Project Material Manager

Req ID:477271 

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.

Could you be the full-time Project Material Manager in Oslo that we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Project Team members, Customer, Partners and  Member of the Project Core Team .  

As a Project Material Manager, you will be the key player in the supply chain function to ensure that parts are delivered on time, on cost and on quality to match the planning of the project.

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead and coordinate the supply chain activities from end-to-end for the train fleets under your responsibility, from material demand to material delivery to installation in track.
• Be the bridge between supply chain team and the rest of the project stakeholders (Procurement, Engineering, Installation, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, Warranty, Project Management, etc.).
• Perform risk assessments, raise alerts on time and coordinate mitigation plans with stakeholders.
• Ensure the proper set-up of the project industrialization process and manage the corresponding QCD (Quality-Cost-Delivery) deliverables, with special focus on reducing missing parts.
• Drive the demand in SAP, defining and creating the right set-up for the network activities and the link with the cost structure (WBS).
• Participate in the Material Work Package (Cost VS Budget) periodical reviews with the finance, and establish a robust “at completion” (EAC) vision, taking into account risks, ambitions and uncertainties.
• Coordinate the execution of the project-related actions decided by the Industrial Change Control Board (impact on the customer, retrofit,...) and oversee potential sourcing and industrial impact on series due to modification raised from Engineering.
• During the project warranty, coordinate the implementation of any repairs and retrofit plan needed for the Material part of his/her industrial work package.

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: 

• At least 3 years’ experience in supply chain or Industrial business.
• Bachelor’s/Master's in supply chain or industrial engineering or similar work experience.
• Experience in Supply chain, Material scheduling, Inventory management & Procurement techniques.
• You are organized, you have great communication skills and you demonstrate proactivity.
• IT: Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel). Basic knowledge on SAP (or others ERP system)
• Language: Excellent oral and written English skills. Norwegian/French could be a plus.

Location:

You will be based in our Oslo office (Skøyen). Some days you will need to work from our installation site (Nyland station) to be close to our installation & engineering teams.

Possibility to be based in Trondheim too.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long 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 long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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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