Project Supply Chain Leader

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.

We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.

Your future role:

As a Project Supply Chain Leader, you will lead the establishment and continued development of standard process implementation. You will be involved in developing and implementing standard process to the TSGNL project in line with the Supply Chain function requirements.

We'll look to you for:

Day to day management of the Supply Chain depot team.

Lead the team in maintaining material availability and the delivery of all material requirements.

Control of the project material spend & BTG.

Drive unplanned material spend down through engagement with the relevent functions and suppliers.

Material cost variance analysis and reporting using the material TAC (Total At Completion) model and associated KPI's and reports.

Manage the development and maintenance of an accurate SAP CBOM (Costed Bill Of Materials) to drive materila forecasting and planning.

Optimise inventory levels ensuring availability.

Responsibility for the safe storage of materials and consumables for the Brighton site.

Implementation of logistics management processes to secure the supply base.

Ensure that perpetual inventory policies and procesures are in place and are adhered to.

Adhere to the platform warehousing strategy for the control of materials both on site and at external facilities.

Develop appropriate KPI's to measure performance to drive culture and behaviours.

Support strategic locations to enable all fleets to be furnished with their material requirements.

Establish and implement bogie and wheelset storage and management methods.

Using the TAC model ensure a clear pvernance process is in place to identify potential project over/under spending.

Ensure all inventory targets are achieved.

Continuously build organisational capability using all HR processes and procedures including:

Selection and recruitment

Performance management

Development planning

Talent management

Succession planning

Training

PMP (People Management Process) delivery management.

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:

Experience in managing CBoM's (Costed Bill Of Materilas)

A good understanding of how sub-functions are integral to the train maintenance value chain.

Knowledge of warehousing and logisitics.

Importance of portfolio projects in relation to UK SAP, ERP, CBoM.

Materials analysis and inventory management.

Warehouse and stock checking/management.

Governance and safety.

Experience in relevant roles and in managing complex projects.

Successful track record in reducing and controlling costs.

Proven experience in business process re-engineering using IS/IT and change programs.

Negotiation and leadership skills.

Proven record of logistics management.

People management experience.

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:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday

Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme

A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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