Asia Pacific Regional Logistics Leader

Job Description Summary

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: No