Global Commodity Manager – Logistics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee the global commodity strategy for Logistics, encompassing management of packing and customs duties throughout GE Power Conversion & Storage.

• Collaborate with regional Sourcing & Logistics teams to execute integrated global strategies, sourcing initiatives, and policies.

• Work alongside PCS sites to formulate and implement global sourcing strategies for both inbound and outbound logistics, packing, and customs.

• Utilize resources from GE Electrification and other GE Vernova businesses.

• Cultivate both technical and market knowledge.

• Lead initiatives for supplier diversity, sustainability, supplier evaluation, selection, development, and management.

• Propel sourcing initiatives that focus on shared supplier expenditure, best-cost countries, productivity, supply-base rationalization, reduction of sole-source dependencies, cycle time reduction, on-time delivery, quality enhancements, lean production, and cash-flow optimization.

• Oversee supplier contracts and supply agreements.

• Address compliance requirements of the business, optimize customs duties, and manage compliance-risk mitigation.

• Achieve improvements in quality performance, fulfillment, and cost metrics.

• Create Logistics tools and systems in collaboration with regional teams and GE Vernova.

• Optimize technical packing requirements across various commodities and products.

• Suggest enhanced supply chains for intricate projects and repetitive product flows while adhering to country tax and customs regulations.

• Manage both inbound and outbound logistics, including factory and supplier packing, as well as alignment of customs duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics operations or Sourcing – Logistics & packing.

• 8–10 years of experience in Logistics operations & sourcing.

• Proven experience in leadership positions within a complex, global matrixed, multi-site organization.

• Track record of driving logistics for complex and multi-year delivery projects.

• Extensive knowledge in sourcing analysis and logistics operations.

• Exceptional negotiation skills.

• Capability to define a strategic approach.

• Basic understanding of supplier audits and performance evaluations.

• Proficiency in English.

• Ability to manage figures and utilize databases effectively.

• Solid grasp of international business and sourcing dynamics.

• Familiarity with the company's operations and the local marketplace.

• Willingness to travel frequently to visit PCS regional teams and suppliers.

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo enhanced security checks due to the critical nature of client infrastructure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.

• Position offered is fully remote.