Company: Alstom
Vacancy Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for Transportation Leader position under the Services Department. The position will report to the Logistics Manager and is based in Randjendspark (Midrand).
Job Purpose Managing the execution of service transportation activities (inbound, outbound) for the Site and support the transformation of Gibela services transportation organization in line with the Global Supply Chain strategy.Manage and optimize Site operations and shipments ensuring process and regulations compliance. Facilitate communication towards internal and external stakeholders.Planning and execution of transportation & logistics flows including Customs activities to fulfill Sites Supply Chain requirements.Lead the governance established between the site and the transportation service providers in line with the transportation strategy.Support strategic programs, projects, and network studies for the Transportation organization to achieve AT operational objectives.Contribute actively to the definition and implementation of the Indirect Sourcing strategy.Participate in Suppliers Performance and Business reviews (monthly / quarterly per Suppliers governance model).Are the main contact for transport RFP to collect data and build specifications.Site Customs referent.Key Responsibilities Manage the planning and execution of transportation & logistics flows for the Site.Document and maintain the Site transportation plan with routing guide covering all modes (road, express, oversize...) in collaboration with the Global Transportation team and its pillars (Overseas-TCTs, Regional-TCTs, and Project Out-of-Gauge team).See to it that transportation requests and bookings are anticipated and planned in accordance with defined cut-off times.Ensure material is prepared and ready on time for dispatch and that shipments status are up-to-date in the information system.See to it that shipping documents are available (delivery notes, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, transport & customs documents…) remaining in constant contact with suppliers and customers.Make sure Purchase orders are open in line with budgets and forecasts, and monitor the approval in due time of invoices for transportation services.Solve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, customs or customer issues; monitor non-conformities and non-compliance issues (emergency shipments, late cancellations, document issues…) and drive continuous improvement plans.Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.Maintain and sustain the Transportation performance scorecard both in terms of quality of the services and costs.You lead the Site shipment/expediting department and deploy the Transportation strategy.Document requirements and specifications, actively participate in RFPs for transportation services and business awards in collaboration with Indirect Procurement.Express requirements and specifications with regards to IS&T tools and development.Participate in Suppliers Performance and Business reviews (monthly / quarterly per governance model).Be the escalation point for operational issues raised by Internal Customers and Global Transportation department.Be the SPOC for Global TCTs and OOG teams with regards to process improvements or new projects: consolidate internal needs, arbitrate between priorities, liaise with Site stakeholders.Play the role of ambassador for the Global Transportation team in Site; coordinate or deliver trainings to the Sites teams (logistics and shipping teams, material planning, procurement, engineering…) on transportation management strategy, regulations, international trade and Incoterms…You support the Global Transportation Performance management.Implement, maintain Services transport standard KPIs and ensure timely and accurate update of performance dashboard and reports.Understand reporting needs and design reports that provide stakeholders with accurate measurements of their business drivers.Monitor cost performance vs Budget of the site; identify cost drivers, analyze deviations and propose action plans.Design and implement a visual management process regularly updated.Maintain documentation of Transportation processes using Operational Excellence tools (VSM, SIPOC).You facilitate the continuous improvement and transformation of the Transportation organization.Analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement and propose corrective actions or improvement plans.Drive cost saving projects on transport routes and space usage on transport.Run network studies aimed at improving AT Transportation network, reducing Total Cost and Delivery lead-times.Develop REX and sharing best practices.Contribute with transportation cost models to Supply Chain TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for end-to-end business cases and optimization of material flows.During Project implementation and Execution phases.Manage or support (based on the RACI) the local transportation provider during project implementation and execution, including performance management.Monitor local project implementation: be part of the kick-off meetings, ensure documentation availability (invoice, packing list…).Supervise loading/unloading operations (at site and/or depots) for domestic or continental transportation.Actively support the transportation schedule to achieve contractual deliverables.Follow and manage priorities with Planners' teams in case of overlaps of shipments dates across projects.Closing Date
17 July 2024
Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.
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