Alstom — the world’s leading provider of intelligent and sustainable mobility solutions with 80,000 colleagues worldwide — is immediately seeking a Logistics Manager (m/f/d) at its long-established and prestigious Kassel location in Germany. This full-time, permanent role reports directly to the Supply Chain Director and leads a dedicated team of logistics professionals in optimizing storage, packaging, goods flow, and material supply operations for Alstom’s world-renowned Traxx locomotive platform and green mobility innovations. If you are a driven logistics leader with rail or manufacturing experience, this is your opportunity to shape the future of sustainable transport at one of Europe’s most iconic production sites.
About Alstom Kassel — Pioneer of Rail Mobility
Global Presence: 80,000 employees worldwide across high-speed trains, metros, trams, monorails, and digital mobility systems
Kassel Legacy: Over 35,000 locomotives shipped from Kassel to destinations around the world — a truly iconic manufacturing site
Product Portfolio: Rolling Stock & Components — the broadest product portfolio in the rail industry including the Traxx locomotive platform
Innovation Focus: Zero-emission drive systems — battery and hydrogen propulsion for the green transport revolution
Reporting Line: Direct report to the Supply Chain Director in a motivated, high-performance logistics team
Why This Is an Outstanding Logistics Leadership Role in Germany
Permanent Contract: Full-time permanent employment with one of the world’s most stable and future-proof transport companies
IG Metall Remuneration: Attractive pay according to the IG Metall collective agreement plus company pension scheme
Flexible Working: Mobile working arrangements, flexible hours, and free on-site parking at the Kassel location
Career Development: Alstom University training, group-wide development programs, mentoring, and continuous learning opportunities
Position Overview
The Logistics Manager at Alstom Kassel is a senior, full-time leadership role at the operational core of one of Germany’s most prestigious rail manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for optimizing storage, packaging, and goods flow according to lean production principles and the QCDE framework — covering quality, cost, delivery, environment, health and safety. Leading a team of logistics professionals, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure inventory compliance with Alstom’s global standards, manage budget planning, and oversee the physical flow of materials from goods receipt through assembly line feeding to final shipping. This role is a genuine opportunity for an experienced logistics leader to make a lasting impact at a company that is actively shaping the future of green and intelligent global mobility.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Manager at Alstom Kassel, you are at the heart of a facility that has delivered over 35,000 locomotives to destinations worldwide — leading the logistics operations that keep one of Europe’s most iconic and innovative rail production sites running at its full potential every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Optimization & Lean Production
- Optimize storage, packaging, and goods flow processes in line with lean production principles and the QCDE framework — covering quality, cost, delivery, environment, health, and safety
- Implement and apply logistics standards for the entire physical flow of materials: goods receipt, storage, order picking, assembly line feeding, inventory management, and final shipping
- Identify inefficiencies, lead improvement initiatives, and drive measurable gains in logistics performance across the Kassel manufacturing site
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, guide, and support a dedicated team of logistics professionals — providing direction, mentoring, and fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure that key users are available and trained to support critical logistics processes, data correction activities, and system KPI management
- Motivate and develop team members to achieve high performance standards aligned with Alstom’s global logistics excellence expectations
Inventory Management & Compliance
- Ensure that all inventory processes fully comply with Alstom’s standard rules including Delegation of Authority (DOA) and internal instructions
- Maintain accurate stock levels, oversee inventory counts, and coordinate with production and purchasing teams to prevent shortages or overstock situations
- Monitor system KPIs and logistics performance data to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive informed operational decisions
Budget Planning & Service Provider Management
- Lead logistics budget planning processes, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with Alstom’s financial targets and supply chain strategy
- Ensure that all external logistics service providers comply fully with contractual terms, service level agreements, and Alstom’s quality and compliance standards
- Negotiate with service providers and internal stakeholders to optimize costs while maintaining the highest standards of delivery performance
Profile & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field (required)
- Experience: Proven experience in logistics management — preferably within the rail, transport, or industrial manufacturing sector
- Manufacturing Background: Previous professional experience within a manufacturing company environment is strongly valued
- Languages: Fluent German and fluent English are both required for this role due to the international team environment
- Supply Chain Knowledge: Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain principles, logistics processes, and lean production methodologies
- Leadership: Excellent organizational and team leadership skills with a hands-on, motivating approach to managing logistics professionals
- Technology: Proficiency in logistics software systems and the full Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel capabilities
- Compliance: Knowledge of relevant logistics regulations, compliance standards, and experience managing service provider relationships
- Mindset: Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to work decisively in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics Managers: With proven team leadership and supply chain management experience in manufacturing or rail environments in Germany
- Supply Chain Professionals: With lean production knowledge and experience in QCDE frameworks seeking a senior role at a global transport leader
- Rail Industry Specialists: Familiar with rolling stock production logistics, assembly line feeding, and materials management in complex manufacturing sites
- Bilingual Leaders: Fluent in both German and English, ready to work confidently in an international team reporting to a senior Supply Chain Director
- Continuous Improvement Champions: Who thrive on optimizing logistics systems, developing teams, and driving operational excellence in a world-class facility
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