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Project Supply Chain Lead

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement · Project Management

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Alstom seeks a Project Supply Chain Lead to co-ordinate supply chain activities for the Motors department, reporting to the Head of Motors in Dunnottar, Nigel. The role involves managing procurement, logistics, supplier relationships, and warehouse operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives within a manufacturing environment. This position requires a degree in Logistics/Supply Chain and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with applications closing on 25 September 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the procurement and logistics team for Motors Manufacturing.
  • Synchronize Supply Chain processes with Industrial requirements.
  • Ensure supplier deliveries, logistics flows, stock policy, and system management meet QCD objectives.
  • Manage vendor contracts and ensure compliance with terms, including on-time delivery.
  • Pass gate reviews related to Supply Chain (DFQ).
  • Develop processes for efficient Material Resource Planning (MRP) data integrity.
  • Improve supply chain performance through tools and techniques, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Support supplier performance development.
  • Plan workload to synchronize stakeholders, maintain service levels, and reduce global inventories.
  • Undertake short-term planning for line replenishment and track missing parts.
  • Plan interfaces to suppliers for material availability.
  • Coordinate Supply Chain activities for planning changes, supplier changes, or technical modifications.
  • Provide date of modifications applicability to avoid excess inventory.
  • Support the Supply Chain organization in critical delivery issues at suppliers.
  • Manage material availability and anticipate material shortages.
  • Coordinate Supply Chain activities to secure end of production while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories.
  • Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies in warehouse operations.
  • Define vendor requirements regarding logistics.
  • Define warehouse layouts, internal flows, and storage policy.
  • Define line feeding layout and kitting.
  • Manage continuous improvement plans for internal and external flows.
  • Manage physical material flow (goods reception, warehousing, picking, kitting, online replenishment, parts shipment, transport).
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels.
  • Oversee monitoring of physical stock (value level) and Work in Progress (WIP) levels.
  • Prioritize resources, facilitate team alignment, and set/cascade KPAs.
  • Drive appropriate behavior in line with company values.
  • Champion and drive a performance culture.
  • Proactively manage direct reports, addressing non-performance and disciplinary procedures.
  • Ensure direct reports have requisite skills and competency sets through mentorship and coaching.
  • Implement people management practices for employee engagement, empowerment, skills development, talent retention, and succession planning.
  • Maintain an environment of integrity and ethics.
  • Act as a change champion for functional change, culture, and diversity projects.
  • Implement a learning culture.
  • Develop and execute functional and leadership skills development strategies.

Requirements

  • Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain.
  • 5 - 8 Years Experience in supply chain in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with application of ERP systems (e.g. SAP (Supply Chain)).
  • Experience with project management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Post graduate qualification in Supply Chain (advantageous).

Benefits

  • Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan.
  • People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
  • The role is based in Dunnottar, Nigel.
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Company

Alstom

Job Posted

1 day ago

Expires

in 5 days

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Johannesburg, South Africa

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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