Logistics and Transportation Manager

• Oversee and manage logistics for large utility-scale projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are identified, and costs are controlled
• Align project shipment plans and potential risks with Planning and Manufacturing teams
• Manage communications with manufacturing facilities for material allocations and daily operations
• Foster a positive, supportive environment within the logistics team
• Manage relationships with key logistics suppliers and customers
• Analyze logistics cost-per-watt data, actual costs versus forecasts, and exceptions
• Meet customers to understand requirements and provide best-in-class customer service
• Attend client-facing project calls, provide delivery and exception updates, summarize actions, and follow up on execution
• Evaluate vendor KPIs to optimize processes, service, and contracts
• Create and manage carrier dashboards and project update reporting
• Host QBRs with logistics vendors and present service performance metrics and scorecards
• Review and approve orders and contracts in Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Review customer contracts for logistics-related items and provide feedback to the legal team
• Liaise with internal teams on supply planning to maximize the DC-bypass delivery model
• Oversee project RFPs and award business based on cost and service criteria
• Support audits and partner with Finance on transportation cost data requests
• Leverage technology and automation to make delivery operations scalable and accurate
• Manage return shipment information and return goods
• Analyze shipment volume trends and forecast carrier capacity needs
• Analyze shipment damages and implement corrective action plans

Requirements Goal-oriented, intuitive, and self-driven Clear, effective communicator Results-oriented Exceptional project/program management and organizational skills Self-motivated and able 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 skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project Plan, and Visio Project logistics experience, preferably in renewable energy Minimum of 5+ years in logistics, distribution, material handling, or manufacturing operations Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and flexibility Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics environment Bachelor’s Degree or warehousing/logistics management equivalent working experience Understanding of SOX compliance RFP, purchasing, cost analysis, and reporting skills MRP, ERP, inventory management, and carrier management experience Ability to travel 10–15% to the US HQ office in Walnut Creek, warehouses in Mesquite, TX, job sites, and warehouses as needed Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in logistics management for utility-scale projects, with a strong focus on cost analysis, project planning, and supplier relationship management. Proficient in leveraging technology and data analysis to optimize logistics operations and enhance customer service. Highest-signal resume keywords Logistics Management Data Analysis Project Management SAP RFP Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Logistics Cost Analysis Project Logistics Experience Material Handling Inventory Management Carrier Management Cost Analysis Reporting Skills SOX Compliance MRP ERP Soft Skills Clear Communication Goal-Oriented Results-Oriented Self-Motivated Leadership Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management Industry Keywords Utility-Scale Projects Renewable Energy Logistics Suppliers Customer Service High-Volume Logistics Tools & Technologies Microsoft Dynamics CRM Microsoft Office Excel MS Project Plan Visio #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor