Lead Logistics Project Manager-1

GE Vernova

3d•$86,300 - $143,900•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Logistics Project Manager manages a regional logistics project portfolio to meet business fulfillment requirements while reducing transportation costs. The role collects and communicates information about upcoming and ongoing shipments, projects, and services; provides logistics support and consultation; identifies optimal transportation modes and routes; and obtains competitive transportation rates. The position plans and executes inbound and outbound logistics, coordinating with buyers, vendors, freight forwarders, carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders. It oversees shipment schedules, cargo management, project plans, freight estimates, landed-cost quotes, project lifecycle cost estimates, and logistics strategies. The role also monitors import and delivery exceptions, in-transit inventory, demurrage and detention, documentation, customs activities, and shipment data. It supports compliance, audits, cost controls, KPI reviews, and continuous improvement across regional transportation programs. This is a remote position. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The listed U.S. pay range is $86,300 to $143,900, subject to geographic differentials and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
At least 3 years of experience in logistics, project management, or a supply chain function.
Advanced English-language proficiency.
Proven leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to work independently.
Ability to work comfortably 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, including competence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

International logistics experience, including transportation, customs, supply chain standards, geographical concerns, free trade agreements, and accreditives.
Knowledge of one additional language.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute inbound and/or outbound global logistics functions.
Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with buyers, vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective deliveries; monitor and rectify import shipment exceptions.
Serve as the customer point of contact for outbound project logistics in support of the GE Project Manager; oversee project plans and freight estimates for customer communications.
Conduct requests for quotation (RFQs) for internal stakeholders and provide cost and cycle scenarios.
Develop outbound project logistics strategies that optimize cycle cost within baseline estimated cost at completion (EAC).
Manage and report the full project lifecycle EAC.
Support timely, competitive total landed-cost logistics quotes throughout the ITO/OTR cycle in conjunction with mode specialists.
Support logistics cost ITO strategies using forecasting, market, and infrastructure data, ensuring proposed costs are accurate and competitive.
Maintain project logistics risks and opportunities and support upstream and downstream influence to mitigate leakage and identify savings.
Identify and implement cost-effective transportation modes, routes, carriers, container utilization, and consolidations across ocean, air, and over-the-road freight; improve material flow.
Manage cargo, maintain shipment schedules, and develop, maintain, and distribute shipment-status reports to stakeholders.
Monitor and maintain in-transit inventory reports for accuracy.
Oversee inbound container receipts for warehouses, drop shipments, and direct imports to customers; ensure timely direct-to-customer import delivery in compliance with routing guidelines.
Monitor and track demurrage and detention to reduce costs and verify carrier charges.
Record shipment details in applicable systems and enter and release receivers, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
Oversee processes to ensure commercial invoices and packing slips are accurate; report discrepancies and reconcile purchase-order variances.
Review and maintain document-flow processes, including commercial invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customs, regulatory, and internal standards; track timely document availability.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to resolve issues.
Assist with regional transport programs, internal and external audits, record keeping, and reporting as needed.
Assist with shipment and customs activities for import services and with negotiating domestic freight contracts.
Communicate cost changes, shipment issues, and supply concerns to relevant personnel and teams in a timely manner.
Maintain productive relationships with carrier service providers to improve business performance.
Develop and monitor international routing instructions for the business based on customer or contract requirements.
Collect transport drawings and provide them to carriers.
Remain accountable for defined KPIs and trends, understand performance drivers, facilitate reviews, and establish necessary actions and timelines.
Manage quality-related escalations, coordinate CoPQs and RCAs with the appropriate logistics function, and recommend solutions for sustained improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.