Logistics Operations Leader jobs at Ge Healthcare in Brazil, São Paulo

• Own key components of the LATAM Logistics forecasting process, including planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Provide visibility and insights into performance drivers across Logistics costs (variable and fixed).

• Partner with Supply Chain finance teams to drive collaboration and standardization across finance reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.

• Support finance transformation initiatives by designing and implementing centralized reporting improvements for LATAM Logistics.

• Prepare and present financial analyses and insights to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborate with the LATAM Logistics Operations team to analyze historical cost trends, variable cost productivity, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other numeracy-based disciplines.

• Minimum 4 years of financial work experience, or FMP graduate with 2 years of experience.

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel proficiency.

• Experience working in a matrixed, global environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead process improvements and drive change in complex organizations.

• Experience in logistics finance or operations.

• Familiarity with cost accounting and performance metrics in a supply chain context.

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement transportation plans, manage carriers and oversee loading processes to ensure effective supplier management through final delivery.
• Drive continuous innovation and improvement in international (inbound) and domestic (outbound) logistics processes.
• Organize, track, and ensure efficient distribution of goods to GE end customers.
• Maintain relationships and negotiate with inbound freight agents and outbound transport providers.
• Achieve targets related to cost management, productivity, accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Track metrics, analyze data and implement operational improvements based on performance insights.
• Manage exceptional logistics situations, including express and urgent freight requests.
• Prepare accurate data and reports for quarterly financial closures, demonstrating strong financial acumen related to logistics budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis.
• Evaluate and control the service level provided by logistics operators.
• Initiate and lead projects focused on process optimization and cost-saving strategies.
• Apply Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices proactively to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to analyze logistics data, develop comprehensive reports, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Proactively collaborate with various functional areas, such as OM, S&OP, HPM, EHS, finance and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with company standards for EHS (Environment, Health, Safety), quality, compliance, and operational safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma with substantial relevant logistics experience).
• Demonstrated technical expertise in inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Proven experience in effectively serving internal customers.
• Demonstrable leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proven ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and opinion leaders.
• Strong financial knowledge specific to logistics operations, including budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Robust interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to influence others and manage small teams.
• Capacity to lead projects of moderate scope and impact.
• Strong skills in simultaneously managing multiple projects.
• Effective problem identification and resolution capabilities.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management expertise.
• Knowledge and practical experience applying Lean methodologies for process improvement.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.