Job Description Summary

The Lead Logistics ITO Specialist is responsible for all inquiry to order operational activities including RFQ management and budget creation for Heavy Duty Gas Turbine and Aero opportunities. Working closely with the global logistics leadership, supply chain, manufacturing, project management, sales and engineering teams to develop optimized transportation models considering safety, quality, on time delivery, and at lowest cost. The position is responsible for providing detailed proposals as per the given scopes, delivery timelines, transportation and other contractual requirements.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define logistics ITO strategy for Heavy Duty and Aero opportunities
• Partner with Sales team to understand blueprint and operating plan, track key deals, quote/demand capacity and influence winning strategies
• Initiate and manage all ITO feasibility studies while providing alternate logistics solutions at offer stage
• Generate timely and competitive total landed cost logistics quotes required throughout ITO/OTR cycle.
• Develop logistics proposals that include forecasting, market and infrastructure analysis and ensure proposed costs are accurate and competitive.
• Drive Cost & Cycle reductions via quoting/bidding process. Develop robust process for timely quoting, in-line with commercial bidding cycle(s)
• Influence contract terms and conditions, resulting in optimized logistics solutions minimizing overall execution risk hence preventing downstream margin erosion
• Responsible for ITO-OTR handover, ensure continuous information flow and supports the R&O process and related actions as required
• Monitor OTR lessons learned and incorporate feedback to ITO commercial strategy as needed
• Ensure broad base understanding of INCO terms by commercial, contract, and execution teams
• Provide contract language which protects internal financial performance
• Engage early on key campaigns, partnering with key stakeholders to develop optimized logistics solutions
• Work with Customs to ensure import/export strategy is executable
• Develop & maintain standard RFQ specifications
• Cooperate with other Regional Logistics ITO Specialist, continuously optimizing the operations playbook as per the actual market dynamics
• Covers additional ad-hoc quote requirements on any additional scopes
• Responsible for ITO reporting, KPIs and analytics
• Follow EHS rules and warn others to follow the rules, execute mandatory EHS trainings and immediately report the incidents and near misses as required
• Further tasks not involved in this job description that the immediate leader/manager assigns verbally or in writing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5-10 years of experience in Logistics / Supply Chain)
• 5+ years of experience in estimating cost associated with specialized international logistics and supply chain with specific focus in heavy weight, dimensional, and complex freight

Desired Characteristics

• Detailed knowledge about the different in-country logistics operations
• Extended knowledge of the country specific governmental regulations
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Self-starter, capable of working with minimum supervision
• Analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP applications
• Strong customer service mindset
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Work experience in global teams
• Integrated Management Systems knowledge (pref. ORACLE/OTM)
• LEAN principles experience

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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