Cost Analysis Specialist in Supply Chain

3 weeks ago


Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom Alstom Full time

Location: Ramsgate, United Kingdom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary + Benefits: circa £37k to £40k + benefits

At Alstom, we are dedicated to enhancing transport networks and facilitating mobility. Our extensive portfolio encompasses high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, and comprehensive systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. With a workforce of 80,000, we are committed to fostering greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities while reducing carbon emissions and minimizing reliance on cars.

Alstom stands as the foremost supplier of new trains and associated services in the UK & Ireland, as well as a prominent provider of signalling and rail infrastructure. We have constructed or are in the process of constructing nearly 40% of the UK mainline train fleet, along with the entire fleets operating within London Underground and Dublin Luas. Our offerings include a diverse range of intelligent solutions in the rail sector, from innovative high-speed rolling stock to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure, and signalling.

Your Future Role

Embrace a new opportunity to leverage your supply chain expertise in a pioneering environment. Reporting to the S&OP Manager, you will collaborate with a team of dedicated and passionate professionals.

You will become an integral part of our successful material forecasting and analysis team, assisting in the evaluation and management of our long-term material needs for both internal and external suppliers, ensuring the accuracy of material and work package data throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:


• Develop and maintain a material cost model utilizing SAP and other modelling software


• Forecast material usage and costs throughout the entire project life cycle


• Organize and lead regular life cycle cost reviews


• Support work package management and financial processes


• Generate simulations and anticipate changes


• Conduct reporting and analysis of budget versus actual costs


• Identify priorities related to risk and impact, establishing recovery actions with stakeholders


• Analyze and communicate performance KPIs with various stakeholders


• Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation strategies


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate information flow


• Identify cost reduction opportunities and maintain a pipeline of potential savings by leveraging synergies across platforms and commodities


• Implement APSYS roadmap and standards


• Manage Auditable Change Control


• Participate in EHS improvement initiatives and targets


• Facilitate project growth through precise forecasting

About You

We prioritize enthusiasm and attitude over extensive experience. While we do not expect you to possess every skill, we have outlined some that will aid your success and growth in this position:

Essential Qualifications:


• Degree in Business, Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain


• Familiarity with ERPs, supply chain concepts, and continuous improvement processes


• Knowledge of inventory management and material planning techniques


• Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate across all organizational levels


• Understanding of industrial scheduling


• Process-oriented mindset


• Proficiency in supply chain information systems


• Competence in data analytics


• Basic project management skills

Desirable Qualifications:


• Supply Chain certification


• Experience with SAP

Benefits:

We provide a competitive remuneration package, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell holiday. Additional benefits include contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a variety of flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Alstom is a leader in the mobility sector, addressing the most intriguing challenges for future mobility. We value inquisitive and innovative individuals who are passionate about collaborating to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Our culture is agile, inclusive, and responsible, offering diverse opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement across functions and geographic locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all 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, color, 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 meet the essential criteria of the job description. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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