Portfolio Material Availability Lead

Manage material availability for the Regional Electric and Deisel Portfolios. Liaise with multiple depots and suppliers to visualise, prioritise and expedite current material requirements to improve material availability. Lead the strategy for long term material availability solutions, utilising and co-ordinating multiple functions through to implementation. We'll look to you for:

• Day to day management of reports to identify critical material requirements.
• Expedite critical material requirements from Internal and External suppliers from daily reports generated.
• Produce and deliver business updates related to critical availability on a daily, weekly, monthly timeframes based on business requirements.
• Governance and coordination of all escalated requirements to conclusion.
• Analyse historical critical requirements to identify Continuous improvement to inventory, Safety Stocks, and planned activity needs.
• Identify root cause of critical material escalations to prevent the repeats.
• Plan with Project Supply Chain Manager (PrScM) and deliver the agreed strategy to implement long term solution for critical material.
• Co-ordinate weekly cross functional/portfolio reviews to drive improvements.
• Identify supplier development needs for the portfolio and discuss next steps with PrScM
• Continuous improvements to process and procedures.
  
  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:
• Management experience in Supply Chain environment.
• Experience within the Rail Industry.
• Experience of solving complex material supply problems.
• Demonstratable understanding of material demands in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain/Supplier development to achieve operational improvements.
• Experience of or familiar with Project management techniques.
• Experience of supplier management.
  
  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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling., Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's 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?

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
• 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! What we offer We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.