Asia Pacific Regional Logistics Leader

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Power Logistics Center of Excellence seeks a strong energetic team manager to manage the Asia Pacific Region portfolio of logistics to achieve the lowest optimized delivered cost & cycle, while balancing business and customer needs. The right candidate will implement strategies to reduce / eliminate cost as they are associated with purchasing and manufacturing helping achieve best Total Landed Cost across the entire GE Vernova Power Logistics Center of Excellence business portfolio.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage a team that will work across the GE Vernova Power Logistics Center of Excellence organization driving SQDC while working closely with procurement, manufacturing, planning and fulfillment managers to deliver results.
• Create a culture of employee engagement and collaboration across the business
• This is a fast paced job with many variables in which you will be constantly reviewing and working with the team to ensure all project delivery needs are met.
• Resolve exceptions to daily operations and maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absences, production issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, transport equipment issues).
• Drive continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization by collaborating effectively with a team of cross-functional management challenged to manage the profitability of regional business.
• Mentor and develop team members and manage initiatives.
• Manage global trade risks and the development of mitigation strategies to minimize financial and operational risks that may disrupt supply chain continuity.
• Act as trusted advisor for supply chain management on global trade management related topics.
• Work with other manager s to monitor "early warning" identification of potential issues.
• Primary interface with the business teams for developing and managing logistics plans for various initiatives.
• Manage and continuously improve logistics processes supporting safety, quality and delivery across all transportation channels.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure planning and execution of logistics that supports on time delivery and lowest optimized cost of logistics services across all channels.
• Prepare and review portfolio logistics budgets as well as Estimate at Completion variances.
• Present to business management strategies and execution plans to drive operational goals.
• Success is measured on bowler achievement for key Logistics financials. Role must maintain and improve Logistics metrics.
• Show organizational management and ownership of key logistics metrics and manage additional operational activities, as needed.
• Manage total logistics cost for region, targeting to achieve lowest total delivered cost of goods.
• Settle critical initiatives to improve total delivered cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required, focus in Logistics, Transportation or Supply Chain ideal; graduate degree a plus.
• Senior level Logistics / Transportation execution experience, Industrial Projects experience a plus.
• Direct people manager experience with demonstrated progressive management / people manager responsibility across large teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Global experience with all modes of transportation i.e. Airfreight, Ocean freight, Parcel, Rail and Domestic Road Freight.
• Experience with Industrial Projects Logistics and Heavy Haul Transportation requirements.
• Advanced degree in Master Business Administration or PMP certification.
• Must bring high energy with strong people manager skills.
• Exceptional project management and budget management skills.
• With demonstrated ability to synthesize large quantities of data into key messages.
• Ability to learn and use key systems / tools i.e. OTM • Proven experience working with diverse, global teams.
• Ability to coordinate and manage in a matrix environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Track record of thought leadership
• Self-Starter.
• Experience in developing business level summaries.
• Microsoft Office Proficient.
  

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionCandidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.