International Transportation Leader for Out of Gauge / Exceptional Transport M/F

Req ID:516587 

 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

 

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Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your international logistics and exceptional transport expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic, collaborative, and innovative teammates. You'll play a key role in managing transport solutions for strategic projects, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of out-of-gauge products (primarily finished trains) to our customers or project sites. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as site supply chain management, Procurement team and project teams), collaborate with external partners (including transport suppliers and end final customers (occasionally), and oversee transport operations. You’ll also engage in tender phases, sourcing strategies, and project execution.

We’ll look to you for:

Procurement

• Collect and analyze project requirements and specifications
• Prepare transport specifications for RFPs.
• Analyze and assess technical and financial proposals from transport providers.
• Lead technical negotiations and recommend the final transport partner.
• Present and explain Project award to Project team in Collaboration with Procurement Team, deliver a turnkey transport solution to Project Management
• Size Transportation Budget

Project Implementation and Execution

• Prepare Transport Method Statements and all technical documentation required for safe and compliant execution.
• Lead Project implementation : run Kick-off meetings and support Project team in customer‑facing discussions to ensure all stakeholders clearly understand the transport solution
• Manage transportation schedule to meet contractual deliverables: define sequence of tasks, drive coordination between all stakeholders
• Oversee all transport operations, including documentation and export/import formalities.
• Handle unexpected events and secure alternative solutions to maintain safe, on-time delivery.
• Monitor project performance through quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) reporting and contribute to supplier evaluations.
• Manage and challenge transport providers, ensuring quality, performance, and the ability to implement scope adjustments when required.
• Travel internationally to supervise critical on‑site operations (such as first loading/unloading) and key project meetings

All about you 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:

A university degree in international transport or supply chain management

Proficiency in English (fluent level)

At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in logistics, supply chain, or out-of-gauge (OOG) transport

Strong leadership, initiative, and decision-making skills

Results-oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction

Team spirit and excellent communication skills

Fluency in French and a master’s degree in a related field would be a plus

Things you’ll enjoy 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. Work with passionate experts committed to innovation and sustainability. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative and ambitious projects with global impact. Utilize our flexible and collaborative working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs. Progress towards leadership roles or expanded responsibilities within the organization. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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!

 

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

 

 

Job Type:​Experienced​