Logistics Specialist 1 - Logistics

Job Description Summary

The Logistics Specialist will ensure that for a given tender/project all internal units and external suppliers involved in the tender/project will be effectively managed in order to provide the best execution in terms of cost, quality and delivery. The role of a Logistics Specialist consists of direct management of logistics service providers serving the projects including large and complex project execution. This position works closely with following stakeholders: Project Managers, Procurement and Logistics Managers, Project Sourcing, Quality, Tendering, Engineering, Finance, Project Control Internal/External Vendors, Site Management and Construction.

Job Description

• Develop transport plans, handling plans and risk analysis including EHS in order to optimize transportation cycles and costs
• Prepare/issue quotes as well as complete bid comparisons per schedule for tender and execution for road, rail, sea and air transport.
• Works closely with project planning to establish proper transportation schedules for delivery of materials/documentation for tenders/projects
• Supports the competitiveness of the sourcing scope at tender stage to win orders.
• Ensures that transportation of products from external and internal suppliers is fully coordinated for a given project and maximize consolidation
• Drives all logistics actions during the project execution phase to maximize deflation while ensuring on time completion of the project
• Expedites Logistics suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials and technical/shipping documentation
• Coordinates all imports/exports with GE's regional customs team
• Works with internal / external suppliers to prioritize work over multiple projects
• Ensures the project commitment for products managed by HVDC CoE are met: On Time Delivery, Quality and Cost.
• Own Logistics processes for all Large and Complex projects globally. Maintain and deploy such processes.
• Supports the logistics providers claim processing working closely with contract management
• Liaise with Global Process and Tools Leader to deploy process and tools in the COE as well as KPIs reporting

• Degree in Logistics or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of experience in Project Logistics Management
• Managed and led complex projects and have extensive knowledge of supply chains
• Knowledge of ultra-heavy/dimensional transportation
• Knowledgeable of custom procedures
• Knowledgeable of the transport of Dangerous Goods (bi-annual training/certification required)

• Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop a strategy and drive execution in a matrixed environment
• Customer focused with experience communicating with external customers
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive significant change with establishing and driving effective operating rhythms
• Negotiation expertise
• Strong leadership skills
• Great quantitative and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time and in budget
• Ability to establish and maintain an operating budget

• Basic knowledge of SAP/OSCAR/Smart sheet/Microsoft word/excel/MTA.