VIE - International Logistics Coordinator

ALSTOM Gruppe; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a VIE - International Logistics Coordinator to lead customs brokerage RFQ launches across North America and define transportation and customs strategies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, support the regional Transport Control Tower model, and drive continuous improvement in logistics operations.

The role involves travel within North America, collaboration with regional and global teams, and contributing to budgeting and supplier governance to optimize service and

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and transportation strategies.
• Knowledge of governance processes and tools for logistics.
• Familiarity with digitalization and automation in supply chain operations.
• A certification in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and implementation of Customs Brokerage RFQ across North America.
• Define and deploy transportation and customs strategies, governance processes, and operational standards across all business lines.

Job description

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VIE - International Logistics Coordinator

Date: 29 Jul 2026

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). Before applying, please make sure you meet the VIE eligibility requirements.

Could you be the full-time VIE - International Logistics Coordinator we’re looking for?

Your future role

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead the launch and implementation of Customs Brokerage Requests for Quotation (RFQ) across North America.
• Define and deploy transportation and customs strategies, governance processes, and operational standards across all business lines (RCS, Services, DIS).
• Support the adoption and continuous improvement of the Regional Transport Control Tower (TCT) model and customs solutions.

Operations & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate Regional and Overseas Transport Control Towers (TCTs), Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, and logistics service providers to ensure service excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Drive transportation and customs implementation projects across North America and support business reviews with logistics partners.
• Monitor transportation and customs risks and implement corrective actions to ensure operational continuity.
• Lead digitalization and automation initiatives to improve visibility, efficiency, and control across transportation and customs operations.
• Develop and deliver performance reviews using key indicators including On-Time Delivery (OTD), cost savings, and customs compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting activities, including transportation spend, customs brokerage costs, and Transport Control Tower operating expenses.
• Support governance routines and performance reviews with logistics providers to drive service and cost optimization.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as delegate for the Transport Control Tower Manager when required.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams across North America, Europe, India, and Mexico to deliver strategic Supply Chain objectives.
• Travel within North America to support implementation activities and strengthen logistics partner relationships.

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:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and transportation strategies.
• Knowledge of governance processes and tools for logistics.
• Familiarity with digitalization and automation in supply chain operations.
• A certification in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams across multiple locations.

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:

• Work with innovative transportation and customs solutions.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.

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.