Logistics Manager

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Req ID:427401

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 & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): Logistics Management

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

  • You are in charge of all the Logistic teams and/or coordination with the Third Party Provider: warehouse, logistic engineering and transport teams (Alstom employees or external provider) for your site / country. You manage and optimize the logistic flows to always keep the physical and system flows aligned.
ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to...)

Supply Chain / Logistic

Reports directly to:

Head of Supply Chain

Other reporting to:

Direct reports:

Warehouse sub contract, Logistic Engineering, Transport & customs coordinators

Network & Links

Internal
  • Material planning, Planning, Sourcing, Finance, Quality
  • Industrialization, EHS, Manufacturing
External
  • Suppliers, 3PL & Logistics partners, Subcontractors
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Main responsibilities:
  • Ensure that employees operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
  • Ensure implementation of all standard processes & golden rules in compliance with Logistic Handbook
  • Ensure optimization of warehousing, packaging and physical flow according to Lean Manufacturing and QCDE principles
  • Ensure key users are in place to support critical processes and users (training, data corrections, system KPIsxe2x80xa6)
  • Ensure the ERP solution is implemented, correctly used and guarantee the master data quality
  • Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (inventory accuracy, cycle counting performance)
  • Ensure the inventory process is in compliance with Alstom standard rules (DOA, instruction)
  • Actively contributes to the Continuous Improvement activities (as an example APSYS roadmap for RSC) and leading deployment of all AT programs related to Logistics on own site
Management:
  • Manage Jobs & Skills, Training & Qualification, Workforce, Staffing & organization, World Class Manufacturing network.
  • Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators and continuous improvement activity for logistics
Operational activities:
  • Ensure that EHS rules are respected and promote EHS culture
  • Ensure alignment between physical and system flows: no physical movement without system update
  • Warehousing & Logistics: implement and run Logistics standards for physical material flow (goods reception, warehousing, picking, line feeding, inventory and shipping)
  • Optimize warehouse layouts, its internal flows and storage policy
  • Ensure optimization of transportation flow & cost
  • Manage C-Class activity according to Alstom standard rules
  • Promote recycling activities: bin management and returnable packaging
Finance:
  • Manage Budget for his department
  • Respect the DOA rules regarding inventory reconciliations
In case of 3PL (logistic activities totally or partially outsourced):

Main responsibilities (towards 3PL):
  • Ensure that the 3PL and his employees operates in an environment that complies with Alstomxe2x80x99s Health, Safety and Environmental policies
  • Ensure that the 3PL works according to the conditions and service levels agreed in the contract
  • Be the contact person between the Management of the 3PL and all other Alstom Departments; manage any complaints or issues concerning the 3PLand escalate if required
  • If the 3PL works in Alstomxe2x80x99s ERP, ensure that is correctly implemented and used by the 3PL
  • Participate in all monthly, weekly and daily meetings with the 3PL
  • Control and validate the 3PLxe2x80x99s KPIxe2x80x99s and invoices
Management (towards 3PL):
  • Manage the 3PL Supplier according to his Performance: cooperate, motivate, gratify, or intervene and escalate when required
  • Manage 3PLs that are in charge of the external stock (KPIs review, steering committee, manage costs, budget, invoices, define targets, monitor activitiesxe2x80xa6)
Operational activities (towards 3PL):
  • Guarantee follow-up and performance of 3PL activities through KPIs
  • Analyse the Root Causes of any logistic issues and agree with the internal stakeholders and the Management of the 3PL on corrective actions. Follow up on these actions and participate in their realization
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:
  • Graduated from Supply Chain / Engineering / Industrial
  • English fluent mandatory
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Industrial fields and/or Material Planning
Experience

Mandatory:
  • Experience of minimum 5 years in Logistics & Warehouse management
  • Experience of minimum 5 years in Team management
  • Experience with sub contractor management
  • Own transport - travel required between site and warehouse
Desirable:
  • Knowledgeable of SAP (WM and IM modules)
Competencies & Skills
  • Good communication, negotiation, leadership and initiative skills
  • Strategic and methodical vision
  • Good risk management and problem solving skills
  • An agile, inclusive and responsible attitude
  • Partnership attitude
  • Fast learner
  • problem solving skills
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrowxe2x80x99s mobility. Thatxe2x80x99s 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1261184
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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