Location: Nigel, GT, South Africa
Company: Alstom
Req ID:259784
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
Planning Intern
12 months contract
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the planning team in meeting both departmental and overall business objectives. This individual will have the opportunity to become an instrumental part of the daily planning activities, organising and coordinating of industrial relations to ensure on-time product deliveries, while contributing to profitability improvement in terms of costs, lead time and inventory reduction.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Assist and support Planning department on a daily activities & reporting of departmental objectives.
- Perform data collection and analysis to anticipate, identify and analyse planning risks and opportunities, including management reporting, corrective action plans and process improvements.
- Interface with the internal stakeholders to ensure ensuring correct information flow both up & downstream
- Facilitate robust planning processes on site to ensure that all industrial activities have integrated the planning dimension and drive the process
- Follow the demands of internal & external customers over short & medium terms
- Integrate evolution of manufacturing processes and technical modifications in the daily job.
Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- Planning or Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering Diploma /Degree or equivalent is required with elective majoring in Data Analytics/Statistics/Business Information Systems
- 0 – 2 years relevant experience in an industrial planning role within manufacturing environment
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools and advanced Excel
- Highly analytical with excellent communication
- Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
- Strong negotiation skills & leadership style
- Active team player, achievement & deadline orientation and process driven
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.