Lead Logistics Specialist - Logistics

Job Description Summary

Make sure the materials behind our wind turbine blades arrive when and where they are needed. As Logistics Operations Lead, you manage the inbound flow of materials from suppliers to our blade manufacturing facilities and our offshore wind factory. You lead the 4PL (fourth-party logistics) team, work closely with the factories and keep production running on schedule. Every blade built on time helps bring more renewable energy to the grid.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for the factories on inbound logistics. Develop practical solutions that keep material deliveries timely and accurate
• Work with carriers to plan, monitor and improve transportation routes and schedules
• Lead and develop the 4PL team. Build a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and efficiency
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and carriers. Hold regular performance reviews and resolve issues quickly
• Work with Quality, Logistics and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) colleagues to make sure inbound materials meet quality standards and specifications
• Report monthly to management on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your factories. Run Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) on premium freight spend
• Use data and analytics to improve processes, reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies

Requirements

• You are a collaborative logistics leader who solves problems with data and builds trust with suppliers, carriers and colleagues
• Strong experience in logistics or supply chain management, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a team
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data for decisions
• Clear communication with suppliers, carriers and internal teams
• Business-level English and German

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and lean manufacturing principles
• Certification in supply chain or logistics, such as APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)
• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor or Master's degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements

What We Offer

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer competitive benefits that support you and your family, with programs designed for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. You also get opportunities to grow through continued on-the-job learning and development.

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