Project Supply Chain Leader

Alstom Transport UK Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a Project Supply Chain Leader in Plymouth. In this role, you will manage supply chain processes ensuring timely materials availability while leading a dedicated team. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including pension and life insurance

Award-winning learning programs for skill development

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing C-BoM’s.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing supply chain team.
• Implement standardized supply chain processes.
• Optimize inventory levels and ensure materials availability.

Skills

Materials Analysis

Inventory Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP

Maximo Maintenance Management System

Maximo Asset Management

Job description

Req ID: 471641

Project Supply Chain Leader

Location: Plymouth

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: c. £50K + Benefits

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 full-time Project Supply Chain Leader to join our team in Plymouth. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team based at Laira depot, responsible for establishing and developing standard process implementation.

Your future role

In this role, you will apply your expertise in Project Supply Chain management within a cutting-edge environment. Reporting to the Platform Materials Manager, you will work alongside a dedicated Services team in Alstom UK&I.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building robust processes, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring the timely availability of materials to keep operations running smoothly.
• Leading and inspiring the depot Supply Chain team, managing daily activities and performance.
• Developing and implementing standardized supply chain processes aligned with Alstom’s platform-wide practices.
• Ensuring material availability across projects while maintaining cost efficiency and controlling material spend.
• Using the TAC (Total at Completion) model for material cost variance analysis and reporting.
• Managing SAP Costed Bill of Materials (CBOM) for accurate material planning and forecasting.
• Optimizing inventory levels and storage to ensure availability without overstocking.
• Overseeing safe and compliant storage of materials and consumables.
• Implementing logistics strategies to strengthen our supply base and reduce unplanned costs.
• Championing lean principles, including lineside delivery and JIT (Just-In-Time) supply.
• Developing KPIs to monitor and improve team performance, culture, and behavior.
• Supporting strategic locations and ensuring fleet readiness.
• Creating solutions for storage of bogies and wheelsets.
• Monitoring inventory through KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Using TAC analysis for governance, identifying overspend/underspend opportunities, and optimizing outcomes.
• Meeting inventory targets through proactive planning and management.
• Growing team capability via leadership in performance management, talent development, training, and succession planning.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. While you may not have every skill listed, we think the following will help you succeed:

Essential:

• Expertise in managing C-BoM’s (Costed Bill of Materials)
• Understanding of how sub-functions are integral to the train maintenance value chain
• Knowledge of Variance and Synergies between TSSSA & TSA (Full maintenance or material only)
• Experience with Warehousing & Logistics
• Familiarity with Portfolio Projects in the UK context
• Proficiency in SAP, ERP, C-BoM
• Skills in Materials Analysis, Inventory Management
• Experience in Warehousing and Stock Checking
• Understanding of Governance and Safety protocols
• Experience managing complex projects
• A successful track record in reducing and controlling costs
• Experience in business process reengineering through IS/IT and change programs
• Negotiation and leadership skills
• People management experience
• Fluent in English, with negotiation level proficiency

Desirable:

• Experience with Maximo Maintenance Management System
• Familiarity with Maximo Asset Management software
• Knowledge of Asset Information Management System (AIMS)
• CIPS qualification

What you’ll enjoy

Join us on a transformative journey in the rail industry, where you can grow and develop your skills. You will:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career
• Work with colleagues and customers worldwide
• Collaborate across teams and functions
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize an agile working environment
• Shape your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs
• Receive a fair, dynamic reward package with comprehensive benefits (pension, life insurance, medical)

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are a "disability confident leader" accredited employer and will interview all disabled applicants matching essential criteria, considering flexible working requests where possible.