Logistics Methods Engineer

at  ALSTOM

Job Purpose

• The incumbent will be in charge to define internal and external flows for the operation
• Defining & implementing contractual agreement / commitments on logistic & packaging specifications with suppliers
• Anticipating, defining and coordinating operational processes such as transportation optimization or logistics process and method analysis. Designing, procuring and implementation of line feeding concepts
• Promote continuous improvement culture to improve costs reduction and material preservatio

Key Responsibilities

• In charge of defining and contractualizing logistic & packaging specifications with suppliers
• He/she will propose returnable packaging in order to optimize transportation costs with suppliers and ensure just in time deliveries according to production line requirements
• Simulate and implement solutions to optimise the line feeding processes.
• Participate in cross functional meeting with production, warehouses & industrial department to validate supply area and define kitting processes.
• Ensure material preservation from supplier shipment to production line delivery
• Optimize internal & external flows
• In charge of managing continuous improvement. This activity has to be carried out in order to meet lean manufacturing objectives
• Set-up KPI’S for follow-up activities
• Identify and implement Kaizen projects
• Define and implement Kanban system