Transportation Specialist (SCS)

GE Vernova • Greenville, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The SCS Transportation Specialist is responsible for supporting global transportation, logistics, and trade compliance activities for Software Control Solutions & Services (SCS). This role is critical to meeting on-time delivery and quarter-end shipping commitments while ensuring compliant, efficient, and customer-focused shipment execution. The specialist will lead cross-regional logistics coordination, drive process improvements, and support daily shipping operations, compliance requirements, and performance tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in either Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Freight forwarding and parcel transportation, Manufacturing, Global supply chain / sourcing, Materials planning and execution.
• Experience with Lean terminology and tools.
• Strong SAP and OTM background with data analysis capability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, import/export operations, and transportation across parcel and freight modes.
• Experience with SAP and/or other ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build effective working relationships across functions and levels.
• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to safety.
• Passion for process improvement and logistics excellence.
• Experience in a high-product-mix operating environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of inbound and outbound global shipping activities with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that routing request (TRF) as well as shipping documentation for both Inbound and outbound are accurate and in compliance.
• Plan, package, and coordinate product shipments, including crating through third-party suppliers, while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Document shipment transactions accurately in SAP and related business systems.
• Coordinate triangular shipments, including drop shipments and pickups from other sites.
• Ensure compliance with both contracted and non-contracted transportation lane processes.
• Partner with customers and project teams to communicate order status, set priorities, and expedite shipments when needed.
• Ensure domestic and international shipments comply with applicable trade and customs requirements, including certificates of origin, USMCA documentation, letters of credit, TRS requirements, customs/export regulations, and packing list accuracy.
• Support heavy-weight TRF export/import compliance in alignment with quality management system requirements.
• Assist in resolving shipment-related issues and transportation delays.
• Serve as an escalation point for logistics compliance support, including HTS classification and export documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance shipping efficiency, standard work, and logistics procedures.
• Establish and monitor team daily standard work through Daily Management Cadence (DMC).
• Lead problem-solving, root cause analysis (RCA), and Lean tool deployment across logistics processes.
• Maintain cross-functional operating rhythms to support timely shipment execution across the SCS business.
• Support system improvements, process standardization, and regional best-practice implementation.
• Act as SAP super user for the SCS Logistics team, including support for system migrations and multi-region standard operating procedures.
• Monitor daily shipping KPIs through the SCS scorecard.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to SCS global logistics dashboards.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across regional dashboards, global scorecards, and related reporting tools.
• Interface daily with internal stakeholders, including buyers, project managers, and operations teams, to meet business and customer requirements.
• Manage relationships with salaried and contracted workforces across the SCS footprint.
• Build strong partnerships with buyers and project managers to support execution and issue resolution.
• Contribute to broader business initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Finance and Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate leader.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and 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