Manager, Logistics Strategy and Planning

Location: Remote - United States or Canada Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time Industry: Renewable Energy | Wind Energy Travel: Required as needed About the Opportunity Brunel is partnering with a global organization in the wind energy sector to recruit a Manager, Logistics Strategy & Planning. This position will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and management of logistics operations supporting wind energy projects across North America, with a strong focus on the Canadian market. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in wind energy, international and project logistics, transportation of heavy or oversized components, and the commercial management of logistics suppliers. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage logistics strategies and programs supporting wind energy projects Plan international and domestic transportation of wind turbine components Identify optimal ports of entry, transportation routes, equipment utilization, and delivery strategies across North America, particularly Canada Develop strategies to improve transportation efficiency, logistics performance, and overall project costs Lead RFP and RFQ processes for logistics and transportation services Evaluate, qualify, select, onboard, and manage logistics vendors and suppliers Negotiate logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, and related service contracts Build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, consultants, and logistics partners Develop and maintain a qualified vendor pool to support project execution Establish supplier performance targets across quality, cost, and delivery Manage supplier performance and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to develop and execute project logistics strategies Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives Support the implementation and management of logistics systems and operational tools Promote and maintain strong QHSE standards across employees, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors Support continuous improvement of ISO management systems and processes Required Qualifications Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics planning Strong experience with domestic and international logistics and compliance Experience within the wind energy / renewable energy industry Demonstrated knowledge and experience within the Canadian logistics market Experience with heavy haul, oversized cargo, or complex project logistics strongly preferred Proven experience leading RFP/RFQ processes, vendor selection, and supplier management Strong experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating logistics and transportation contracts Strong financial and analytical skills, including budget development and management Ability to operate effectively within global, cross-functional, and matrix organizations Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Ability and willingness to travel to remote and international project locations as required Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel SAP and/or Oracle experience is a plus French and/or Mandarin language skills are a plus The position offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including: Company-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents from Day One Vision coverage available from Day One 401(k) company matching with Day One vesting Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage Group accident and critical illness insurance Paid maternity benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Brunel