Project Supply Chain Lead

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role with 4 days/week

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking a seasoned Project Supply Chain Lead to drive materials management and supply chain execution across a major transit transformation program. You will coordinate cross-functional teams—Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Installation—and ensure QCD commitments and timely deliveries.

The role requires 8–10+ years in project material management, strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP) and demand planning, plus excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred, with supply chain focus.
• 8-10+ years of experience in project materials management or project supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with risk management mindset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Supply Chain activities across the project portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between project requirements and Supply Chain execution from start to finish.
• Drive project material demand and ensure timely material and product delivery.
• Oversee PMMs and manage risks, budgets, and KPI performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Installation teams to meet QCD commitments.

Skills

Project materials management

Supply chain management

ERP SAP

Demand planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / related field

Master's degree an asset

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Project Supply Chain Lead

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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 Project Supply Chain Lead in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals.

You'll play a central role in ensuring the smooth delivery of materials and products for one of Canada’s largest public transit transformation projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Installation, and Project Managers), and ensure quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments are met, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of project-specific product deliveries and material management, but also manage industrial processes and mitigate risks. You'll oversee and manage a team of Project Material Managers.

We’ll look to you for:

Leading and coordinating Supply Chain activities across the project portfolio

• Ensuring alignment between project requirements and Supply Chain execution from tender/project start through delivery and close-out

Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements

• Apply Signalling Project Industrial Review Process

Ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and project objectives

Driving project material demand ensuring timely material and product delivery

• Managing Quality, Cost, Deliverable commitments across teams and stakeholders

Preparing and following up on the supply chain budget

Deploying supply chain strategy on-site using standard processes

Animating performance KPIs to ensure operational excellence

Ensuring employees operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies

Key Missions

• Ensuring timely first material deliveries in alignment with Alstom standards
• Represent Supply Chain in project governance and ensure clear visibility of SC status, priorities, risks and recovery actions
• Establish and maintain the project-specific Supply Chain strategy, governance and management plan
• Ensure Supply Chain requirements and constraints are incorporated into project schedules, milestones and planning
• Drive project material demand and end-to-end retro-planning based on PBS/BOQ/BOM, engineering maturity, supplier lead times and installation needs
• Ensure timely identification and management of Long Lead Items, material risks, shortages and critical purchase orders
• Coordinate Project Supply Chain interfaces with Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Finance, Planning, Installation and participating Alstom units
• Ensure PMMs maintain appropriate visibility of project milestones, material requirements, commitments and risks
• Drive project Supply Chain QCD commitments and recovery plans where deviations occur
• Coordinate Supply Chain inputs during tender and project start-up, including material lead times, SC costs, industrial constraints, procurement strategy and delivery assumptions
• Manage project inventory / Hard Inventory governance, including forecasting, WIP/finished material visibility, stock optimization and project close-out
• Ensure project BOM/PBS/BOQ information is available, complete and translated into the appropriate Supply Chain demand
• Monitor Supply Chain deliverables, KPIs, risks and action plans across all project bundles
• Support customer and project reporting related to Supply Chain status and material delivery
• Lead Supply Chain contribution to applicable APSYS, DFQ / Industrial Review and project governance requirements
• Develop PMM capability, establish clear accountability and ensure consistent application of Alstom Supply Chain processes
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
• Promote awareness of Alstom supply chain processes and best practices
• Identify and mitigate risks in supply chain operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for supply chain efficiency
• Collaborate with Procurement for risk/impact management and supplier selection
• Supervise the availability on time of industrial requirements and related make or buy strategy
• Develop team competencies and managing team performance through feedback and performance management cycles
• Frequent Travel to Kingston, ON

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:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, Supply Chain, or a related field. Master’s degree is an asset

8-10+ years of experience in project material management, project supply chain management, industrial or related experience

• Strong understanding of project Supply Chain, material management, demand planning, procurement and logistics interfaces

Knowledge of supply chain strategy deployment, Lean Manufacturing principles, QCD (Quality Cost Delivery) and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) practices

• Strong understanding of project schedules P6, milestones and material retro-planning

Experience working with ERP solutions (SAP preferred), data quality management, and inventory processes

Ability to manage budgets and financial reconciliations effectively

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk-management capability

Knowledge of product/system technical requirements and project management practices

• Railway experience in signaling products or projects is preferred

Strong communication and organizational skills

A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

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:

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

Work with new standards for rail signalling and material management

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative, high-impact projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

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

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

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

Office Presence

This role requires an on-site presence of four (4) days per week. The requirement may be adjusted based on project needs and business priorities.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $105,000 – $135,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us [e-mail] referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.