Job Description

Job Description Summary

At 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 offerSmart working and work life-balanceAvio 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 RewardsAt 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 & DiversityAvio 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: NoAbout UsGE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE’s people are diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for its customers. www.ge.com