Logistics coordinator

Req ID: 470939

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.

Job Title: Logistic Coordinator – Durban

At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people 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 customers for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa. Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Logistic Coordinator for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban.

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOGISTIC COORDINATOR ROLE IS TO:

Oversee executing physical flows of the goods (purchased and manufactured items): Incoming, Receipting, Pack away, Storage, Picking and line feeding, packing, shipping, inventory management, materials handling. Your target is to align physical and systems flows.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

1. Notify Warehouse Mgmt. of all safety, site keeping or maintenance issues that are found during inspection that require assistance.
2. Execute Information system update & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transaction before each physical movement by using IT tools (mobile device) in place in your site to manage correctly the system flow.
3. Know and use the ERP transactions to align physical and system flows and know the interactions between them.
4. Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to their manager.
5. Prioritize activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts, …).
6. Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies:
1. Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures.
2. Respect the safety conditions to handle goods, trolleys etc.
3. Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings.
7. Ensure the preservation of materials during all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment, ...).
8. Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes by being a force of proposal.
9. Apply and respect the appropriate methodologies & processes.
10. As and when required can be expected to perform logistic operator activities to support the production line including but not limited to:
    1. Packing and shipping.
    2. Picking & line feeding.
    3. Supporting and performing daily and monthly cycle counts.
    4. Scraping after receiving management authorization according to best practices.
    5. Capturing and performing goods receipt using ERP system.

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Higher Certificate/ Adv diploma in Supply Chain.
• Fluent in English.
• National travel might be required; therefore the candidate must be flexible and willing in this regard.
• Experience of forklift driving (for forklift drivers only).
• Knowledgeable of ERP SAP environment.
• Basics Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S.
• Must be able to work night shift and day shift when required.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

• Agile mindset.
• Inclusive mindset.
• Responsible mindset.
• Strong sense of work ethic.
• Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE".
• Prior exposure to high pressured environments.
• Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges.
• Solution orientated.
• Deadline driven.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Team Player.
• Passionate.

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.

Job Type: Experienced