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 comprehend the intricacies of transport networks and the dynamics of mobility. Our offerings span high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, and comprehensive systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. With a workforce of 80,000 dedicated professionals, we are committed to fostering greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting urban centers while minimizing carbon footprints and reducing reliance on automobiles.

Alstom stands as the premier provider of new trains and associated services in the UK & Ireland, as well as a leading entity in signalling and rail infrastructure. We have constructed or are in the process of constructing nearly 40% of the UK's mainline train fleet, including the entire fleets serving London Underground and Dublin Luas. Our portfolio encompasses a wide array of intelligent solutions within the rail sector, from cutting-edge high-speed rolling stock to maintenance, modernization, infrastructure, and signalling services.

Your Future Role

Embrace a new opportunity to leverage your supply chain knowledge in a pioneering environment. Reporting to the S&OP Manager, you will collaborate with a team of committed and enthusiastic colleagues.

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 that material and work package data remains precise throughout the process.

Your responsibilities will include:


• Developing and maintaining a material cost model utilizing SAP or other modelling tools


• Projecting material usage and costs throughout the entire project lifecycle


• Organizing and leading regular lifecycle cost assessments


• Supporting work package management and financial operations


• Generating simulations and anticipating changes


• Conducting budget versus actual cost reporting and analysis


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


• Analyzing and sharing performance KPIs with various stakeholders


• Contributing to new business risk evaluations and mitigation strategies


• Coordinating with other departments to ensure accurate information flow


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


• Implementing APSYS roadmap and standards


• Managing Auditable Change Control


• Participating in EHS improvements and objectives


• Facilitating project growth through precise forecasting

All About You

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

Essential Qualifications:


• A 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 influencing, negotiation, and communication skills across all organizational levels


• Experience in industrial scheduling


• Process-oriented mindset


• Proficiency in supply chain information systems


• Data analytics capabilities


• Basic project management skills

Desirable Qualifications:


• Supply chain certification


• Experience with SAP

What We Offer

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

Alstom is at the forefront of the mobility sector, addressing the most intriguing challenges for the future of transportation. We value inquisitive and innovative individuals who are passionate about collaborating to redefine mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. We are dedicated to fostering an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse workforce is offered opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers across various functions and geographic locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realize their full potential, and individual differences are respected and valued. 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 dictate otherwise.

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