Supply Chain Co-Ordinator Crewe, England
Job description
Req ID:409237
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
Your mission?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast growing company as a Supply Chain Co-Ordinator and help us with the the continuation of supply chain strategy and relationship with nominated suppliers, placing and expediting purchase orders and MRP generated schedules. Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring periodic performance reviews will also be a key part of the role while dealing with pricing queries, management of inventory parameters and stock reduction for designated parts.
Your key responsibilities?
- Validation of material demand
- Create and manage Purchase Orders / Schedules and related processes
- Expedite material deliveries to ensure OTD targets are achieved
- Manage Sap exception messages daily
- Challenge, mitigate and negotiate costs and report savings in SMIS
- Maintain SAP database on Vendor pricing lead times and contract validity
- Conduct Supplier performance reviews covering OTD, NCRs and cost
- Report KPI’s and identify mitigation plans for poor performing suppliers
- Pro-actively maintain inventory parameters for designated parts to provide the optimum balance between inventory cost and service level
- Ensure SAP inventory parameter settings are accurate at all times
- Negotiate PO changes with suppliers to ensure due dates and quantities are aligned to fluctuations in Operations requirements
- Stock management in line with departmental objectives
- Drive reductions in supplier lead times and costs
- Implement supply chain solutions with regular suppliers eg Service Exchange, VMI , 2-bin, Kanbans, Consignments, to minimize inventory costs and improve service level
- Using LEAN principles, identify areas for improvement in the SCC process
- Process supplier RFQs to support both project and external customers
- Liaise between suppliers and customers on M&D costs on rotables
- Prioritise expediting for UVS requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Experience in deployment of Supply Chain Management strategies
- Inventory management practices & techniques
- Understanding of demand management for material requirements
- Working knowledge of SAP purchasing and inventory modules
- Trained in LEAN and CI tools eg 5 S, Visualisation management, Kaisen
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent communicator including presentation skills
- Good analytical skills. Competent on Excel at Intermediate level
All internal employees must inform their Line Managers when applying
Why Alstom?
Alstom is the leading company in the railway 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?
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.
We are acting…
Agile
- You actively identify issues and risks and develop correction plans
- You are a problem solver
- You act process minded, data-driven and fact based
Inclusive
- You accept differences
- You excel in collaboration and communication
- You actively support inclusion
Responsible
- Safety first
- You are all responsible to make it happen
- You adhere to the highest ethics and compliance rules
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