcomes.

  
  

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  
  
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  Work with cutting-edge supply chain systems and processes to optimize material flow and inventory management ,

  
  
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  Progress towards becoming a leader in supply chain excellence, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction ,

  
  
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  Utilise our inclusive, innovative, and collaborative working environment" ,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  
  

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.