Logistics Specialist
Stafford (Staffordshire) IT development
Job description
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.Responsible for ensuring that the specified scope (package/material) is completely delivered at the required location, safely, at the right time, in good condition and within the allocated budget.
Job Description
Knowledge / Expertise
- Road freight, sea freight, air freight and multimodal.
- Dangerous goods.
- Heavy lifts & oversized loads.
- Industrial packing.
- Import / export procedures.
Key missions
- Collate all relevant data to issue Request for Quotations (RFQ) to Transport Service Providers.
- Issuing RFQ to Transport Service Providers using the GE templates and following the GE sourcing rules.
- Review offers, send clarification requests to the service providers & negotiate prices.
- Ensure all quotations are complete, compliant and received in due time.
- Present price comparison tables and technical analysis. Highlight the logistics contingencies, risk and opportunities with the associated mitigation plan.
- Manage the delivery of equipment up to the place of destination within the timescale defined by the Project team.
- Ensure that all shipping documents are properly issued and released in due course to stakeholders so that the expected delivery date and payment date are met.
- Ensure that all the international trade regulations & GE rules are fully respected before shipping.
- Ensure that Service Providers are duly informed about EHS rules and implement them.
- Ensure that the method statement for sensitive operations is issued in due time by the Service Provider and that operations are carried out accordingly.
- Deal with service providers in relation to non-conformances.
- Follow all logistics procedures, processes & use logistics tools.
Performance Measurement
- On-time delivery of specified shipment as per project needs.
- On-time release of shipping documents.
- Savings and budget compliance.
- Adherence to the global processes and IT Tools for transport sourcing and execution.
- Works as per GE’s the spirit & the letter Integration EHS for complete scope.
- Objectives, Targets and Performance Measurements are defined on a yearly basis.
Desired Profile & Experience
- Bachelor degree in Logistics - Additionally demonstrated years of relevant experience is required.
- Good Knowledge of Turnkey Project Logistics.
- Good knowledge of special transports (out of gauge and/or heavy).
- Proven knowledge of International Trade rules (Incoterms, Customs, Letter of Credit…).
- Good knowledge of Grid Solutions Projects and equipment.
- Languages: fluent in written and spoken English.
- Decision making, problem solving, ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers.
- Knowledge in scheduling/planning of large and complex projects.
- Behave according to GE Code of Ethics and Values.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No