Project Supply Chain Leader

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Project Supply Chain Leader to drive connection between material planning and production, ensuring on-time supply of parts and alignment with MPS needs.

Expect responsibilities across global supply chain policy, logistics specs, and supplier capacity management, with emphasis on KPI monitoring, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in an industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain processes, especially warehouse and material flows.
• Experience with SAP systems (GSI) and SAP SuccessFactors; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics cost considerations at Business Awards and GO Orders.
• Monitor and challenge logistics KPIs and dashboards (BDIs, OAs, order placement, missing parts).
• Lead coverage meetings for project procurement of components.
• Define and animate action plans for critical deliveries.
• Organize the Supply Chain team for the project (Material Planner and SPC).
• Support suppliers during production ramp up and optimize spend.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Team player

Deadline driven

Process driven

Communication skills

Organization

Planning

Multitask

Education

Supply Chain Diploma or equivalent.

Tools

SAP (GSI)

SAP SuccessFactors

MS Office

Job description

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Project Supply Chain Leader

Date: 4 Aug 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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job

• Drive the connection between Material Planning and Production, and Project if needed. Make sure the production line is Fed on time with supplier parts, as per the MPS need dates.
• Integrated and secure needs, (Logistics requirements between suppliers and production line of Alstom Transport (global supply chain Policy, logistics spec., packaging, any other supply chain golden rules)
• Drive an control Supplier capacity
• Identify critical suppliers and drive preventive action plan with PrSM
• Make sure the stock levels are in line with global Supply Chain objectives (Hard inventory)
• Make sure logistics parameters are taken into account during product design phase or if any modification occurs
• Animate Supply Chain of the project (SCL + any other functional position)
• Monitor Budget and optimize spend on the Work Package Supply Chain of the Project

Key network & links

PERF KPI:

• MPS accuracy
• External OTIF
• Work Package Supply Chain Project

Responsibilities

In A Development Phase

• With the support of LME, you have to make sure that logistics cost are taken into account at Business Awards and GO Orders steps.
• You are involved into the PMFU and blow the whistle to project team in case of 1st delivery not in line with global planning.
• You monitor and challenge the logistics KPIs (Log. Spec and Dashboard: BDIs, OAs, order placement, missing parts, stoppers and risky).
• Initiate coverage meetings: to be applied on the project and procure the components.
• You make sure the financial needs of Supply Chain are properly considered.

In A Serial Phase

• You organize the Supply Chain team of the Project (Material Planner and SPC).
• You are part of CCB: Modifications, to make sure logistics and planning requirements are properly considered (rank of application)
• You are part of Resourcing process and make sure the overlap former / new supplier is OK.
• You define and animate the action plans for critical deliveries.
• You support suppliers in case of production ramp up (Supplier Capa).
• You monitor and optimize spend and propose improvement for Work Package Supply Chain

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Educational requirements

• Supply Chain Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Similar experience of 5-10 years in an industrial environment
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in warehouse & material flows
• ERP: SAP (GSI) - Knowledge of SAP success factors, having worked in a matrix environment/structure
• Experience with MS Office tools

Behavioural competencies

• Strong negotiation skills & leadership
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven

Competencies & skills

• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Proactive and efficient responses to pressing issues and challenges
• Exemplary planning and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Excellent organization & planning capabilities
• Discretion and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of communication tools
• Strong interpersonal skills

Profile

• Fluent English and an international mindset
• Leadership, communication, internal and external influencing skills, strategic vision,

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.