Sr. Logistics Project Manager Team Leader-2

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

The LPM Team Leader manages the day-to-day work of all assigned Logistics Project Managers (LPM) in a manner that shall meet project requirements in parallel with supporting needs of the LPM. 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% LPM work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, project management, or supply chain function.

Nice To Haves

• International logistics experience: transportation, customs, supply chain standards, geographical concerns, free trade agreements, accreditives.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Logistics Project Managers to plan and execute outbound global logistics function for HDNU and Aero projects.
• Collaborate with Logistics Project Leader, LC Leader, and Logistics Project Managers to ensure optimization and execution of daily transportation, shipment planning and adhere of contract requirements.
• Manage & Reporting of full project lifecycle EAC (Estimated cost at completion)
• Maintain project logistics risks and opportunities enable proactive upstream and downstream influence (Factory/Sourcing/Projects/Repairs/Parts) in leakage mitigation and savings opportunities.
• Take ownership, ensure execution, and continually communicate updates to involved parties proactively.
• Coach/Mentor assigned LPM’s in standard work activities, provide team training, operational and administrative issues/escalations.
• Conduct 1:1 sessions with LPM’s.
• Drive continuous improvement for their team and participate in initiatives as directed by Logistics Project Leader.
• Report to Regional Project 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.
• Plan and Execute outbound global logistics function.
• Monitor PO’s.
• Plan and coordinate with Buyers, vendors, freight forwarders and carriers to ensure timely, accurate and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Monitor and rectify import shipment exceptions.
• For outbound project delivery, act as the customer point of contact for Project Logistics supporting the GE Project Manager.
• Oversee and maintain project plans and freight estimates to support customer project communication.
• Develop logistics strategy to optimize cycle cost within baseline EAC.
• Identify and implement best cost solutions regarding transport mode, route, carrier selection, container utilization and consolidations, for ocean, air and over the road freight, material flow improvement.
• Cargo Management. Maintain shipment schedules.
• Develop, maintain and distribute shipment status reports to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain in-transit inventory report to ensure accuracy.
• 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.
• Further task not involved in this job description that the immediate leader/manager assigns verbally or in writing.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the 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.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

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