Project Supply Chain Leader 1

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom seeks a Project Supply Chain Leader for their Traxx Africa project. This role involves coordinating Supply Chain activities from bidding through to project delivery, ensuring processes are efficient while maintaining budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background and significant experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Graduated from University Degree.
• Min 5 Years manufacturing experience with strong understanding.
• Experience in supplier/customer relationship or Project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Supply Chain activities from Tender to project end.
• Design Supply Chain processes based on Tender requirements.
• Secure Ramp up and manage material availability.

Skills

Effective communication

Result driven

Remote and multicultural management

Ability to deal quickly with topics

Ability to summarize critical issues

Education

University Degree

Master’s in supply chain management

Fluent in English

Knowledge of ERP material management

Job description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

ob Title: Project Project Supply Chain Leader – PPC

At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges oftoday and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric busesand driverless trains, as well asinfrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us meansjoininga truly global community ofmore than75000people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.

Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Project Supply Chain Leader for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER ROLE:

You are in charge of coordinating Supply Chain activities for your project, from Tender to project end, and representing the Supply Chain function within the Project Core Team.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

During the tender phase: “design Supply Chain network & commit its cost)

• Design Supply Chain processes based on Tender team requirement
• Commit on Supply Chain direct cost (direct hours, packaging cost…)

During the project ramp-up:“Secure Ramp up”

• Set up & Synchronize Supply Chain processes vs Industrial requirements
• Responsible to drive key activities to ensure all conditions related to suppliers’ deliveries, logistics flows, stock policy and system management are met while meeting logistics QCD objectives defined during tender phase
• Manage Specific Conditions for Vendors
• Identify Suppliers for which capacity is at risk before Business Award
• Ensure that Business Awards are performed with logistics specifications including TCO approach
• Responsible to pass the gate review related to Supply Chain (DFQ)

During the project life:“Change management” + “Crises management”

• Contribute to P&FM and MPS meeting preparation
• Coordinate Supply Chain activities related to planning changes, suppliers’ changes ortechnical modifications with significant impact on supplier’s capacity or logistics flows.
• Provide the date of modifications applicability (rank) to avoid excess inventory
• Support Supply Chain organization in case of critical deliveries issues at suppliers
• Manage Material Availability (missing parts), Anticipate material shortage

During the project closure: “Secure closure”

• Coordinate all Supply Chain activities to secure the end of production (Missing Parts) while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

• Graduated from University Degree
• English (negotiation level). Fluent in English
• Local Language
• Master’s in supply chain management - advantageous
• French - advantageous
• Min 5 Years manufacturing experience with strong understanding of special processes
• Experience of work in a supplier/customer relationship or Project or Industrial
• Knowledgeable of ERP material management (master data, purchase orders management…) or ERP architecture understanding (BOM, NCR…) or ability to use ERP – advantageous

Competencies & Skills

• Ability to deal quickly and effectively with a variety of topics
• Ability to summarize and focus on the critical issues
• Effective communication
• Result driven
• Remote and multicultural management

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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.