Material Planner

Material Planner in Astana.

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 to supply the production line that builds the future of mobility in Central Asia. This is high‑stakes supply chain: securing critical inventory, not just PO creation. 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

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Communicating delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and following up on their confirmations

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Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistic constraints

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Creating and updating Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) and their respective Source List and Quota Management

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Analyzing supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and evaluating risks/impacts on production/projects

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Identifying priorities, setting up recovery actions, and organizing regular reviews with suppliers to monitor delivery performance

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Managing MRP exception messages and anticipating supply problems

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Resolving Goods Receipts issues and following up on non-conformities with Procurement Officers

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Communicating OTIF (On-Time In-Full) results with suppliers and driving improvement

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across procurement, quality, and logistics — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

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Excellent communication and analytical skills

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Upper-intermediate English or higher

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Excel skills/SAP systems knowledge

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Knowledge of the conditions and requirements specified in Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)

• Work experience in Supply Chain

How success is measured

• KPIs:
• Relevance of technical recommendations.
• Contribution to peer reviews and teamwork.

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Competitive Salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance for the employee and up to two family members (after successful completion of the probation period)
• Free lunches in the cafeteria / Monthly lunch allowance
• Corporate discount to 1Fit
• Life insurance (after successful completion of the probation period)
• Corporate shuttlebus
• Empatia subscription (wellness platform with psychologists, life and business coaches, fitness trainers, pet psychologists and others)
• Alstom University with Career Path
• International mobility
• We provide everything required for work, including laptops, PPEs and uniform

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.