Lead Logistics Buyer Ocean COE EMEA

1 week ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic GE Vernova Full time
Job Description SummaryAs a member of the Global Sourcing organization, you will focus on tactical and operational logistics matters. You will manage the logistics fulfillment for ocean voyages between production or supplier port of export to the port of import in the project installation country.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 LSP's
  • 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
Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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