Logistics Manager

Position Title: Supply Chain/Logistics Manager

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director, Supply Chain Management

Location: Dallas, Texas

Position Summary: This Supply Chain/Logistics Manager is overall responsible for Dallas 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. Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status