Lead Logistics Specialist
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What you'll do
- Lead import, export, domestic, and international logistics operations across Latin America, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and company policies
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for customs processes, managing critical escalations, risk mitigation, and resolution of customs clearance and transportation challenges
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators, logistics costs, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
- Manage relationships and performance of customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers across the region
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Projects, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure effective planning and execution of logistics and customs activities
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Solid experience with customs operations, international trade, import/export activities, and international logistics across Latin America
- Previous experience with customs and logistics processes in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and preferably Venezuela
- Advanced knowledge of customs regulations, special customs regimes, international trade documentation, Incoterms, and logistics provider management
- Advanced English, Portuguese, and Spanish language skills
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Job Description Summary
Lead Customs and Logistics operations across Latin America, ensuring regulatory compliance, supply continuity, operational excellence, and effective management of logistics partners throughout the region.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead import, export, domestic, and international logistics operations across Latin America, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and company policies;
Serve as the regional subject matter expert for customs processes, managing critical escalations, risk mitigation, and resolution of customs clearance and transportation challenges;
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring key performance indicators, logistics costs, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance;
Manage relationships and performance of customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers across the region;
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Projects, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure effective planning and execution of logistics and customs activities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field;
Solid experience with customs operations, international trade, import/export activities, and international logistics across Latin America;
Previous experience with customs and logistics processes in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and preferably Venezuela;
Advanced knowledge of customs regulations, special customs regimes, international trade documentation, Incoterms, and logistics provider management;
Advanced English, Portuguese, and Spanish language skills.
Diversity:
GE Vernova is committed to fostering diversity and encourages women, Black professionals, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIAP+ community, and professionals of all ages to apply for this position.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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