Vacant Jobs at Alstom

Job Purpose

• Responsible of the site Logistics Engineering team. Design, develop and put in place solutions to improve logistic flows meeting Quality Cost Delivery Environment Health & Safety (QCDE) targets in compliance with regional priorities (regarding material flow, storage, packaging, warehousing, transport and respect of ERP rules). Apply the best core practices to improve Logistics operations. The position reports to Logistics Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with suppliers sharing procurement plan & challenging suppliers’ stock items Implement, manage standard packaging solutions (purchase, design, prototype, validation, …) and monitor the budget follow-up.
• Apply solutions to protect parts during all logistic operations (transport, unloading, storage, line feeding
• Save money & cash (calculate ROI Return On Investment, design standard packaging, reduce transport costs, …) and make business case to justify any investment (returnable packaging, …).
• Contribute with Regional Logistic Engineering to identify potential improvements in the whole value chain and capture the added value.
• Reduce work labor time in the warehouse (picking, kitting hours, …) & in production.
• Improve ergonomics at workstation (internal kitting trolley) and reduce waste packaging (zero unpacking).
• Manage the Project Supply Chain specifications and negotiate with the suppliers at site and project level.
• Design internal logistic processes and ensure that the parameters in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are correct (stock strategy, Activity Based Costing ABC classification, …).
• Put in place actions to align physical flow and system flow and to improve the stock accuracy in compliance with the standard process.
• Design packaging solutions (define flow, calculate batch size, optimize packaging costs, calculate ROI and logistic loop, realize business case returnable vs lost packaging, …).
• Manage packaging at all levels from business award to maintenance including purchase order and budget monitoring.
• Define warehouse layouts, its internal/external flows and storage policy (define C-class storage management, create & implement mirror area, put in place visual management, Kanban flow, First In First Out, First Expired First Out, lean management, …).
• Participate to ABC classification and contribute to C-Class* activity according to the standard rules in place.
• Participate with Project Supply Chain Leader (PrSCL) to the different Procurement Gates Review by negotiating terms of Project Supply Chain Specification
• Reduce logistic costs and make business case (optimize packaging & transport costs, analyze milk-run, calculate ROI realize business case returnable vs lost packaging, …).
• Optimize the line feeding (design standard kitting trolley, warehouse & production line footprint and sequencing, …).
• Work closely with industrialization or Process & Manufacturing Engineering (PME), material planning, warehouse, sourcing, manufacturing teams.
• Apply Environment Health & Safety requirements for logistic: packaging solutions / warehouse process optimization / waste reduction & management
• Manage logistics engineers and technicians: provide a long-term vision to the team, set yearly objectives and targets, support and coach in achieving these targets and objectives, perform performance appraisals, reward and recognize merits, set and follow up team members development plans and induction program for newcomers.
• Manage logistics engineers & aligned team members activities to the workload. To warn the Regional Logistics Engineering if the workload is temporary too high.
• Ensure site logistics engineers and technicians follow Logistic processes

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related qualification
• Similar experience of 5-8 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience of mini 5 years in Team management
• Advanced knowledge of SAP
• Proven project management experience
• Analytical
• Sound knowledge of Industrial and Supply chain processes
• Proven industrial (labour) relations experience
• Excellent and concise communication and leadership skills
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven
• Customer centricity
• Strategic and methodical vision
• Good communication, negotiation, leadership, and initiative skills
• Strategic and methodical vision
• Problem solving skills
• An agile, inclusive, and responsible attitude
• Priority & risk management

Special Requirements

• The job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.

Closing Date

• 1 December 2025

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Your future role

• Take on a new challenge and apply your financial management expertise in a new and cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and driven teammates.
• You'll ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in delivering key financial information for statutory and management purposes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Regional Management), oversee monthly closing processes, and coordinate reconciliations while interacting with external stakeholders like auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• You’ll specifically take care of financial controls and reporting processes, but also contribute to improving financial practices and driving awareness across the business.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining best practice policies and procedures to ensure robust financial control
• Providing advice on financial matters while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and corporate standards
• Monitoring and reviewing balance sheets and cash forecasts for multiple entities
• Coordinating bank account management and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting the Business Development Team with financial information for tenders
• Driving financial awareness and continuous improvement across the organization
• Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting in corporate income tax preparation
• Preparing management accounts and board information as required

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:

• A CIMA or CA(SA) qualification
• Experience or understanding of financial accounting, management control, and statutory reporting
• Knowledge of tax-related matters and financial regulations
• Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in IT tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• A strong ability to influence, persuade, and obtain commitment
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
• Self-motivation with a drive for success, resilience, and enthusiasm
• Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills
• Fluent in English

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a 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 career free from monotonous routines
• Work with innovative financial systems and processes
• Collaborate with diverse and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership or specialized roles within the finance function
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential