Logistics and Transportation Manager
$115,000–$155,000 year
On-siteWalnut Creek, California, United States or Mesquite, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee logistics for large utility-scale projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are identified, and costs are controlled. Align shipment plans with Planning and Manufacturing teams, manage communications for material allocations, and foster a supportive team environment. Analyze and input logistics cost per watt data, evaluate vendor KPIs to optimize contracts, and create carrier dashboards for internal and customer views. Host quarterly business reviews with vendors, review orders in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and manage return shipments while forecasting capacity needs. Liaise with internal teams on supply planning, support audits with the Finance team, and travel 10-15% to US HQ, warehouses, and job sites.
Required Qualifications
- Goal Oriented
- Intuitive and Self-Driven
- Clear, effective communicator
- Results-oriented
- Exceptional project/program management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently without frequent direction
- Passionate about delivering best-in-class service to internal and external customers
- SAP / Data analysis and reporting skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project Plan, Visio, etc.)
- Project logistics experience preferably in renewable energy
- Minimum of 5+ years in logistics, distribution, material handling, or manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, flexibility
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume logistics environment
- Bachelor's Degree or Warehousing/ Logistics Management equivalent working experience
- SOX Compliance understanding
- RFP/purchasing/cost analysis and reporting skills
- MRP, ERP, inventory management, carrier management experience
- Ability to travel 10-15% - US HQ office in Walnut Creek, Warehouses in Mesquite TX, job sites and warehouses as needed
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