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, more than 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 Site Planning Manager in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; we are looking for?
Your future role
- Take on a new challenge in industrial planning within a dynamic, innovative environment, working with collaborative and forward‑thinking teams.
- Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and finance), manage the Industrial Planner team (5+ members), and ensure the successful execution of key planning processes, and much more.
- Play a key role in aligning demand and resources to deliver cost‑efficient, high‑quality, and on‑time solutions while optimizing people, machines, and cash.
- Build industrial plans, analyze operational and workforce capacity, provide site‑level planning visibility, manage the Industrial Planning team, and ensure compliance with Alstom standards and safety rules.
We’ll look to you for:
- Drive quarterly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Single Integrated Operations Planning (SIOP), ensuring alignment across tender teams, project teams, and site strategies, and executing agreed decisions
- Analyze operations workload versus workforce capacity, identify bottlenecks, and mitigate risks impacting On-Time Delivery
- Lead and support the Industrial Planning team (5+ members) in daily operations and critical planning topics
- Ensure timely reporting of Work in Progress, Finished Goods, and Key Performance Indicators.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of data in Enterprise Resource Planning systems and Core Planning Tools
- Proactively resolve production delays and contribute to the Alstom Performance System (APSYS) industrial planning roadmap
- Apply and enforce Environment, Health, and Safety standards across all planning and operational activities
All about you
We value your passion and attitude. 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:
- Education: Engineering Degree
- Experience: 14–18 years in Production Planning within railway components or electrical equipment manufacturing, with proven capability to manage 70+ concurrent manufacturing projects.
- Knowledge of End-to-End (E2E) Production Planning processes and their impact on ERP systems & Proficiency in Core Planning Tools, ERP systems, and Excel.
- Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to synthesize and address critical issues effectively.
- Capacity to propose and implement innovative ways of working.
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:
- Build a stable, long-term career with meaningful challenges and no monotonous routines.
- Work with cutting-edge tools including Core Planning Tools and ERP systems.
- Collaborate in a supportive, cross-functional, and inclusive work environment.
- Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility.
- Benefit from flexible working practices and strong investment in learning and development.
- Shape your career across functions, geographies, and leadership pathways.
Receive a competitive reward package with performance-linked benefits and comprehensive social coverage
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.
Job Type:Experienced