Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Logistics
8+ years in Logistics, with focus on international projects
Proven experience in cross-functional team collaboration
Strong knowledge of logistics and contract law
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Desirable experience in risk and claim management
Fluent in German and English, proficient in MS Office and SAP
Responsibilities
Review and remedy logistical issues reported by stakeholders
Monitor performance dashboard with KPIs on budget and delivery
Initiate discussions with logistics partners for improvement
Conduct performance reviews with key logistics suppliers
Present logistics concepts in steering committee meetings
Ensure critical shipments progress on schedule
Enforce compliance with logistics service contracts
Benefits
Career growth and development opportunities
Company paid health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day
Your day will start by reviewing and remedying any short-term logistical arisings reported from your stakeholder network. This could be anything from a quick phone call to a multi-functional meeting where you coordinate responses.
Next up is a weekly review of your performance dashboard which includes KPIs on budget, on-time delivery performance, transport damage, responsiveness, and risk mitigation. You initiate actions with logistics partners to continuously improve performance.
Your afternoon starts with a regular performance review with one of your key logistics suppliers. After that you head off to a new project steering committee where you present the logistics concept for the transportation of blades and vanes along the value stream. Finally, you ensure any highly critical shipments for the day are progressing to plan.
How You'll Make an Impact
Management and controlling of both simple and complex international logistics projects as well as checking for compliance with specifications and services (contractual provisions, costs, prices, deadlines, etc.).
Personal attention to details of high priority logistics operations ensuring the service meets (or beats) requirements.
Creating and maintaining a dashboard of KPIs to measure the performance of the logistics operations
Continuous attention to problem solving and improvement initiatives to ensure world class logistics support as Siemens Energy Blades & Vanes expands its global operations.
Enforcing contractual clauses in case of shortfall in service levels.
What You Bring
Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Business Administration or a similar field, preferably with a focus on Logistics
8+ years of professional experience in Logistics, ideally in the design, proposal, calculation, and execution of international projects with customer- and country-specific requirements
Experience working in international cross-functional teams, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, combined with strong logistical and contract law knowledge
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required by project and business needs
Experience in risk, claim, and opportunity management as well as related process knowledge would be desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English, combined with excellent MS Office and SAP knowledge
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Rewards
Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
