Logistics Specialist - Transport - 2nd Shift
Job Description Summary
Manage transportation and related logistics of goods and services to and from internal and/or external customers/suppliers. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step-by-step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, project management, sourcing, manufacturing and/or engineering for processing documentation in preparation of shipments.
• Coordinate and schedule outgoing shipments
• Create and process documentation for supporting international and domestic shipments. Including but not limited to: packing slips, commercial invoices, Shipper Letter Instruction (SLI), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Shipper Export Declaration (SED), Bill of Ladings, Certificate of Origin, Packing Declarations, Verified Gross Mass (VGM), dock receipts and Letters of Credit.
• Send shipping notices to customers.
• Support the implementation of key logistical projects.
• Partner with project managers to ensure customers are provided accurate quotes and prepare shipments for pick up by our delivery partners according to the expected time of delivery.
• Oversight of total freight spend to include budgeting, invoicing and financial reporting.
• Receives and responds to routine correspondence from internal and external customers.
• Coordinate to obtain least cost to support transportation and/or packaging for export goods.
• Create and manage shipping quotes with a minimum of three quotes to optimize cost reduction efforts.
• Proactively reviews daily shipping log to ensure all items shipped as scheduled.
• Manage proof of deliveries.
• Assures all freight-related system (MRP) transaction occur on a timely basis.
• Manage SAP/Inventory transactions including updating customer information.
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• Manage crisis by reorganizing shipment with sites, couriers, etc.
• Manage AES filing for international shipments with US government.
• Handle all rejected materials for returned shipments to supplier for rework both international and domestic.
• Follow compliance for international and domestic laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Associate degree in business or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics and/or import/export of shipments.
• OR High School Diploma (or GED) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in logistics and/or import/export of shipments
Desired Characteristics:
• Minimum of 2 years of Inventory/Manufacturing experience
• Previous Freight Forwarder background or experience highly preferred
• Display computer literacy in shipping software tools, Microsoft Office, Oracle and SAP.
• Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Trained and certified in Hazardous Material Transportation, Vessell Shipper, Handling and Disposal.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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