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We currently are looking to fill the following positions:
For our office in Antwerp or Cologne (or home-based) we are looking for a
Job offer posted on 08. October 2024
For our office in Antwerp or Cologne (or home-based) we are looking for a
Project Manager Newbuild and ETCS (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager with a background in technical project management and expertise in railway manufacturing or signaling. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing complex projects, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners, while communicating fluently in English and German.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- As part of our Project Management team, you will oversee daily operations for a range of projects, from designing new locomotives to upgrading existing systems
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to keep everything on track and aligned with our goals.
- Oversee procurement and manage commercial negotiations for high-value supply contracts with large OEMs, ensuring successful outcomes
- Develop detailed project plans with clear milestones, assessment checkpoints, and success criteria to ensure steady progress.
- Provide critical support during subsidy application processes, working closely with the Senior Project Manager to secure necessary funding.
- Provide regular progress updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed on key developments.
- Work with the project team to fine-tune tools and processes, driving improvements in overall project efficiency.
- Ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- You have a background in technical project management or a demonstrated history of managing technical projects successfully.
- Whether through an engineering degree or significant experience, you have a strong understanding of railway manufacturing or signaling—or relevant technical sectors.
- You excel at managing contracts, engaging stakeholders, and handling project documentation efficiently.
- You’re skilled at managing several tasks at once, ensuring that all projects move forward as planned.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills allow you to effectively keep teams and stakeholders informed.
- You can build and maintain solid relationships while navigating negotiations that help drive the project forward.
- Fluency in English and German is essential for successful communication across teams and stakeholders.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 08. October 2024
For our office in Cologne we are looking for an
Accounts Payable Accountant (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
As an Accounts Payable Accountant you and your team handle all accounts payable on a day-to-day basis. As someone who likes to take responsibility, you will have the chance to grow and leave your footprint in our Finance team.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- You prepare and manage German and international invoices on a day-to-day basis
- You handle German VAT as well as EU-VAT rules and are able to apply them correctly, also on complex cases
- You process vendor account reconciliation and settlements
- You manage the payment run including workflow consolidation and reminders
- You communicate with suppliers, internal departments and Finance colleagues
- You handle travel expenses, post bank statements and process confirmation letters
- Ideally you can temporarily support the AR accountants when needed
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
The best qualifications for this position are:
- Experience in accounting and knowledge of European VAT
- Proactive personality with hands on mentality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong sense of responsibility within your designated job area
- Good user knowledge in MS Excel
- Preferably experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
- Proficiency in English and ideally also in German
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 08. October 2024
For our office in Cologne we are looking for an
General Ledger Accountant (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
As a General Ledger Accountant, you will actively contribute to our company’s success. Ideally, you are eager to actively engage and commit yourself in our finance department to shape the future with us.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- You will work as a General Ledger Accountant for various international entities.
- You will handle payroll accounting, travel expenses, and operational accounting tasks.
- You will be responsible for monthly and annual financial statements, including those for international entities.
- You will manage fixed asset accounting.
- With your expertise, you will support VAT declarations.
- You will assist our auditors with financial inquiries.
- Cooperation with external accounting providers regarding documents, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
The best qualifications for this position are:
- Ideally, you have 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting.
- We work with Office 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and expect corresponding user knowledge.
- Experience with IFRS / HGB.
- Experience in intercompany accounting.
- We communicate in German and English within the company, so you must be able to communicate in both languages.
- Proactive and positive approach and demeanor.
- You understand how to communicate at eye level with different management levels and stakeholders.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
For our office in Antwerp or Madrid (or home-based) we are looking for a
Job offer posted on 08. October 2024
For our office in Antwerp or Madrid (or home-based) we are looking for a
Project Manager ETCS (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a Project Manager with expertise in technical project management, particularly in ETCS projects or railway signaling. The ideal candidate will develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and collaborations, and must be fluent in English and Spanish.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- As a member of the Project Management team, you take the lead on developing and executing ETCS-projects. You may also be involved in projects for newbuild locomotives
- Ensure projects stay on track, meeting deadlines and budgetary targets while achieving outlined objectives
- Oversee procurement and manage commercial negotiations for high-value supply contracts with large OEMs, ensuring successful outcomes
- Develop roadmap success stories with comprehensive project plans, complete with key milestones assessment checkpoints, and success criteria
- Be the engine behind securing subsidies, offering vital support in application processes alongside the Senior Project Manager
- Keep stakeholders on track with regular updates on project progress reports and key developments
- Collaborate with the talented project team to improve project tools and processes
- Coordinate the partnership between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless cooperation throughout the project lifecycle
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- A talent for technical project management or a proven track record of technical project initiatives
- Showcase your engineering expertise with a relevant degree
- A robust comprehension of railway signaling or railway manufacturing is essential for our ideal candidate. We also welcome candidates with comparable substantial experience in diverse technical sectors
- Business savvy to manage contracts, stakeholders, and documentation with ease
- Efficiently manage multiple tasks, ensuring projects progress seamlessly on various fronts.
- Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal, to keep everyone on the same track
- A talent for negotiation and relationship-building that keeps projects moving forward
- Fluency in English and Spanish
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 07. October 2024
For our office in Antwerp or Cologne we are looking for an
Application Manager DMS (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a skilled SharePoint Online and Power Platform expert with experience in both back-end and front-end development, who can support, develop, and maintain custom solutions while providing guidance to business users. Strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage processes and collaborate with stakeholders are essential for success in this role.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Maintain & Enhance SharePoint Online: You will support, maintain, and develop our SharePoint Online environment, offering guidance and training to users. Collaborate with them to build lists, optimize metadata, and create custom web parts and integrations.
- Oversee Custom Solutions: Be responsible for the entire application lifecycle of custom solutions built on SharePoint Online, Azure, and Power Platform.
- Direct Business Support: Serve as a key contact for business users, providing application support, delivering training, analyzing requirements, and managing changes.
- Design Digital Processes: Help design and improve digital business processes, ensuring seamless integrations in partnership with stakeholders.
- Documentation Management: Keep all documentation for processes, applications, and integrations up-to-date, ensuring smooth operations and effective change management in a complex and evolving IT landscape.
- Manage External Vendors: Collaborate with external service providers to ensure optimal service and support.
- Automate IT Processes: Play a key role in advancing the automation of internal IT processes, especially around user and application lifecycle management.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- A degree in computer science or comparable education
- Good experience in Low- and No-Code Environments such as Microsoft Power Platform
- Strong experience in back-end development of web applications and usage of REST APIs, e.g. in Javascript or C#. First-hand experience of the Azure platform would be a plus.
- Knowledge in front end development, ideally with SharePoint web parts or PowerPages
- Basic know-how of document management and metadata, e.g. based on Microsoft SharePoint Online
- Strong communication skills to convey complex technical issues by providing support and training to business users
- Ability to gather and understand requirements and align with stakeholders. Certificates in (agile) project and change management, requirements analysis or stakeholder management are a plus but not required
- A strong analytical and meticulous approach to your work with the necessary due diligence and care to develop long-lasting and robust solutions
- Proficient in English, knowledge of any other European language is an asset
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 30. September 2024
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for a
Fleet Planning Manager (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is passionate about optimizing fleet operations and ensuring seamless locomotive performance with at least 3 years of experience to keep our locomotive fleet running smoothly! If you"re a pro at juggling maintenance schedules, fleet monitoring, and forecasting with top-notch Excel skills, all while keeping customers happy, we want to hear from you. Bonus points if you speak both English and German and thrive on adapting to whatever challenges roll your way!
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Fleet Monitoring: Keep a close eye on our locomotive fleet"s status, whether operational, on/off lease, or in maintenance, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Forecasting: Provide accurate forecasts for fleet planning, aiding in remarketing efforts and ensuring optimal utilization.
- Inspection Protocols: Prepare detailed delivery and re-delivery inspection protocols to maintain high standards.
- Utilization Reporting: Monitor and report on fleet utilization, tracking engine and running hours, as well as kilometers covered.
- Customer and Service Provider Liaison: Collaborate with full-service providers and customers, supporting commercial managers and the full-service manager to deliver exceptional service.
- Maintenance Supervision: Oversee maintenance planning to minimize locomotive downtime and ensure efficient operations.
- Forward Planning: Manage the fleet"s heavy maintenance history to ensure accurate forward planning and maintenance schedules.
- Breakdown Management: Handle breakdowns, failures, and repair requests for locomotives under Full Service, ensuring quick resolutions.
- System Input: Provide essential input into fleet planning tools and ERP systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Administrative background with preferably 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Strong technical understanding and advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in English and German; knowledge of any other European language is an asset.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 23. September 2024
For our office in Luxembourg we are looking for a
Junior Legal Counsel (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in Luxembourg legal matters, strong communication skills, and a proactive, organized approach. The ideal candidate will excel in corporate governance, and banking law, while being adaptable, service-oriented, and able to constructively challenge. Fluency in English is required, with additional European languages as a plus.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
Corporate & Banking Legal Tasks
- Contribute to Corporate Governance initiatives under the supervision of the Head of Corporate Legal
- Provide support on making sure compliance with financing documents, ensuring adherence to all requirements
- Assist in the banking aspects of financing and refinancing transactions, coordinating between parties to facilitate smooth operations
- Provide support with Group Delegated Authorities, ensuring proper governance and control mechanisms
- Offer general support on Luxembourg legal issues, advising internal stakeholders on regulatory and legal matters
Transaction Legal Support
- Support the Head of Corporate Legal with Passenger and Locomotive transactions with legal matters specific to Luxembourg
- Handle the formation of Luxembourg companies and the appointment of key personnel
- Provide ad hoc legal assistance as required on diverse topics related to corporate and banking law
This role offers a diverse legal challenge, working across corporate, transaction, and banking areas in a dynamic international environment.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Qualified lawyer with a solid blend of academic, personal, and technical skills
- Relevant experience gained from:
- Law firms
- In-house legal roles, and/or
- Legal positions in Luxembourg
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg legal matters and regulations
- Fluent in English; additional European language skills would be a plus
- Confident, self-motivated, and proactive, ready to take initiative
- Ability to constructively challenge while maintaining professionalism
- Exceptional communicator, able to break down complex legal topics into clear, concise language
- Highly organized and methodical, with an exceptional attention to detail
- A natural problem-solver with an enthusiastic "can-do" attitude
- Adaptable and open to change, always striving for improvement and efficiency
- Committed to excellence, with the highest standards of work and a strong service-oriented mindset
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Luxembourg S.à r.l.
48, rue de Bragance
1255 Luxembourg
+352 2786 3400
+352 2786 3419
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for an
Job offer posted on 23. September 2024
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for an
Asset Administration Manager – part-time (60%) (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Asset Administration Manager to join our team in Antwerp. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for managing data and are eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. You should possess strong organisational skills and be able to handle multiple tasks throughout the day.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Support the Engineering department by ensuring our Locomotive records are kept updated and consistent in the long term
- Review technical documents, such as maintenance protocols, for correctness and completeness, before filing
- Manage reporting data of the locomotives, check monthly usage and contact lessees in case the information is incorrect or incomplete. Upload the information in the Asset Management system
- Support the delivery and re-delivery process by keeping the maintenance history of the locomotives up to date
- Keep authorization documentation up to date and support the team with new applications
The Asset Administration Manager reports to the Head of Asset & Lease Administration, collaborates with cross-functional teams and participates in Engineering meetings.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Experience in administration
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through experience
- Strong organizational skills and able to combine different tasks throughout the day
- Accurate and precise with data
- Fluency in English. Bonus points if you can sprinkle in some German
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 19. August 2024
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for a
FP&A Manager (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated FP&A Manager to join our dynamic financial team at Alpha Trains. The ideal candidate will bring reporting expertise, a finance or controlling background and strong communication skills to drive collaboration and success across our international team.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Providing a full overview/reporting on planning figures with a timeframe of 5 years ahead
- Monthly reporting of actuals vs. budget/re-forecast with full explanation of the variances on P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Building and maintaining financial reports based on Power BI and Query
- Developing forecast and scenario models, lifetime value models etc.
- Controlling of investment projects and related funds flows
The FP&A Manager reports to the Head of Controlling and works together with other departments to ensure qualitative performance.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Brimming with several years of valuable experience in financial accounting and controlling
- Experience in planning, forecasting and demand reporting is essential
- Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of BI tools, and if you have got experience with Power BI and Power Query, that is even better!
- Detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, quick comprehension
- Fluency in English. Bonus points if you can sprinkle in some Dutch, French or German
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
For our offices in Cologne, Antwerp or Luxembourg we are looking for an
Job offer posted on 13. August 2024
For our offices in Cologne, Antwerp or Luxembourg we are looking for an
International Tax & Transfer Pricing Specialist (m/f/d)
Who we are looking for
An experienced Transfer Pricing Specialist who supports our internal tax team across entities. You will work on international tax cases in a motivated team of highly skilled professionals for a successful hidden champion on the European railway market.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Design, implement and document transfer pricing policies that comply with OECD guidelines and local regulations
- Conduct transfer pricing analysis including functional, economic and benchmark analyses in collaboration with external advisors
- Develop, enhance and monitoring the group"s tax compliance measures (e.g. DAC6, FATCA/CRS)
- Provide (international) tax advice and support to the various departments within the organization, including finance, legal, HR and operations
- Support to ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax calculations and tax returns for different group entities including VAT returns and 8th directive claims
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
The best qualifications for this position are:
- Sound knowledge of transfer pricing, international tax law and accounting
- Complex problem-solving skills as well as flexibility and strong teamwork skills
- Degree or relevant qualification in finance, tax, or accounting
- Several years of professional experience in finance and tax in an international environment
- Strong communication skills in English that will enable you to act as an information multiplicator within the team
- Lifelong-learning mindset as well as interest in current regulation changes
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 07. August 2024
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for a
Full Service Manager (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Full Service Manager who is customer-oriented with strong negotiation and drafting skills.
Your role: manage relationships with Alpha Trains" Full Service Maintenance providers, ensure contractual KPIs are met, and improve maintenance contracts. Responsibilities include handling warranty claims, resolving customer complaints, preparing budgets, and collaborating with other departments for integrated service delivery.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Manage and cultivate strong relationships with Alpha Trains" Full Service Maintenance providers.
- Ensure top-tier performance by supervising contractual KPIs for availability and reliability.
- Drive improvements and negotiate enhancements in existing Full Service Maintenance contracts.
- Skillfully negotiate service settlements with customers.
- Build and expand a robust supplier network for full-service maintenance.
- Explore business opportunities for providing spare engines, wheels, and final drives.
- Implement efficient processes to handle warranty claims effectively.
- Analyze warranty trends to spearhead quality improvements.
- Track and report warranty claims regularly.
- Develop and present compelling business cases to support settlements.
- Address and resolve customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with fleet planners to prepare and manage full-service operation budgets.
- Formulate long-term plans for service improvements and expansions.
- Work in harmony with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
The Full Service Manager reports to the Head of Services and collaborates with other department heads to ensure cohesive operational performance.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Master"s degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, or equivalent experience, preferably in the railway sector
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in services or a commercial environment
- Experience or solid knowledge of IT-based maintenance management systems, ideally in the railway industry
- Familiarity with European and/or national railway legislation and technical standards is a plus
- Proficient in understanding and handling service and lease contracts
- Strong skills in negotiation and contract drafting
- Willingness to travel as required
- Proven expertise in managing budgets and financial planning
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is an advantage
- Customer-focused mindset dedicated to service excellence
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 19. March 2024
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for an
Office Manager (f/m/d)
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an Office Manager with exceptional multitasking and communication skills to keep our Antwerp office on track! Your role: ensuring smooth operations, fostering team connections, and organizing occasional team gatherings. If you"re adaptable, detail-oriented, and culturally aware, hop on board for this exciting opportunity!
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Steer the daily hustle and bustle of our office journey, ensuring a smooth ride for all
- Be the welcoming signal for internal and external visitors, guiding them through our lively office hub and managing incoming calls with finesse
- Master the art of facilities management, forging strong connections with external suppliers and landlords to keep our office infrastructure in top shape
- Keep our office gears well-oiled by managing ongoing services and utilities, from ordering stationery to maintaining kitchen supplies
- Skilfully manage incoming communications, adeptly handling calls and correspondence with precision
- Take charge of organizing smooth travel experiences and accommodations for our team, ensuring everything runs seamlessly
- Plan meetings that hit all the right notes, whether they"re in-house or on the go, complete with delicious catering and cozy meeting spaces that spark creativity and collaboration!
- Keep our HR support on track, ensuring our fleet and administrative functions run smoothly
- Keep the team spirit rolling by organizing engaging team-building events and unforgettable office parties
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Hold a Bachelor"s degree in administration or its equivalent, proving your qualifications to steer our office in the right direction
- Proficient in both Dutch and English, crucial for effective communication within our company
- You can take initiative with precision and attention to detail, driving progress with determination
- Bring the ability to handle multiple responsibilities adeptly, prioritizing with ease and efficiency
- Showcase clear and precise communication skills to enhance collaboration among colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Flexibility is your middle name, adapting to changes in schedule or direction without breaking stride
- Your planning and organizational skills are like well-timed train schedules, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
Job offer posted on 18. March 2024
For our office in Cologne or Antwerp we are looking for an
Application Manager CRM (m/w/d)
Who we are looking for
A catalyst for our digital transformation, driving innovation and improving business processes and their implementation with a strong focus on Salesforce but also embracing other contemporary and cloud-based software solutions.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
- Orchestrating applications on our Salesforce platform, your focus is on ensuring a seamless service delivery for all end users and business processes
- You are the architect behind analysing, designing and implementing solutions; closely aligning with business users while managing stakeholders and their needs
- Beyond Salesforce you are fine-tuning and optimizing processes, expanding your impact to broader processes
- You oversee external providers, project teams and developers to keep everything running smoothly
- You create and maintain reports and dashboards, your expertise extends to data analysis in external systems through integrations and a detailed know-how of the internal data model
- You are the strategic thinker planning sprints and backlogs, steering acceptance testing and release cycles
- Collaboration is key as you work with the IT team and other business departments to integrate Salesforce-based processes into the overall process landscape
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- A degree in Computer Science or equivalent is the foundation of your expertise.
- With several years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce administrator, developer or consultant, you feel at home in the Sales Cloud and ideally also in the Experience (Community) Cloud.
- Your skills include (ideally agile) project and change management, requirements analysis and stakeholder management
- A solid knowledge of data management, data models, objects and relationships is one of your strengths.
- You are well versed in process optimisation and automation using tools such as flows, process builders and validation rules.
- API expertise is in your toolkit, using REST APIs for ETL processes and connecting to databases, cloud components, and data analytics tools beyond Salesforce
- Proficiency in Salesforce development is your forte, using technology such as Apex, Lightning Web Components and Visualforce
- Your communication skills shine, enabling you to convey complex technical issues to business users, understand requirements and align with stakeholders
- While you possess basic know-how of DevOps, ideally Azure DevOps is a bonus but not a must
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Jana Hein, HR Administrator, +49 221 914090 15
Alpha Trains Europa GmbH
Rudolfplatz 3
50674 Cologne
+49 221 91 40 90 00
+49 221 91 40 90 19
Job offer posted on 27. September 2023
For our office in Antwerp we are looking for an
HR Assistant (f/m/d) - part-time (80%)
Who we are looking for
Someone who is not only friendly and open, but also excited to be part of an international and highly motivated team. You approach all HR matters with professionalism and genuine enthusiasm, patiently assist employees with their HR-related questions while making new colleagues feel right at home.WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
You support our HR department across the spectrum of people management:
- From the nitty-gritty of payroll for multiple locations to social documents, sick leave, insurance matters and crafting insightful reports
- Keep our HR database and employee files thriving by meticulously updating them, ensuring our records are accurate at all times
- Assist in the entire recruitment process from publishing the job openings to scheduling interviews and keeping an eye on promising candidates
- Conduct onboarding and offboarding
- Assist in the development of employees by identifying and registering colleagues for their desired training, whilst keeping records of all training data
- Take the driver’s seat in managing our company car fleet, ensuring that it runs smoothly
- Step into HR projects by bringing your support and unique flair to the initiatives
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are passionate about being part of our team, here are some of the things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- A bachelor’s degree, ideally in an administrative field, or having gained expertise through hands-on experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in the dynamic world of HR, showcasing a mastery of HR administration and basic knowledge of labour law
- Fluency in Dutch and a high standard of spoken and written English. Bonus points if you can sprinkle in some German
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
APPLY NOW
Please submit your detailed application documents with a CV and a cover letter as a PDF file by email to: HR_at_alphatrains.eu
You are also welcome to contact us without any obligation and directly by telephone:
Sabine De Graeve, Senior HR Manager, +32 3 80876 55
Alpha Trains Belgium N.V.
Leon Stynenstraat 75A
2000 Antwerp
+32 3 808 77 00
+32 3 808 76 39
We offer our employees a challenging, exciting, and inspiring environment and the opportunity to actively shape the future of railways.
Alpha Trains actively lives up to the values of diversity and mutual respect. We also act according to our values during the application process in order to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.
Still not convinced? Then read about why it is worth joining the Alpha Trains team here.
Should you have any questions about our job offers, please contact our HR department.
We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you.