About this role
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. Material Planner in Astana. 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 Communicating delivery plans and purchase orders to suppliers and following up on their confirmations Ensuring and updating the accuracy of material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistic constraints Creating and updating Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) and their respective Source List and Quota Management Analyzing supplier confirmations versus Alstom needs and evaluating risks/impacts on production/projects Identifying priorities, setting up recovery actions, and organizing regular reviews with suppliers to monitor delivery performance Managing MRP exception messages and anticipating supply problems Resolving Goods Receipts issues and following up on non-conformities with Procurement Officers 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 Excellent communication and analytical skills Upper-intermediate English or higher Excel skills/SAP systems knowledge 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.