Logistics & Inventory Specialist at GE - General Electric

Ref Id: 3500308
Depart: Manufacturing & Logistics
Level: Entry-Level
Relocation Available: No    

Role Summary

• The Logistics & Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing the day to day warehousing, inventory and meeting short-term logistics objectives.
• The role will be responsible for resolving daily issues related to logistics operations through immediate action or short-term planning.
• The role will also maintain logistics KPI’s/metrics and meeting customer requirements ensuring that the company policy and international trade compliance regulations are adhered to.

Essential Responsibilities

• Continuous internal communication with direct line manager and key stakeholders
• Maintain and control the tools and dashboards for metric visibility and communication
• Analysis of the local transportation spend and tie to the financial ledger
• Coordinating and communicating shipment delivery requirements with freight forwarders
• Responsible for timely, accurate and complete record keeping
• Support standardization of transportation processes from the distribution center to the end customers
• Working cross-functionally with sourcing, operations, supply chain and finance to identify improvement opportunities and implement successful changes.
• Manage the inventory in the 3PL warehouse
• Responsible for conducting timely cycle counts and physical inventory in time assuring KPI’s are met, driving inventory integrity
• Support the 3PL team regarding GLPROD transactions
• Support warehousing optimization/Lean projects.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in logistics or equivalent industry
• Clear track record in managing KPIs & delivering operational improvements
• Available & willing to travel to any country in the region
• Ability to influence & work collaboratively with matrixed teams
• Strong communicator, building relationships with internal customers & external suppliers
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package & Oracle Applications (ERP)
• Fully fluent in English (written and spoken).

Quality Specific Goals:

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
• Proficient knowledge, understanding and leadership for International Trade Compliance, identify, report and resolve any trade compliance issues.
• Proficient knowledge, understand and leadership for operating within security programs such as CTPAT and AEO to ensure that warehousing, packaging and transportation requirements are met.

Desired Characteristics:

• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume).