Logistics Manager

Req ID:518870 

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.

Are you the Logistics Manager we are looking for?

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Be in charge of all the Logistic teams: warehouse, logistic engineering and transport teams (Alstom employees or external - provider) for your site / country.
• Manage and optimize the logistic flows to always keep the physical and system flows aligned.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Ensure that employees operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies:
• • Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures
  • Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings
• 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 (Quality Cost Delivery Environment Health & Safety) principles
• Ensure key users are in place to support critical processes and users (training, data corrections, system Key Performance Indicators (KPI))
• Ensure the ERP solution (Enterprise Resource Planning 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 (Delegation of Authority DOA, instruction)
• Ensure the deployment of APSYS (Alstom Transport Production System) roadmap by each Team

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 Environment Health & Safety (EHS) rules are respected and promote EHS culture
• Ensure alignment between physical and system flows, with no physical material movement without corresponding ERP update, guaranteeing data reliability and inventory accuracy.
• Warehousing & logistics operations: implement and run logistics standards for physical material flows, including goods reception (inbounding), warehousing, storage, kitting, line feeding, inventory management, and shipping, ensuring end‑to‑end material flow performance.
• Support and monitor incoming materials in terms of quality, packaging, and compliance with Alstom logistics rules, coordinating with suppliers, Quality, and internal stakeholders to prevent non‑conformities and disruptions.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, internal flows, and storage policies, and develop, deploy, and continuously improve the warehouse management plan in line with Lean Manufacturing, APSYS, and operational constraints.
• Manage and coordinate logistics resources (10+) across several projects (4 main projects), ensuring effective workload distribution, prioritization and flexibility in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced industrial environment.
• Ensure optimization of transportation flows and logistics costs, maintaining service level commitments while supporting project delivery requirements.
• Manage C‑Class activities according to Alstom standard rules, ensuring efficient outsourcing and small‑parts flow management.
• Promote recycling activities, bin management, and use of returnable packaging, contributing to sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at shaping the future logistics organization in Norway, supporting logistics transformation, scalability, standardization, and preparation for future industrial and project needs.

Finance:

• Manage Budget for his department
• Approve and monitor invoices from suppliers
• Respect the Delegation of Authority (DOA) rules regarding inventory reconciliations

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

• Mandatory:
  • Graduated from Supply Chain / Engineering / Industrial
  • Fluent English       
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Industrial fields and/or Material Planning
  • Norwegian knowledge

Experience

• Mandatory:
  • Experience of minimum 5 years in Logistics & Warehouse management
  • Experience of minimum 5 years in Team management 
  • Knowledgeable of SAP (MM and IM modules)

Competencies & Skills

• Good communication, negotiation, leadership and initiative skills
• Strategic and methodical vision
• Good risk management and problem solving skills
• Agile, inclusive and responsible attitude
• Partnership attitude

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​