Logistics Operations Leader

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Job Description Summary Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! The Logistics Operations Leader acts as a strategic right hand to the Logistics General Manager, coordinating logistics, freight, customs, and transformation initiatives across functions. The role combines operations knowledge, project coordination, business analytics, and AI-enabled problem solving to translate priorities into clear plans, actions, and measurable outcomes. This leader will help identify and advance opportunities to use AI and digital tools to improve visibility, decision-making, process efficiency, and execution across logistics operations. It is primarily a cross-functional coordination role, not a direct people or day-to-day operations management role. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Coordination Translate leadership priorities into executable plans by defining workstreams, owners, timelines, and success measures, and tracking progress to closure. Coordinate operating rhythms, including staff meetings, reviews, and standups, with responsibility for agenda setting, content preparation, meeting notes, and action follow-up. Act as a central connector across logistics , freight , customs , planning, sourcing, manufacturing, finance , and digital teams to ensure alignment and execution. Provide decision support through structured analyses, insights, and recommendations on logistics , freight , customs , operational performance, and risk. Logistics, Freight & Customs Support Support logistics execution oversight across inbound, outbound, and internal material flows, ensuring performance issues are surfaced and owned by the appropriate teams. Coordinate freight sourcing and execution activities, partnering with sourcing and transportation teams to align on carrier selection, service levels, and performance reviews. Coordinate customs and trade-related activities with internal experts and external brokers to support compliant and timely import/export operations . Support inventory accuracy initiatives, including coordination of cycle counting and physical inventory activities with site teams. Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and trade compliance requirements by coordinating with functional owners and tracking closure of findings and actions. Identify opportunities to apply AI , automation , and digital tools to improve shipment visibility, exception management, customs documentation workflows, reporting speed, and operational decision-making. Projects, Analytics & Continuous Improvement Coordinate key projects such as material flow improvements, freight optimization, customs process enhancements, digital tool deployment, and AI -enabled workflow improvements by organizing milestones, actions, and reviews. Use visual collaboration tools such as Miro to map processes, facilitate problem-solving workshops, and communicate complex flows clearly. Run analytics work on logistics , freight , and customs performance, including extracting and cleansing large data sets, performing trend and root-cause analysis, and turning data into clear insights and recommendations. Design and maintain dashboards and reports using spreadsheets, BI tools, visualization platforms, and AI -enabled reporting tools to provide ongoing visibility to KPIs, project benefits, and risk areas for leadership and stakeholders. Model business cases for logistics and freight initiatives, quantifying cost, savings, and risk scenarios; partner with finance to validate assumptions, track benefits, and update models as initiatives progress. Standardize and improve processes by helping teams document standard work, establish visual management, and adopt structured problem-solving backed by data. Support the logistics organization’s AI transformation by identifying practical use cases, coordinating pilots, measuring impact, and helping scale successful solutions across the function. Partner with digital, data, and functional teams to improve data quality, process discipline, and system adoption needed to enable effective AI and automation solutions. Communication, Stakeholder & Finance Support Develop clear, leadership-ready materials including dashboards, presentations, and summaries on logistics , freight , customs , and transformation initiatives. Influence without direct authority, ensuring stakeholders understand priorities, commitments, timelines, and expected outcomes, and driving follow-through on actions. Support finance partnership by helping interpret P&L impacts, building simple business cases , and tracking financial outcomes for logistics , freight , and transformation initiatives. Communicate AI transformation opportunities, progress, and results in a way that connects technology investments to operational performance, cost, service, and compliance outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics , supply chain , operations , finance , or related fields, with meaningful cross-functional project or coordination experience Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple teams, manage stakeholders, and drive accountability without direct authority Excellent written and verbal communication; able to create concise, clear materials for leadership and cross-functional audiences MBA or master’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field Background in finance or financial analysis; comfort with cost drivers including freight and duties, basic modeling, and business case development Experience using Miro or similar visual collaboration tools; strong proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation, and BI /reporting tools Experience in aerospace , industrial, or highly regulated manufacturing environments Solid understanding of logistics operations and transportation, familiarity with customs /trade basics, strong data analysis skills, and experience with ERP/WMS and common analytics tools such as spreadsheets and dashboards Experience identifying or supporting AI , automation , advanced analytics , or digital transformation opportunities in operations , supply chain , or logistics environments Experience with freight sourcing, carrier management, customs brokerage, or trade compliance coordination GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​ GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. 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. 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes