Job Description SummaryAt Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.
In this role you will be responsible for the Avio Aero transport and the implementation of transport guidelines and strategies in accordance with applicable policies and directives. You will also guide the freight forwarders to execute the business needs and the Avio Aero Sites towards transport compliance.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Superintend inbound and outbound transports, shuttle system and distribution center
Ensure the Avio Aero Sites have defined transport services for the individuated needs
Monitor the performance of transport providers (TT, repeatability,..)
Identify, propose and implement new technical solutions providing the company the best opportunities on the transport market
Guide Site Logistics by providing operating instructions on transport
Guide freight forwarders in implementing Avio Aero requests
Contribute to Logistics cost cutting action
Write transport specs for bidding purposes and participate for Avio Aero Global Logistics in the global GE transport tenders, drive technical negotiations and support commercial negotiations with freight forwarders
Identify issues and reduce transport process variation by applying Lean tools and tactics
Define a proper set of KPI for the area
Manage insurance aspects of transport
Contribute to the drafting of transport procedures
Qualification/Requirements
Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Technical/Legal disciplines
Previous experience in Transportation/Logistics/Customs related roles
Direct experience in interfacing with customer/supplier
Expertise or knowledge in any of the following subjects: transport, customs, military licenses, logistics
Excellent knowledge of Excel
Sense of urgency and attention to details
Available to work in a various and challenging environment
Proactive, autonomous, creative with problem solving attitude
Fluent Italian and English
Work Visa and Italian citizenship, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics
Experience at a main freight forwarder
Negotiation experience with suppliers and/or customers
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven analytical skills, with diplomatic attitude
Teamwork and diplomatic attitude
Knowledge of SAP
What we offer
Smart working and work life-balance
Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote 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
GE share plan
Life and injury insurance
Private medical cover
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
