Global Transportation Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Implement Clear to Build transportation procedures and standard practices to effectively transport, monitor, expedite, and deliver parts that support engine assembly needs.

• Receive, analyze, and prioritize overnight handoffs, transforming them into a clear execution plan for the day.

• Oversee high-volume transportation activities and manage escalations effectively.

• Identify risks associated with inbound deliveries for both international and U.S. domestic shipments, collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate them.

• Act as a transportation escalation point for issues that impact material availability, build readiness, and the overall flow of the supply chain.

• Create logistics solutions to address urgent or non-standard transportation needs.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of customs regulations and work alongside customs and transportation teams to ensure compliant and efficient movement.

• Coordinate with transportation providers, sourcing and fulfillment teams, and receiving facilities.

• Collaborate with the Clear to Launch team on inbound and outbound priorities, handoffs, escalations, and transportation execution from start to finish.

• Utilize supplier performance metrics, operational data, and transportation visibility tools to identify shortcomings and enhance cycle time, service, quality, and premium transportation performance.

• Assist in process improvements while ensuring daily execution and service continuity.

• Leverage AI, analytics, digital tools, and automation to enhance decision-making, visibility, process discipline, data quality, continuous improvement, and cost efficiency.

• Promote transportation quality and enhance supplier performance by identifying recurring issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective measures.

• Advocate for compliance with regulatory standards, company policies, procedures, and EHS guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED accompanied by a minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or material flow.

• At least 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or material flow, including direct responsibility for transportation planning and operational execution for international and domestic shipments.

• Experience in managing transportation suppliers within complex regional networks.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders clearly, concisely, and urgently.

• Effective prioritization skills, with the capacity to manage multiple issues simultaneously and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to assimilate handoffs, interpret operational requirements, and organize work for efficient daily execution.

• Strong analytical skills and capability in process development.

• Familiarity with using data, metrics, and digital tools to monitor performance and pinpoint gaps.

• Working knowledge of customs processes and documentation related to international transportation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other digital tools that support logistics operations.

• An operational mindset that emphasizes execution, responsiveness, and resolution.

• Ability to excel in a high-intensity, high-volume, rapid-response setting.

• Customer-centric and action-oriented, balancing urgency, compliance, service, and cost considerations.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, including recognizing patterns, escalating risks, and facilitating corrective actions.

• Excellent organizational skills and discipline in managing conflicting priorities.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, as required; employees may be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive compensation.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission according to the plan.