Project Supply Chain Leader

ALSTOM Gruppe; Brighton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

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Job summary

Alstom in Brighton is seeking a Project Supply Chain Leader to establish and develop standard processes for the TSGNL project in line with Supply Chain requirements. You will lead material availability, inventory control, and cost management across the depot.

The role focuses on implementing SAP CBOM-driven forecasting, driving efficiency, and overseeing storage, logistics, and governance to optimize spend and performance on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supply chain CBOMs and inventory.
• Understanding of SAP CBOM and materials planning.
• Knowledge of warehousing and logistics.
• Experience managing complex projects and cost control.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the Supply Chain depot team.
• Lead the team in maintaining material availability and delivery of requirements.
• Control project material spend and BTG.
• Drive unplanned material spend down with functions and suppliers.
• Analyze material cost variances and report via TAC model and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate SAP CBOM for forecasting and planning.
• Optimise inventory levels to ensure availability.
• Ensure safe storage of materials and consumables on-site.
• Implement logistics processes to secure the supply base.
• Adhere to perpetual inventory policies and warehouse strategy.
• Develop KPIs to measure performance and drive behaviours.
• Support strategic locations to furnish fleets with materials.

Job description

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Project Supply Chain Leader

Date: 3 Oct 2026

Location: Brighton, GB

Company: Alstom

Req I.D: 523611
Location: Brighton (On Site)
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by:16/10/26
Salary + Benefits: Circa 52k.

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 86000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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.

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!

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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.

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