Logistics Sourcing Manager
Nordex Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year
About the role
- Develop transportation and logistics strategies, leveraging network, demand and market conditions to optimize the transportation costs for North America.
- Manage supplier compliance requirements for North America.
- Conduct rigorous RFQ process including supplier screening, quote analysis, cost analysis, and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
- Maintain the internal quoting cost matrix for all modes of transportation in North America.
- Lead negotiations and establish supplier contracts including final pricing and terms.
- Participate in Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) negotiations.
- Continually benchmark ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, rail transportation and logistics market.
- Define and own the logistics sourcing communication process within the organization.
- In collaboration with Quality, establish and maintain a highly effective logistics and transportation supplier scorecard program to assure the company’s domestic and international suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.
- Drive continuous cost and performance improvements by analyzing cost drivers, processes, and specifications for improvement opportunities.
- Lead pre-execution support efforts with internal sales team and customers. This includes routing, site road planning, DOT requirements, ocean, port handling and inland transport risks, routing improvements.
- In person and virtual meetings with customer decision makers for high profile projects.
- Continuously improve knowledge through benchmarking and active participation in industry groups.
- Support new turbine development, working with suppliers and internal departments to confirm transportation requirements and viability.
- Contribute to building a flexible, world class supply chain to support the most efficient production of wind turbines and erection of wind farms.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree required, or equivalent work experience
- Master’s Degree a plus
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience required in Logistics with at least 5 years quoting and contracting wind transportation
- Experience managing suppliers of ocean, port handling, trucking, barge, and rail modes of transport
- Experience in developing should cost models and/or performing detailed cost analysis
- Strong understanding of the domestic transportation market
- Related strategic sourcing experience including supplier qualification and development
- Strong process focus and data driven decision maker
- Strong negotiations and contract development skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency in Spanish and/or German and/or French a plus
- Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
- Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Student Debt Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental Leave
- Calm Subscription
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Plans
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Auto and Home Insurance
- And much more…
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
logisticssupplier complianceRFQ processcost analysissourcing recommendationsnegotiationscontract developmentcost drivers analysisshould cost modelstransportation market analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsdata driven decision makingprocess focusleadershipcollaborationbenchmarkingcontinuous improvementcustomer engagementorganizational skills
Certifications
BA/BS degreeMaster’s Degreevalid driver’s license