Lead Logistics Project Manager

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

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 methods; and secures competitive transportation rates. The position plans and executes inbound and outbound global logistics, coordinates shipments with buyers, vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers, and supports customer-facing project logistics. It develops logistics strategies, estimates, forecasts, and cost scenarios; manages estimated cost at completion across project lifecycles; and identifies cost-saving opportunities and risks. The role also manages shipment schedules and status reporting, supports import and export documentation and customs compliance, resolves shipment issues, monitors KPIs, and coordinates quality-related escalations and corrective actions. This is a remote position. GE Vernova offers professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, and a discretionary annual bonus. The posted U.S. salary range is $86,300 to $143,900, with geographic differentials in certain areas. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize.
Problem-solving, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

International logistics experience, including transportation, customs, supply chain standards, geographical considerations, free trade agreements, and accreditives.
Knowledge of an additional language beyond English.
Proven leadership and facilitation skills.
Comfort working in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

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