Project Supply Chain Leader Laira

Location: Plymouth, PLY, GB

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

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

We are seeking a full-time Project Supply Chain Leader to join our team in Plymouth. You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team based at Laira depot, responsible for establishing and developing standard process implementation.

Your future role:

• Take on a new challenge in Plymouth and apply your expertise in Project Supply Chain leadership in a cutting-edge field.
• You’ll report to the Platform Materials Manager and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I.
• Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing standard processes at Laira Depot in line with the Platform, and:

• Building robust processes, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring timely material availability.
• Leading and inspiring the depot Supply Chain team, managing daily activities and performance.
• Developing and implementing standardized supply chain processes aligned with Alstom’s practices.
• Ensuring material availability across projects while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Using the TAC (Total at Completion) model for cost variance analysis and reporting.
• Managing SAP Costed Bill of Materials (CBOM) for planning and forecasting.
• Optimizing inventory levels and storage.
• Overseeing safe storage of materials and consumables.
• Implementing logistics strategies to strengthen supply base and reduce costs.
• Championing lean principles like lineside delivery and JIT supply.
• Developing KPIs to monitor and improve performance.
• Supporting strategic locations and fleet readiness.
• Creating solutions for storage of bogies and wheelsets.
• Monitoring inventory through KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Using TAC analysis for governance and cost optimization.
• Meeting inventory targets through proactive planning.
• Growing team capability through leadership in performance management, training, and succession planning.

All about you:

We value passion and attitude over experience. The skills that will help you succeed include:

• Expertise in managing C-BoM’s (Costed Bill of Materials)
• Understanding of how sub-functions are integral to train maintenance
• Knowledge of Variance and Synergies between TSSSA & TSA
• Experience with Warehousing & Logistics
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP, C-BoM Materials Analysis and Inventory Management
• Safety and Governance
• Experience managing complex projects and reducing costs
• Business process reengineering skills
• Negotiation and leadership skills
• Experience with Maximo and AIMS systems
• CIPS qualification

What you’ll enjoy:

Join us on a transformative journey in the rail industry. You will:

• Experience stability, challenges, and long-term career growth
• Work with global colleagues and customers
• Collaborate across teams
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize agile working environments
• Shape your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from development programs and competitive rewards

Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are a "disability confident" employer and will interview disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Flexible working requests will be considered unless operationally unfeasible.