Import/Export and Transportation Manager
Job Description Summary
At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Manage import/export activities, collaborating with customs and ensuring that all international transactions comply with the rules and regulations governing the import and export of goods
Support the Commercial and Program Management team in developing and maintaining programs that ensure regulatory compliance
Coordinate the sending and receiving of goods domestically and internationally, managing any issues that may arise during customs and delivery operations
Develop and implement, in coordination with HQ, logistics transformation strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster company growth and competitiveness
Lead/participate in daily management meetings, Cell Control Center/Plan Control Center, Genba walks, Kaizen and Shingi events
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze data to evaluate logistics performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with functional leaders to ensure operational alignment with the production plan and key performance indicators and demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and overall corporate objectives
Activate connected flow using GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating system to achieve future corporate inventory and flow objectives
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s Degree in STEM subjects including Economics
Solid previousexperiencein leading logistic and materials teams driving lean culture and operational transformation
Strongexperiencein a Lean Manufacturing
Fluent in English and Italian, both written and oral
Proficient in computer Skills, MS Office package, SAP
Work Visa, according to local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and soft skills: communication, time management, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Established project management skills
What we offer
Smart working and work life‑balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes hybrid work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work‑life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.
Total Rewards
At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
Life and injury insurance
Private medical coverage
Employee assistant program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and languages training for you and one member of your family
Technical, Leadership and development trainings
Inclusion & Diversity
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.
We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No