Obsolescence Technician

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ALSTOM Full time
Req ID:424123


Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Purpose of the Job:

  • To support Service Obsolescence Management activities in the project

Key accountabilities:

  • Facilitate and support the development of obsolescence management plan with Product Platforms, Projects and Fleet Centres of Excellence
  • Request & validate product structures and Bills of Material for obsolescence monitoring from Product Units (Design Authority), Suppliers and other sources such as Illustrated Parts Catalogue, and load in TOMSYS
  • Determine obsolescence monitoring strategies for products and projects
  • Review and validate obsolescence management plans
Review incoming obsolescence alerts from external sources, load in TOMSYS and identify necessary actions

  • Prepare periodic project obsolescence reports including Performance Indicators
  • Facilitate development of obsolescence solutions With Sourcing and Supply Chain, develop obsolescence management capability in Suppliers through use of Supplier Charter Audits and Obsolescence Management Plans
  • Facilitate supplier obsolescence review meetings

EXPERTISE, TOOL & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop tools and systems including TOMSYS and use of SharePoint
  • Ensure future Alstom IS development takes account of obsolescence management needs
  • Share experience & knowledge of obsolescence management with others
  • Participate and promote Obsolescence Management CCN (Core Competence Network)

KPIs:

  • Improvements to business processes time and cost saving
  • Cost avoidance and cost saving in projects through obsolescence decisions
  • Management of information requests time to respond
  • Quality of support given to project and product teams
  • Customer satisfaction

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Educational Requirements:

University degree or equivalentMinimum experience required:

Mandatory:

  • Knowledge of obsolescence management
  • Information Systems including ERP and Product Data

Competencies & Skills:

  • English
  • Design & industrialisation of electronic equipment
  • IT: MS-Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) essential; MS Access and Visio + SAP desirable
  • Collaboration & Teamwork working with local team and with a remote network
  • Continuous improvement ability to innovate continuously and effectively
  • Organisation and planning good time management and delivery
  • Communication skills international and with internal and external correspondents

CLOSING DATE:
13 JUNE 2023

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility.

That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable.

Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations.

Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:


Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.


Job Type:
Experienced

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