Lead Logistics Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Organize and implement both inbound and outbound global logistics operations.

• Oversee purchase orders while collaborating with buyers, vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective deliveries.

• Track and resolve exceptions related to import shipments.

• Act as the primary customer contact for outbound project logistics and assist the GE Project Manager.

• Manage project plans and freight cost estimates to facilitate customer project communication.

• Conduct RFQs for internal stakeholders and present cost/cycle scenarios.

• Formulate outbound logistics strategies aimed at optimizing cycle costs within baseline EAC.

• Oversee and report on the complete project lifecycle EAC.

• Provide timely and competitive total landed cost logistics quotes during the ITO/OTR cycle.

• Support logistics cost ITO strategies by utilizing forecasting, market, and infrastructure data.

• Maintain project logistics risks and opportunities to foster savings and mitigate leakage.

• Discover and implement cost-effective solutions for transport modes, routing, carrier selection, container utilization, consolidations, and material flow.

• Manage cargo, shipment schedules, status reports, and in-transit inventory reports.

• Supervise inbound container receipts, drop shipments, and direct imports to customers.

• Monitor demurrage and detention fees.

• Document shipment details and manage receivers using appropriate tools.

• Ensure the accuracy of commercial invoices and packing slips while reconciling purchase order discrepancies.

• Maintain document flows, such as commercial invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and regulatory documents.

• Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to address issues.

• Assist with regional transport programs, audits, record keeping, and reporting.

• Aid in import shipment and customs processes.

• Help negotiate domestic freight contracts.

• Communicate changes in costs, shipment issues, and supply concerns to relevant personnel and teams.

• Cultivate relationships with carrier service providers.

• Develop and monitor international routing instructions.

• Gather transport drawings and provide them to carriers.

• Track KPIs and trends, facilitate reviews, and implement necessary actions.

• Coordinate quality escalations, CoPQs, and RCAs while recommending sustainable improvement solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, project management, or a supply chain role.

• Experience in international logistics, including transportation, customs, supply chain standards, geographical considerations, free trade agreements, and accreditives.

• Advanced-level English language skills are required; proficiency in an additional language is a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation abilities.

• Capacity to work independently.

• Comfortable operating in matrixed cross-functional environments.

• Proven ability to achieve results.

• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Resources from Fidelity and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.