Alternant - PMO Procurement (La Défense)

Job description
Context: As part of our re-organization, we are looking for a student involved in a work-study contract to join our dynamic team and support us in this new rail procurement process implementation and optimization.

Missions:
• Collect and analyze data related to transportation flows (KPIs, Penalties calculation, etc.).
• Participate in the development and optimization of transportation plans through tendering process.
• Conduct market benchmarks to identify best practices in the sector.
• Organize market intelligence regarding new providers for improving provider panel. Collaborate with various internal and external departments (logistics, sales, clients, providers). Profile : Data Collection and Analysis:
• Gather quantitative and qualitative data on transport flows, including cancellation, delays or other relevant indicators.
• Use statistical and computer tools to analyze the data automatically and score suppliers.
• Use the data analyzed to estimate the penalties applicable based on the contractual frame. Development and Optimization of Transport Plans:
• Support on the design of transport plans, considering operational and economic constraints.
• Challenge the Railway Undertaker to get the best price and conditions.
• Propose improvements and solutions to optimize routes and reduce costs by looking for alternative solutions/providers. Market Studies and Benchmarks:
• Conduct market studies to identify best practices and innovations in the transport sector.
• Perform comparative benchmarks with competitors and other market players. Implementation of Innovative Solutions:
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and methods to improve the efficiency of transport operations (process standardization, trend and forecast, etc.)
• Collaborate with the development team to test and implement innovative solutions. Interdepartmental Collaboration:
• Work closely with the Operations, Study/Engineering, Commercial, and other internal departments.
• Regularly communicate with providers to ensure the quality and efficiency of transport services. Reports and Presentations:
• Prepare detailed reports on the results of studies and analyses.
• Present recommendations and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders Profile description: Profile: Hard

skills:
• Master degree in logistics & supply chain or transport
• Strong data visualization skills (proficient in Excel, Power BI a plus) Soft

skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (due to the PMO exposure)
• Very strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills thomas.dodd@cevalogistics.com