NAM MCU Logistics Leader
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Job Location:
Schenectady, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 142300 - 237200
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The North America Logistics Leader Major Component Exchanges (MCE) is responsible for planning coordinating and executing all logistics operations that support major component exchanges across the North American wind fleet. This includes the safe and efficient transport of large components (blades gearboxes generators hubs and main shafts) cranes tooling and support equipment between project sites. The Logistics Leader ensures cost-effective timely and compliant movement of materials and resources while maintaining alignment with project schedules and customer requirements.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Strategic Logistics Planning
Develop and lead regional logistics strategies supporting all MCE
operations in North America.
Forecast logistics needs aligned with site schedules seasonal demand and resource availability.
Partner with Operations Scheduling and Project Management teams to optimize transportation sequencing and minimize downtime.
Transportation & Equipment Coordination
Manage heavy haul and crane logistics ensuring compliance with DOT provincial and local transport regulations.
Oversee mobilization and demobilization of large cranes component
trailers and tooling assets.
Validate routing permitting and transport readiness for all moves.
Vendor & Partner Management
Lead commercial and performance relationships with logistics suppliers crane companies and freight partners.
Ensure adherence to safety quality and delivery standards.
Negotiate rates and service agreements to drive cost efficiencies.
Operational Execution
Track daily logistics execution across active projects identifying risks and resolving bottlenecks.
Support real-time decision-making for load sequencing crane mobilization and site readiness.
Maintain a logistics dashboard to communicate asset locations transport status and cost performance.
Safety & Compliance
Drive adherence to all EHS standards in logistics and transportation operations.
Ensure proper documentation permits and load securement per regulatory requirements.
Participate in incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead a small logistics coordination team or matrixed resources supporting the MCE business.
Provide training mentorship and standard process development for logistics excellence.
Foster collaboration between field teams planners and vendors.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (Supply chain preferred)
- Proven Experience in Managing/supervising remote employees
- 7 years of logistics or operations management experience in wind energy heavy industry or large-scale construction
- Proven expertise in heavy haul crane logistics or major component transportation.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations permitting and load routing
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
- Proficiency in logistics tracking systems ERP and project scheduling tools (e.g. SAP Primavera MS Project).
Preferred:
PhD degree in Supply Chain Logistics Operations Management or related field.
Experience leading logistics for heavy lift operations.
Background in vendor performance management and cost control initiatives.
Certified in Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Performance Metrics:
On-time delivery of major components and cranes.
Reduction in logistics-related downtime and cost per move.
Compliance rate for transport permitting and EHS standards.
Vendor performance and cost optimization.
Logistics asset utilization efficiency.
Work Environment:
Must be available for after-hours coordination to support time-sensitive movements.
Hybrid position with coordination across multiple time zones.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
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