Logistics Project Manager

BR0423 Branch of GE Vernova International LLC - Saudi Arabia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Logistics Project Manager to lead inbound/outbound logistics, V2V, repairs and warranty activities for the SEC 2 Bulk Program in Saudi Arabia. You will drive end-to-end logistics from POI to DDP delivery location, interfacing with customer and EPC teams and coordinating with global logistics networks.

The role requires 6+ years in energy-sector logistics, strong Arabic/English skills, and the legal right to work in KSA, with responsibilities spanning risk management, customs

Qualifications

• College or university degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years work experience in logistics, with specific focus on energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience interfacing with customs teams and brokers.
• Experience on SEC / EPC energy projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and forwarders across the globe.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written).
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface with the customer and business teams for developing and managing logistics plans for various projects within the SEC 2 Bulk Program, actively engaged on all related internal and external meetings
• Principal lead for managing the OTR activities, suggest consolidation plans, prepare and execute shipping transactions
• Technical, logistics and operational interface between the customer, Internal Project Managers and Project Managers in Saudi, and global logistic coordinators
• In coordination with SEC 2 Logistics team in France and KSA supply chain leader, supervise and control all project and fulfilment related milestones such as scopes, timelines, expenses and risks impacting projects or outages
• Must identify, log, and track risks & opportunities and report regularly to the Project Managers
• In coordination with customs specialists, verify and ensure all import documentation issued by the suppliers / factories is accurate, completed and according to the importing regulatory standards
• Cooperate with the customs team and with other internal/external stakeholders to ensure on time custom clearance and delivery to site with emphasis on avoiding additional costs such as penalties, storage and demurrages.
• Follow and adhere existing logistics best practices of GEV in Saudi Arabia
• Single point of contact for internal and external customers where any logistics solutions are required
• Support all documentations and organize the local executions within Saudi Arabia’s 14 projects
• Issue and update Master Packing List to the customer
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure all delivery and shipment release requirements are met
• Ensure corrective actions and containment plans are in place to avoid incident repeatability
• Complete administrative tasks (shipping, cost, tracking number registration etc.) as required, maintain the necessary reporting and analytics such as EAC (estimated at completion), actual and premium costs
• Be actively involved in logistics related project initiatives; act as subject matter of expert to drive operational excellence
• Be the contact for freight forwarders representatives
• With KSA supply chain leader support, ensure all logistics transactions are executed in accordance with GEV & Country Compliance regulations
• Collaborate with fulfilment, sourcing, customs team & other key stakeholders to implement ways to reduce overall logistics & customs cycle time
• Actively pursue cost avoidance methodology during logistics execution phase
• Follow proper escalation channels within and outside GEV for all conflict resolutions
• Compliance to GEV EHS life saving rule and STOP WORK culture

Skills

Bilingual Arabic/English

Strong communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

ORACLE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary Logistics Project Manager is responsible for managing logistics related activities (inbound, outbound, V2V, repairs, warranty, etc.) and projects for SEC 2 Bulk Program in a manner that shall meet the business fulfilment requirements. Responsible for leading KSA logistics activities from POI to site based on DDP incoterms. LPM is accountable for logistics scope from factories to DDP delivery location, LPM will also assist in operational and financial KPIs, such as deflation, EAC, $/kg, demerges, premium charges, etc. LPM will also be responsible for interfacing all logistics matters with customer/EPC, claims, and insurance claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary interface with the customer and business teams for developing and managing logistics plans for various projects within the SEC 2 Bulk Program, actively engaged on all related internal and external meetings
• Principal lead for managing the OTR activities, suggest consolidation plans, prepare and execute shipping transactions
• Technical, logistics and operational interface between the customer, Internal Project Managers and Project Managers in Saudi, and global logistic coordinators
• In coordination with SEC 2 Logistics team in France and KSA supply chain leader, supervise and control all project and fulfilment related milestones such as scopes, timelines, expenses and risks impacting projects or outages
• Must identify, log, and track risks & opportunities and report regularly to the Project Managers
• In coordination with customs specialists, verify and ensure all import documentation issued by the suppliers / factories is accurate, completed and according to the importing regulatory standards
• Cooperate with the customs team and with other internal/external stakeholders to ensure on time custom clearance and delivery to site with emphasis on avoiding additional costs such as penalties, storage and demurrages.
• Follow and adhere existing logistics best practices of GEV in Saudi Arabia
• Single point of contact for internal and external customers where any logistics solutions are required
• Support all documentations and organize the local executions within Saudi Arabia’s 14 projects
• Issue and update Master Packing List to the customer
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure all delivery and shipment release requirements are met
• Ensure corrective actions and containment plans are in place to avoid incident repeatability
• Complete administrative tasks (shipping, cost, tracking number registration etc.) as required, maintain the necessary reporting and analytics such as EAC (estimated at completion), actual and premium costs
• Be actively involved in logistics related project initiatives; act as subject matter of expert to drive operational excellence
• Be the contact for freight forwarders representatives
• With KSA supply chain leader support, ensure all logistics transactions are executed in accordance with GEV & Country Compliance regulations
• Collaborate with fulfilment, sourcing, customs team & other key stakeholders to implement ways to reduce overall logistics & customs cycle time
• Actively pursue cost avoidance methodology during logistics execution phase
• Follow proper escalation channels within and outside GEV for all conflict resolutions
• Compliance to GEV EHS life saving rule and STOP WORK culture

Required Qualifications

• College or university degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years work experience in logistics, with specific focus on energy projects in Saudi Arabia
• Experience interfacing with customs teams and brokers
• Experience on SEC / EPC energy projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and forwarders across the globe
• Fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written)
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficient communication skills, self-motivated, and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Integrated Management Systems knowledge (pref. SAP, ORACLE)
• Mentoring or training abilities
• LEAN Principles experience is preferred
• Self-disciplined and defining functional goals in accordance with our contract objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com