<p>Job Description Summary</p> <p>The USA Transportation Coordinator is the key reference for Avio Aero transports between the United States and the Avio Aero plants in Italy, Poland and Czech Republic. By collaborating with the Transportation Manager takes on the role of the main interface for the suppliers on transport matters, guiding them in what they have to do and in solving the associated matters. Is responsible for coordinating US-EU traffic, making sure that freight forwarders give the proper priority to urgencies. Continuously monitors the freight forwarders performance and ensures that they comply with the established contractual agreements. Identifies and proposes new routes or transport technical solutions in the best interests of the company. Demonstrates leadership in communicating business objectives and uses his/her experience and expertise to address most profitable options, and to develop and execute business objectives both short and long term.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Role and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Supervises the logistics process, guiding the suppliers and the freight forwarders </li><li>Takes on the role of interface between Avio Aero suppliers and plants and works out logistic disconnections </li><li>Identifies the critical aspects of the logistics process and proposes solutions </li><li>Monitors the freight forwarders performance thru suitable KPI's </li><li>Contributes to control and optimize Logistics costs, by defining and proposing cost reduction projects </li><li>Identifies actions to reduce transportation process variations by applying Lean/Six Sigma tools and best practices </li><li>Is engaged in transportation compliance aspects to include transportation - air mode </li><li>Monitors the military export licenses renewal due to the expiration either by validity period or by value exhaustion </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college and minimum of 3 years external logistics and or/ international logistics experience (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years' experience in external logistics and or/ international logistics experience </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.</p> <p>Desired Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Suppliers and/or Customers </li><li>Computer skills with good knowledge of Excel </li><li>Fluent Italian and English </li><li>Understanding of US Customs </li><li>Understanding of military licenses and USML classifications </li><li>Knowledge of Freight Forwarders and Couriers </li><li>Proficiency in transportation - ocean mode </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills </li><li>Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and diplomatic attitude. </li><li>Ability to work in a team. </li></ul> <p>This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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.</p> <p>GE Aerospace 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).</p> <p>Relocation Assistance Provided: No</p>