Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor all ocean voyages to Europe in close cooperation with applicable internal functions and Logistics Service Providers (LSP)
• Communicate closely between suppliers/manufacturing port team surveyors and ports/LSPs on material readiness vessel plans and storage needs
• Coordinate with the port team to make sure tools for loading/discharging are available on time
• Ensure logistics and delivery strategy matches with POI need-by date
• Coordinate and track voyages with LSPs track component lead times
• Obtain logistics purchase orders prior to start of service in compliance with GE sourcing policy handle invoice or payment claims from supplier
• Communicate transport and material handling instructions and manuals to LSPs
• support product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements; maintain transport and im-/export documentation liaise with Import / Export functions
• support on component specific IBL cost estimate calculation and reporting
• Own LSP claim management and recovery process send out non-Conformity notes liability notes and follow up recoveries
• Support vendor and customer claim management and recovery process
• Communicate and ensure adherence of LSPs to all logistics related EHS- and quality processes incl. non-Conformance or Incident reporting procedures.
• Ensure LSP compliance with GE policies or procedures for product handling storage transport
• Identify and convert cost saving opportunities
• Identify transport risks and implement risk avoidance or mitigation measures
• Collaborate with the Global Shippers Association (GSA) on Voyager initiatives align with documentation needs in the system
• Coordinate the European tower fixture process; participate in the tower design assessment purchasing/leasing strategy ensure fixtures are available at the right time at the supplier and follow the return process from project site

Required Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in logistics related functions with focus on heavy haulage road and sea transports
• Basic knowledge of customs and import / export matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for efficient information management
• Ability to structure and categorize information for proper cost management and reporting
• Full understanding of and work experience in lean management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work and report with and through global cross-functional internal/external teams
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks with a proven ability to meet hard deadlines
• Fluent verbal and writing skills in English (German language in addition is a benefit)
• Experience in working at GE knowledge of GE processes and business operations; or relevant work experience at other wind equipment manufacturer preferably in the logistics sector
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Desired Characteristics

• Clear thinking and early adaptor mindset to perform in a changing environment
• Organized and well-structured working method
• Team Player
• Experience in RenTM

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