Logistics Coordinator

Job description

3134431
Additional Cities

East Cleveland
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

Current & GE Lighting
Business Segment

Current & Lighting GE Lighting
Function

Logistics
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Ohio
Postal Code

44112-6300
Role Summary/Purpose

The Coordinator will work in a dynamic environment supporting GE Lighting manufacturing and global sourcing with domestic and international freight movement. As a core member of the Transportation team, you will be expected to conduct reporting and analytics while developing super-user level expertise in TMS, Order Management, SAP, etc. while aiding SR Transportation Manager model shipment level information and recommendations for improving transportation services.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Perform key analyses of transportation cost (ocean, air, domestic). Critical to management accruals, financial and cost out projects. Provide analytical support for different cross functional teams within GE Lighting. 
·  Collaborate with GE management on Logistics/Supply Chain projects. 
·  Work directly with distribution center managers, transportation managers, process leaders, customer service representatives, and sales departments to achieve common goals.  
·  Maintain databases and reports for logistics department, including key performance indicators (KPIs), freight rate calculator, various freight invoice audits, transportation rate analyses, etc. 
·  Provide project management support for logistics, including any custom applications. 
·  Oversee freight rate data files, including creating and maintaining rate databases and spreadsheets in support of TMS system. 
·  Work with third-party freight payment companies on freight billing resolution; EDI support, etc. Support GE Lighting and Lighting Solutions. 
·  Develop superuser level expertise in various systems used to support Transportation: TMS, Order Management, SAP etc.
·  Manages carrier partner relationships
·  Create, maintain and distribute KPIs, scorecards, dashboards on a fixed schedule i.e. daily, weekly, monthly
·  Assist with budgeting and trending process
·  Work with planning team and TMS vendor to ensure TMS functioning at optimal level
·  Maintain TMS Routing Guide
·  Track, trace and update shipments as required. Manage expedited loads with carriers and assign/push for delivery.
·  Execute the global ocean freight procurement strategy. Manage ocean going freight forecast. Minimize demurrage/detention charges.
·  Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Sr. Transportation Manager. 

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelors degree in Supply chain management, Logistics or related field from an accredited university. 
·  Minimum of 3 yrs experience in Logistics/ Transportation 

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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.
Primary Country

United States