Projects Logistics Coordinator (m/f/d)

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Coordination:

• Manage the delivery of equipment up to the place of destination within the timescale defined by the Project team and in coordination with all stakeholders
• 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
• Manage and approve invoices from local transportation companies
• Follow all logistics procedures, processes & use logistics tools
• Monitor logistics risks and opportunities within the project, report on delivery progress, cost tracking, and other relevant information to the Project Procurement and Logistics Manager

Sourcing Logistics:

• 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

Continuous improvement

• Provides Service Provider performance feedback to Sourcing/Commodity Leader
• Follow all logistics processes & use logistics tools
• Follows quality control procedures, work procedures, and processes
• Promptly report and handle non-compliant cargo or transport method
• Active participation in the non-conformity reporting and lessons learned

Required Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor degree in Logistics or similar / Additionally at least 5 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
• Road freight, sea freight, air freight and multimodal
• Dangerous goods
• Heavy lifts & oversized loads
• Industrial packing
• Import/export procedures

Performance Management

• 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 her/his complete scope
• Objectives, Targets and Performance Measurements are defined on a yearly basis

What we offer:

• Employment based on an employment contract
• Attractive benefits package: group life insurance, private medical package, MultiSport card, annual bonus
• Professional development and the opportunity to influence the business environment
• Opportunity to build professional relationships and collaborate with GE Group leaders from around the world
• Challenging work involving significant responsibility
• Opportunity to participate in interesting projects across various areas