Industrial Data (SAP) Key User_COMPO

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Date: 20 Apr 2026

Location: Nigel, GT, ZA

Company: Alstom

Req ID:515397 

 

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.

 

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

  • Ensure proper ERP system application and process development.
  • Ensure data consistency and reliability for all ERP master data in relation to BoMs, Routings (Granularity, Special process, Tooling, etc) through audits.
  • Training end users & provide support to ERP usage
  • Perform routine checks (audits) of system data and processes to ensure compliance
  • Manage Industrialization Data KPIs
  • Implement and maintain key master data related to PME & Engineering as described in the Master Data Management Plan
  • Manage business activities in the implementation and cascading of processes to business users
  • Conducting tests for new functionalities and system improvements
  • Initiating and implementing GSI optimizations in collaboration with the support team
  • Managing GSI role authorizations in accordance with Internal Control requirements
  • Analyzing and resolving incidents, including workarounds or escalation to support teams
  • Creating and maintaining process documentation
  • Identifying weaknesses in existing processes and developing sustainable solutions – both within and across departments



NETWORK & LINKS

  • Internal
    ERP Department ,Industrial team, Procurement, Sourcing and Central ERP users

 

External

  • Central Services, Business Process Owner and Regional Business Process Owners

 

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION

  • Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site
  • May also be required to visit other Alstom sites/offices.

 

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ERP DATA QUALITY & MATERIAL MASTER VALIDATION

 

  • Ensure the creation and maintenance of Material Master Data for the Industrialization métier and validate data in alignment with defined control tables
  • Analyze all ERP data inconsistency messages coming from various departments:
      - Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain, and ensure compliance to Internal Financial rules
  • Analyze ERP error messages specific to master and transactional data quality and implement
    corrective actions.

ERP TECHNICAL SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Referent for final users in case ERP dysfunction.
  • Ensure Hot-line link with ITC for all ERP incidents and change requests.
  • Write Business specifications and make acceptance test.
  • Participate in working groups with IT functions and Production Management to optimize the ERP
    using processes.

TRAINING

  • Be the local referent for any support need related to ERP specific usage.
  • Create training documentation for local use
  • Coordinate and prepare training material
  • Train new entrants & users on their specific area of competence

TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS

  • Manage generation of business reports on demand (from SAP database)
  • Implement visual dashboard to report business performance
  • Manage deployment of new solutions

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE; BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Similar experience of 3-5 years in an industrial environment
  • Expertise in ERP Knowledge: SAP (PP,SD & Working understanding of AOS)
  • Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing, Process Engineering and Supply Chain processes
  • Experience with MS Office tools
  • Structured, organized, capacity to synthetize and address complex issues
  • Good communication and leadership skills
  • Multi-cultural Management Teamwork and Customer oriented
  • Data driven and courageous, rigor - Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural
    relationships
  • Leadership of competence and influence: ability to Customer oriented - persuade and convince
    Proactive

 

Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
  • Adapting to ALSTOM culture; AGILE; INCLUSIVE & RESPONSIBLE.

 

 

 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.


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