Full Job Description
This Supply Chain/Logistics Manager is overall responsible for Mesquite Plant logistics operation, including warehousing, domestic & international transportation and customs, to ensure the requirements of the company and customers are properly met. The Supply Chain/Logistics Manager will lead a group of team members, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholder from Sales, Finance and other Supply Chain functions as well as external suppliers
Primary Responsibilities:
• Closely monitor warehouse, transportation & customs third-party logistics performance, lead KPI performance review and work with third-party logistics on action plans to close gap against KPI targets per service agreement, drive third-party logistics on continuous improvement
• Work closely with sourcing team on Local third-party logistics selection and bidding process, support pricing and contract negotiation as well as ongoing vendor management
• Secure sufficient storage and delivery capacity with third-party logistics, build up flexibility to meet business requirement and contingency
• Responsible for logistics budget on Distribution Center and inbound/outbound Freight, identify opportunity for productivity improvement including but not limited to space optimization, transportation mode optimization, freight control
• Develop and recommend improvement to existing processes and procedures that contribute to continuous improvement of local operations and reduction of administrative burdens and cost
• Hold regular review on inventory healthy, work closely with planning team to monitor inventory level, provide logistics information on storage capacity planning, inventory aging & drive aged/defective stock clearance
• Maintain good relationship with internal and external customers, understand customer needs and define proper process to meet customer request • Work closely with compliance, quality and EHS team to ensure suppliers understand and comply with company's standards and business continuity requirements Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or above, preferred in Logistics, Engineering, or related field • Minimum 8 years' experience in warehouse management or transportation, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with international and domestic logistics service providers
• Good knowledge on SAP system
Compensation and Benefits: Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
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