Material jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Crewe, GB

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 26/11/2024

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom has built, or is building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

We are seeking an experienced Project Supply Chain Manager with a strong background in automation to lead the supply chain operations at our Crewe Facility. The primary focus of this role is to ensure consistent material availability and manage inventory within budget, achieving a 99%+ material availability rate to support our growing facility and its overhaul projects.

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Head of POM (Parts Overhauls & Modernisation), you will manage a team of 40 staff across MRP Material Planning, Expediting, and Stores, ensuring that our supply chain operations are streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensure 99%+ material availability for all ongoing and upcoming overhaul projects, minimising downtime and ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Manage inventory levels in line with budgetary constraints and inventory reductions, optimising stock to balance availability with cost-efficiency.
• Proactively monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supply chain risks to anticipate and prevent material shortages or overstocking.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 staff across MRP Planning, Expediting, and Stores at the Crewe Facility.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to achieving material availability and budgetary goals.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the team.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that prioritize material availability and budget management, aligned with the goals of the Crewe Overhaul Facility and company objectives.
• Oversee the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and inventory management specific to overhaul projects.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and the Head of POM to align supply chain activities with project timelines, deliverables, and budgetary requirements.

• Utilise automation tools and technologies to streamline supply chain processes, with a focus on improving material availability, efficiency, and cost control.
• Lead initiatives to integrate and enhance automation in inventory management, procurement, and logistics operations, ensuring timely material delivery within budget.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and components, coordinating with vendors and suppliers to meet the specific needs of the Crewe Facility's projects.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring high-quality service tailored to the facility's requirements.
• Work closely with vendors to expedite the delivery of critical items and scale supply capabilities in line with the facility's growth and budget constraints.
• Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring optimal stock levels to support material availability goals while adhering to budget limits.
• Implement best practices for warehouse and stores management, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy in material handling at the Crewe Facility.
• Monitor and improve inventory accuracy through regular audits and continuous process improvement, balancing inventory levels with budgetary targets.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) specifically focused on material availability, inventory versus budget, and overall supply chain performance.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Head of POM and senior management on material availability, budget performance, supply chain risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all supply chain activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions, particularly in the context of material availability and budget management.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. 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:

• High level of experience in supply chain management, with strong experience in a leadership role.
• Strong background in automation, with experience implementing automated solutions in supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing large teams, with excellent leadership, resilience, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP systems, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and implement process improvements.
• Experience working in a fast-paced project-based environment, particularly in an overhaul or manufacturing setting, is a plus.
• Certification in Project management (e.g., APICS, CSCP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced supply chain management software is desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment at our Crewe Facility.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• 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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including a performance-related bonus, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.