Logistics Planning Leader (f/m/d) – ONW EMEA

GE Vernova · Salzbergen

Job Description Summary

The Logistics Planning Leader (f/m/d) – ONW EMEA will lead the cross-functional planning efforts of the EMEA portfolio to ensure that wind turbine delivery schedules and sourcing strategies result in an optimal fulfillment solution for GE and its customers. Your three main responsibilities will be providing logistics quotations during the tendering phase, sourcing the outbound logistics suppliers for the awarded projects, and planning the projects across functions to ensure on-time delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

You will manage both strategic direction and hands-on delivery — this is a people leadership role with significant operational scope:

Own, lead, and optimize logistics preparation and planning processes for ONW EMEA, with a focus on safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of planning and logistics professionals
Build processes and capabilities that enable outbound logistics portfolio optimization, achieving competitive lead times and best-in-class logistics cost
Lead the early-stage fulfillment planning process; facilitate and enable decision-making across multiple functions — including Commercial, Supply Chain (SC), Manufacturing, Logistics, Project Management, and Product Line — to continually optimize execution of the logistics portfolio
Manage site feasibility studies, ensure priority alignment, and drive transparency and clarity of road and site expectations for field execution
Develop a portfolio of transportation and service providers utilized in delivery execution; lead the sourcing of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including trucks and storage facilities
Provide cost estimates during the sales phase, negotiate rates with LSPs, and ensure budgets are met during execution
Apply Lean and continuous improvement methodologies; maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive ongoing improvement, and work closely with logistics execution and project teams to incorporate lessons learned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain and Logistics, or Data Analytics, a formal degree is valuable, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Project Management, and/or Logistics Planning
Prior experience leading teams in a project or logistics environment
Strong data analytics skills and proficiency with relevant digital logistics tools
Demonstrated ability to lead successful cross-functional programs within a complex matrix organization
Proficiency in English (spoken and written), German or Spanish as a plus

Desired characteristics

Strong attention to detail and exceptional work ethic
Experience working well under pressure and towards tight deadlines
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically to solve complex problems

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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