Transportation Improvement Manager

Transportation Improvement Manager

Company: Alstom

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, monorails, and trams to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling, 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.

Transportation Improvement Manager

The position is part of the Global Transportation organization, based in Valenciennes (France).

The Transportation Improvement Manager supports and facilitates the transformation of Alstom's transportation organization in line with the Supply Chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Drive consistency in process, systems & data across Sites:

• Be the global point of contact for sites under your responsibility regarding Transportation process & strategic questions.
• Support deployment of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Transportation Routing guides across Sites.
• Monitor transport plan performance with sites and drive continuous improvement plans.
• Help sites grow in maturity.

Drive continuous improvement and operational performance:

• Prepare and run regular performance reviews at a global level with Transportation providers.
• Manage quality and claim management (Root cause analysis and corrective actions).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and network studies to optimize shipments and reduce carbon emissions.
• Monitor cost performance vs Budget; identify cost drivers, analyze deviations, and propose action plans.
• Run root cause analysis and corrective actions for any operational or system issues generating manual interventions in the transportation planning system.
• Monitor Transportation providers' invoicing process and on-time payment.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in a similar position.
• Validated experience in logistics, 3PL management, import and export procedures.
• Good understanding of customs regulations and procedures.
• University degree in international transport or supply chain field.
• Leadership, initiative, and decision-minded.
• Team spirit approach and good communication skills.
• Strong ethics & high integrity.

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.