Material Expeditor

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 Material Expeditor in Naperville, IL, US we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your logistics and coordination expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative teammates. You'll ensure the seamless flow of materials necessary to keep our projects on track and meet our high standards of excellence. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Procurement, Quality Assurance, Production), manage supplier's portfolio for ensuring goods delivery at the right time, quantity, and place based on Alstom needs, and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Coordinating with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules ,

  
  
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  Negotiating with suppliers for better terms when necessary ,

  
  
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  Tracking shipments and updating internal teams on the status ,

  
  
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  Ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and company policies ,

  
  
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  Collaborating with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Production teams ,

  
  
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  Managing supplier portfolios to ensure timely delivery of goods ,

  
  
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  Utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP, for supply chain management ,

  
  
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  Applying supply chain and inventory management principles ,

  
  
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  Identifying and mitigating potential supply chain risks ,

  
  
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  Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability"

  
  

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 Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. (An Associate's Degree is required; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.) ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of supplier relationship management and procurement processes. ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles. ,

  
  
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  Strong negotiation and communication skills. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP. ,

  
  
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. ,

  
  
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  Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. ,

  
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. ,

  
  
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  Understanding of import/export regulations.

  
  

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 a diverse supplier's portfolio to ensure the timely delivery of goods in the right quantity and place, aligned with Alstom's strategic needs ,

  
  
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  Utilise our inclusive, innovative, and dynamic 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

  
  
• Salary Range: $65,700-$85,000DOE

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.