Global Transportation Operations Specialist

Role Overview

• Execute Clear to Build and Clear to Launch processes and Standard Work to transport, track, and ensure parts are delivered across the global supply chain to meet future weekly engine output goals
• Identify and surface emerging international and domestic delivery issues, acting as the transportation escalation point during the week and engaging the right stakeholders to resolve delivery risks
• Create and implement bespoke logistics solutions to meet expedited transportation requirements within a complex global network
• Manage and oversee customs-related requirements for international shipments, ensuring compliance with global customs regulations and minimizing delays across the global supply chain
• Lead cross-functional projects to ensure optimal internal processes for global supply chain fulfilment
• Develop relationships across the business to gain visibility to plans requiring logistics strategy, and drive tactical and transactional refinements to meet demand
• Leverage supplier metrics to develop and implement process improvements aimed at reducing shipment processing cycle time, enhancing quality, productivity, and service capability
• Support improvements in global transportation finances, price inflation/deflation, premium transportation utilization, and on-time delivery performance
• Enable operations teams by preparing both operational and financial performance data, utilizing global transportation digital tools
• Contribute to GE Aerospace’s transportation quality program, including identifying transportation supplier process and performance gaps and managing long-term process improvements with suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with supplier operations personnel to support defect resolution and corrective and preventive action implementation
• Plan and implement changes in operating practices that reduce overall operating expenses while maintaining high levels of service to internal and external customers across the global supply chain
• Collaborate with Customs and Transportation Operations to identify cost savings projects and effectively manage them to completion and realized savings
• Champion compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures, and EHS standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of logistics experience)
• A minimum 3 years of logistics experience
• Strong, hands-on logistics operational experience is highly important, including both international and U.S. domestic transportation
• Deep understanding of global customs requirements is highly important, including documentation, classification, and clearance processes for international shipments
• Root cause analysis and corrective & preventive action (RCCA / CAPA) expertise
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong customer-centric service approach
• Proven ability to maintain schedules and meet deliverables in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience managing in a metrics-based environment, including data compilation and analysis
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Operational background in supply chain or transportation is an advantage

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness