The Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader manages the execution of the transportation activities (inbound, outbound) for the Site and supports the transformation of Alstom transportation organization in line with the Global Supply Chain strategy.
The Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager manages and optimizes Site operations and shipments ensuring process and regulations compliance.
The Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager manages the relationship and operates contracts with key strategic provider(s) and drives transformation initiatives :
- Take care of the 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
- Maintain and sustain the Transportation performance scorecard both in terms of quality of the services and costs
- Liaise with the Global Transportation team and its pillars (Overseas-TCTs, Regional-TCTs and Project Out-of-Gauge) to deploy the transportation strategy
- Facilitate communication towards internal and external stakeholders
- Supports strategic programs, projects and network studies for the Transportation organization to achieve AT operational objectives
- Drive consistency in process, systems & data
- Team management
At site level :
Contribute actively to the definition and implementation of the Indirect Sourcing strategyParticipate in Suppliers Performance and Business reviews (monthly / quarterly per Suppliers governance model)Be the main contact for transport RFP to collect data and build specificationsBe the Site Customs referentThe Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager manages 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 timesEnsure material is prepared and ready on time for dispatch and that shipments status are up-to-date in the information systemSee to it that shipping documents are available (delivery notes, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, transport & customs documents…) remaining in constant contact with suppliers and customersMake sure Purchase orders are open in line with budgets and forecasts, and monitor the approval in due time of invoices for transportation servicesSolve 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 plansMonitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirementsThe Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager leads the Site shipment / expediting department and deploy the Transportation strategy :
Document requirements and specifications with regards to scope of services for Transportation Provider(s); actively participate in RFPs for transportation services and business awards in collaboration with Indirect ProcurementExpress requirements and specifications with regards to IS&T tools and developmentParticipate 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 departmentBe 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 stakeholdersPlay 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…The Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager supports the Global Transportation Performance management
Implement and maintain standard KPIsUnderstand reporting needs and design reports that provide stakeholders with accurate measurements of their business driversEnsure timely and accurate update of performance dashboard and reportsMonitor cost performance vs Budget of the site; identify cost drivers, analyze deviations and propose action plansContribute to continuous improvementDesign and implement a visual management process regularly updatedThe Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager drives consistency in process mapping, systems & data
Drive process analysis for harmonization across Sites (APSYS)Maintain documentation of Transportation processes using Operational Excellence tools (VSM, SIPOC)Design robust data collection system (from AT systems and / or external parties); maintain data repository of the siteThe Site Transportation Coordinator / Leader / Manager facilitates the continuous improvement and transformation of the Transportation organization
Analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement and propose corrective actions or improvement plansRun network studies aimed at improving AT Transportation network, reducing Total Cost and Delivery lead-timesDevelop REX and sharing best practicesContribute with transportation cost models to Supply Chain TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for end-to-end business cases and optimization of material flowsFor Rolling Stock sites requiring Overseas Project Out-of-Gauge transportation of carbodies, trains or trams
During Procurement phase :
Support the OOG Central team to collect & document Transport Specifications for RFPSupport the analysis and validation of technical offers from Transportation providersSupport the OOG Central Team during technical clarifications meetingsDuring Project implementation and Execution phases :
Manage or support (based on the RACI) the local transportation provider during project implementation and execution, including performance managementMonitor local project implementation : be part of the kick-off meetings, ensure documentation availability (invoice, packing list…), make sure the RS product is fully ready to be transported (marking, visual tags, lashing & lifting points…)Supervise loading / unloading operations (at site and / or depots) for domestic or continental transportationActively support the transportation schedule to achieve contractual deliverablesFollow and manage priorities with Planners’ teams in case of overlaps of shipments dates across projectsReact to unplanned events and propose alternative solution to ship / deliver (Site / depot) for domestic or continental transportationDrive continuous improvement and propose updates to Project Method Of StatementIf playing role of Site Customs referent
Collect accurate data and send all required documentation to customs broker in charge of customs declarationsCheck if the Customs procedures at import / export are correctly applied taking into account the basic principles when importing / exporting / transiting goods with regards to Customs declarations, application of specific regimes, origin rules and Customs valuation.Identify potential risks across the different operational Customs activities so as to propose mitigation plans.Ensure that legal requirements are met about receiving and maintaining the relevant customs authorizations.Ensure customs efficiency by providing advice based on customs best practice and expertise.Contribute to the training of the site team to improve customs requirements awareness and improve efficiency.Follow the financial and accounting aspects related to customs clearance operations.Monitor and report customs operational performance (productivity and quality) to the country / site management as well as to central Tax and customs dept.As part of worldwide customs sites referents network, share the return of experience and good practices with the other regionsLead Customs certifications (e.g. AEO etc.) compliance & renewalFor Managers – Manage a team of internal collaborators
Provide a long-term vision to the team, set yearly objectives and targets, support and coach in achieving these targets and objectives, perform performance appraisals, set and follow up team members development plans and induction program for new comersAnticipate and plan workload; align activity and projects across team members based on workload and complexity; anticipate resources needed to manage business trends (up / down)Contribute to HR initiatives : Company Policy, Jobs & Competences, Training & Qualification, staffing & organization
Educational Requirements
Mandatory :
University degree in international transport or supply chain fieldFluent in Dutch, English and FrenchIncoterms knowledgeDesirable :
Knowledge of modern principles for efficient transportation management, and distribution controlExperience
Mandatory :
Minimum 5 years in similar Supply Chain positionValidated experiences in logistics, 3PL managementGood understanding of customs regulations and procedures of site’s countryDesirable :
Competencies & Skills
Leadership, initiative and decision mindedTeam spirit approach and good communication skillsStrong Ethics & High IntegrityContinual learning & professional development