Lead Logistics Project Manager

Role Overview

• Plan and Execute outbound global logistics functions to GE’s end customer.
• Monitor PO’s.
• Plan and coordinate with Buyers, vendors, freight forwarders and carriers to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Monitor and rectify import shipment exceptions.
• Act as the customer point of contact for project Logistics supporting the GE Project Manager.
• Oversee and maintain project plans and freight estimates to support customer project communication.
• Conduct RFQ’s for internal stakeholders to provide cost/cycle scenarios.
• Develop logistics strategy to optimize cycle cost within baseline budget (EAC – Estimate At Completion).
• Support timely and competitive total landed cost logistics quotes required throughout ITO/OTR cycle in conjunction with mode specialist.
• Maintain project logistics risks and opportunities enable proactive upstream and downstream influence (Factory/Sourcing/Projects/Repairs/Parts) in leakage mitigation and savings opportunities.
• Identify and implement best cost solutions regarding transport mode, route, carrier selection, container utilization and consolidations, for ocean, air and over the road freight, material flow improvement.
• Maintain shipment schedules.
• Develop, maintain and distribute shipment status reports to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain in-transit inventory report to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee inbound container receipts for drop shipments and direct imports to customer.
• Ensure timely delivery of direct to customer imports, in compliance with routing guidelines, as required.
• Monitor and track demurrage, detention, to reduce cost and ensure accuracy of charges with carriers.
• Systemically record shipment details, enter and release receivers, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data for key stakeholders using applicable tools.
• Oversee process to ensure accuracy of commercial invoices and packing slips, report discrepancies and reconcile purchase order variances.
• Review and maintain document flow processes, including commercial invoice, packing slip, B/L, COO or other documents for accuracy and in compliance with CBP and other regulatory and internal standards.
• Track and ensure timely document availability.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, Customs brokers and carriers to resolve problems/issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, project management, or supply chain function.
• International logistics experience: transportation, customs, supply chain standards, geographical concerns, free trade agreements, accreditives.
• Demonstrated interaction and execution of transaction utilizing roll on/roll off, break bulk, specialized truck and rail moved.
• Knowledge of English on advanced level is must and ideally one other language is welcome.
• Proven leadership and facilitation skills, ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in matrixed cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Computer skills (must be competent in MS Excel, Power Point).

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource;
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions;
• access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
• The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.