Logistics Project Manager

Role Overview

Logistics Project Manager at GE VERNOVA, based in Saudi Arabia. The role manages logistics activities and projects for the SEC 2 Bulk Program, ensuring business fulfilment requirements are met and delivering operational excellence across inbound, outbound, vehicle-to-vehicle, repairs, and warranty logistics.

Role Purpose

Manage all logistics-related activities and projects for the SEC 2 Bulk Program from point of origin to DDP delivery location, serving as the primary interface between customer, EPC, and internal teams. Own logistics scope accountability, operational and financial KPIs, and end-to-end delivery execution within Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management & Interface

• Serve as primary interface with customer and business teams for developing and managing logistics plans across SEC 2 Bulk Program projects.
• Actively engage in all related internal and external meetings.
• Act as technical, logistics, and operational interface between customer, internal Project Managers, Project Managers in Saudi, and global logistics coordinators.
• Maintain single point of contact for internal and external customers requiring logistics solutions.
• Coordinate with freight forwarder representatives.
• Follow proper escalation channels within and outside GEV for all conflict resolutions.

Operations & Project Execution

• Lead OTR (over-the-road) activities management.
• Suggest consolidation plans and prepare and execute shipping transactions.
• In coordination with SEC 2 Logistics team in France and KSA supply chain leader, supervise and control all project and fulfilment-related milestones including scopes, timelines, expenses, and risks.
• Support all documentation and organize local executions within Saudi Arabia's 14 projects.
• Complete administrative tasks such as shipping, cost, and tracking number registration as required.
• Maintain necessary reporting and analytics including EAC (estimated at completion), actual and premium costs.
• Follow and adhere to existing logistics best practices of GEV in Saudi Arabia.
• Be actively involved in logistics-related project initiatives and act as subject matter expert to drive operational excellence.
• Actively pursue cost avoidance methodology during logistics execution phase.

Documentation & Master Planning

• Issue and update Master Packing List to customer.
• In coordination with customs specialists, verify and ensure all import documentation issued by suppliers and factories is accurate, completed, and according to importing regulatory standards.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, log, and track risks and opportunities.
• Report regularly to Project Managers.
• Ensure corrective actions and containment plans are in place to avoid incident repeatability.
• Comply with GEV EHS life saving rule and STOP WORK culture.
• With KSA supply chain leader support, ensure all logistics transactions are executed in accordance with GEV and country compliance regulations.

Customs & Delivery Coordination

• Cooperate with customs team and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time custom clearance and delivery to site.
• Emphasize avoiding additional costs such as penalties, storage, and demurrages.
• Collaborate with fulfilment, sourcing, customs team, and other key stakeholders to implement ways to reduce overall logistics and customs cycle time.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure all delivery and shipment release requirements are met.

Qualifications & Experience

• College or university degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in logistics, with specific focus on energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience interfacing with customs teams and brokers.
• Experience on SEC or 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.

Skills & Competencies

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

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance: Not provided.