Head - SCM

Alstom; Madhepura; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Madhepura, Bihar seeks an experienced Head of Supply Chain to shape and lead the site's end-to-end supply chain. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Finance, HR, Industrial, Quality, and central teams to deploy standard processes and deliver on cost, quality, and delivery commitments.

The role requires engineering education and 20+ years in SCM, with expertise in material planning, production planning, warehousing, logistics, and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 20+ years in Supply Chain Management with hands-on Material Planning, Production Planning, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and ERP.
• Proven leadership and ability to build and grow a site SCM team.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and certifications (APICS/CSCP) preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and develop the site Supply Chain organization with central team.
• Recruit, manage, and develop the supply chain team with KPIs.
• Define a 3-year vision with maturity milestones.
• Create and manage annual budgets for site plans.
• Deploy standard processes, tools, and best practices for world-class SCM.
• Interface for supply crisis management.
• Contribute to SOP process and Master Production Schedules.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

SOP & MPS involvement

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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.

Could you be the full-time Head SCM in Madhepura, Bihar we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supply chain expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

• You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the site’s supply chain organization to meet business targets. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with internal teams such as the Sourcing, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial, Quality, and Central Supply Chain, as well as external stakeholders like suppliers, customers, and audit consultants. You’ll also lead the charge in deploying standard processes, managing supply chain activities, and driving continuous improvement across the board.
• You’ll specifically take care of establishing a robust supply chain team and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives but also provide expertise to support projects in achieving quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments.
• The position will be based in Madhepura, Bihar, with hierarchical reporting to the Site Managing Director and functional reporting to Eloco SCM.

We’ll look to you for:

• Setting up and developing the site Supply Chain organization in collaboration with the central team and project stakeholders
• Recruiting, managing, and developing the supply chain team, including setting KPIs, individual targets, and fostering team collaboration
• Defining a 3-year vision for organizational development with clear maturity milestones
• Creating and managing yearly budgets for site supply chain resources, costs, and inventories
• Deploying and managing standard processes, tools, and best practices to achieve world-class supply chain excellence
• Serving as the main interface for supply crisis management
• Contributing to the Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) process and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS)
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies

All about you

We value your passion and attitude. 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:

• Education: Engineering or an equivalent Degree.
• Experience: 20+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, including Material Planning (Supplier Relationship Management), Production Planning, Warehouse Operations (Packaging & Line Feeding), Logistics & Transportation, and ERP tools.
• Knowledge of supply chain tools and ERP systems
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
• A certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

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 innovative standards and methods in supply chain management
• Collaborate with diverse and supportive teams across various functions
• Contribute to impactful and innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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
• Progress towards senior leadership roles in supply chain management
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Job Type:Experienced

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