
Logistics Project Manager
GE Vernova
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Salzbergen • Germany
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About the role
- Plan and monitor land transportation of wind turbine components from GE Vernova / supplier facilities or ports of import to construction sites in cooperation with logistics service providers applicable internal functions
- Advise for and operate most efficient transport strategy, including modes, routing, transport equipment, delivery schedule
- Coordinate and track pick-ups and deliveries with logistics service providers and port operators on a daily basis, track component lead times
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements
- Request logistics service purchase orders and ensure receipt
- Monthly forecast update of budget and reporting out
- Work on vendor claim management and vendor recovery, e.g. send out Non-Conformity notes, liability notes etc.
- Operate and communicate logistics related safety and quality processes, including Non-Conformance/ Incident procedures
- Ensure operational carrier compliance with GE Vernova policies or procedures for product handling, storage and transport
- Identify and implement cost saving opportunities
- Re-examine current practices considering changing business environment, new vendors and requirements
Requirements
- Completed vocational training (Ausbildung) or Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation or a related field, or an equivalent qualification acquired through relevant professional experience
- Deep knowledge of import / export matters to manage international transports
- Experience in managing international business transactions and shipping documents
- Proficiency in working with transport management applications for daily transport planning and tracking
- Project management abilities, able to manage multiple tasks and meet reasonable targets and goals
- Proven project reporting skills
- High proficiency in MS Office applications
- Clear thinking mindset to understand complex situations and act adequately
- Ability to manage multiple Logistics Service Providers in parallel
- Self-confident and persistent characteristics for executing delivery schedules
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross‑functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks with a proven ability to meet hard deadlines
- Fluent verbal and written language skills in English, German and/or Spanish.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
logisticstransportationimport/exporttransport management applicationsproject managementbudget forecastingvendor claim managementcompliancesafety processesquality processes
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationmultitaskingprioritizationproblem-solvingself-confidencepersistenceclear thinkingadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in logisticsvocational training in logistics