Project D&V Material Controller

Alstom Transport UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Project D&V Material Controller to oversee material management related to Damage and Vandalism at their Brighton Depot. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and experience with SAP. Responsibilities include managing inventory levels, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. This role offers opportunities for continuous development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay

Investment in development with award-winning learning

Health insurance and pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials management in a manufacturing or railway environment.
• Strong IT literacy and teamwork.
• Ability to make decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of materials control and ensure effective communications.
• Implement effective materials management to reduce damages.
• Conduct regular audits and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Materials management

SAP proficiency

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Inventory planning

Education

GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Project D&V Material Controller to work out of our Depot in Brighton. The successful candidate will oversee the management of materials related to Damage and Vandalism (D&V), ensuring that our material supply obligations are met effectively.

Your Future Role

Alstom UK is embarking on a significant growth journey, set to transform the UK rail industry for years to come. As part of this expansion, we’re strengthening our Supply Chain team and looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of something game-changing.

We'll Look to You To:

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Damage and Vandalism (D&V) Materials Controller and ensure effective communication with the depot team, internal and external suppliers, and customers.
• Maintain a professional demeanour that underscores a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, diversity, and respect for individuals.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and safety requirements established in company and project manuals.
• Implement effective materials management to mitigate Undelivered Material Damages (UMD) and maintain stock availability to minimise the potential for liquidated damages.
• Conduct regular reviews of material classifications and manage inventory levels to effectively meet stock demands.
• Coordinate material ordering and reordering based on specified processes for both product and Non-Product Related materials.
• Process stock in line with relevant quality and environmental standards, addressing any issues related to rejections or nonconformities.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure stock discrepancies are investigated and resolved, while documenting findings and actions.
• Manage all SAP processes associated with materials and provide daily updates to the Materials Manager and other stakeholders.
• Order consumables, oils, and greases as needed, maintaining the Inventory Management Tool (IMT).
• Represent the materials function in project governance processes, addressing customer queries and maintaining the weekly operations board, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support financial control measures by identifying risks and opportunities, ensuring that necessary actions are taken to manage costs effectively.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to possess every single skill.

Essential:

• Proven experience in a materials management, supply chain, or production planning role, ideally within a manufacturing or railway environment.
• Good standard of education, preferably at GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly with SAP and MS Office applications.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions, and act with urgency when required.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of costing, inventory planning processes, and risk management practices.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the concepts of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques.
• Experience in problem-solving techniques and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• Knowledge of products and systems related to the rail industry, including material handling and logistics.

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.

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• 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

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.