Logistics Coordinator Team Leader-2

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator Team Leader manages the day-to-day work of all assigned Logistics Coordinators (LC) in a manner that shall meet project requirements in parallel with supporting needs of the LC. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve safety, quality, delivery/service, and cost objectives. This position is a working team leader that will focus 60% on people leader activities and 40% LC work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, Project Management or Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years of experience in Transportation (carrier experience preferred), Logistics, Demand/Supply Planning, Deployment/Replenishment Planning, or similar supply chain-related functions

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of supply chain and transportation planning business drivers, organization structures and transportation key performance indicators
• Familiar with and/or have worked with Transportation Management Software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (engage with client stakeholders, warehouse, & logistics providers)
• Capability to understand, manage, prioritize, and re-prioritize with a sense of urgency / Should be able to multi-task, prioritize and handle quick-turn projects
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work under direction as a positive team member with a high tolerance for ambiguity and change
• Strong analytical mind and quantitative abilities with problem-solving aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a multicultural environment

Responsibilities

• Take ownership, ensure execution, and continually communicate updates to involved parties proactively.
• Coach/Mentor assigned LC’s in standard work activities, provide team training, conducting 1:1 sessions with LC’s, operational and administrative issues/escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by LC Leader.
• Report to Logistics Coordinator Leader and provide critical updates and escalations as needed.
• Remain accountable for all defined KPI’s and their trends. Understand drivers and facilitate the related reviews with necessary actions/timelines.
• Work with Logistics Project Managers (LPM) and cross functional supply chain representatives regularly via participation in optimization and execution of daily transportation and shipment planning.
• Ensure orders/shipments are optimized via TMS and WMSA systems and planned for timely and in –full service to end customer.
• Facilitate communications/coordination between internal customer groups & external carriers to ensure attainment of service level objectives. Focus efforts on timely pick up/delivery and overall partner satisfaction.
• Monitor data flows between ERP systems, TMS, and internal project management systems to ensure synchronization for successful transpiration execution.
• Lead aspects of application of carrier performance management programs and techniques; providing reporting, documentation, and recommendations to drive improvement.
• Identify OOG cargo and download & distribute handling/transport drawings to carrier/routing team.
• Report loss of damaged freight as required via workflow. Conduit for router and LPM to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Review contract, complete TMS Project Set Up & expedited shipping instructions.
• Accountable for on-time pick up, on-time delivery and cost KPI’s.
• Manage vessel RFQ/award process, including rate negotiations and ensuring billing accuracy.
• Proactively solve problems/issues as they arise with routing team or shipment tracking utilizing multiple contacts for communication path.
• Follow EHS rules and ensure team compliance. Immediately report incidents and near misses to direct reports and EHS Leader. Immediately shut down any operation when realized life or serious injury risk is present.
• Collaborate with LC Leader and Logistics Project Managers to ensure optimization and execution of daily transportation, shipment planning and adhere of contract requirements
• Lead team of Logistics Coordinators to plan and execute outbound global logistics function for HDNU and Aero projects.
• Further task not involved in this job description that the immediate leader/manager assigns verbally or in writing.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level