Supply Chain Operations Manager

Req ID:520286

Location: Derby 
Appointment Basis: 12 Month FTC
Apply by: 25/09/26
Salary + Benefits: £70-75K DOE

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

More Than a Job: A Mission

The Supply Chain Operations Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Project Supply Chain Leads delivering materials and parts to support the maintenance and operation of rail vehicles across multiple projects. The role ensures consistent delivery against standard supply chain KPIs, high levels of material availability, and optimised inventory, while embedding robust processes, tools, and standards across the portfolio.

Operating within a complex, regulated, asset‑intensive environment, the role requires strong operational leadership, structured problem solving, and experience working at scale across multiple projects or sites, typical of transportation, rail, aerospace, or engineering services organisations.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Design and implement scalable supply chain strategies to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Drive reliability by establishing robust processes for inventory management, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Champion innovation through continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of advanced supply chain technologies.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams to build organisational capability and resilience.
• You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Experience in supply chain operations, in a leadership role.
• Expertise in ERP systems, data analytics, lean methodologies, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of logistics, procurement, inventory optimisation, and risk management.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to inspire teams and drive results.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of projects and achievement of strategic supply chain goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in defects, improved efficiency, and proactive troubleshooting of supply chain issues.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge supply chain technology and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from our Derby office, connecting communities and shaping the future of transport.
• Advance your career through continuous learning, leadership development, and exposure to international best practices.

Perks and Benefits:
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
  
  

Here, progress isn't always easy, but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts

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. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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