Logistics and Transportation Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$115,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Company Summary At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Requirements

Goal Oriented, Intuitive and Self-Driven
Clear, effective communicator
Results-oriented
Exceptional project/program management and organizational skills.
Self-motivated with the ability 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 (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project Plan, Visio, etc.).
Project logistics experience preferably in renewable energy
Minimum of 5+ years in logistics, distribution, material handling, or manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, flexibility
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high volume logistics environment.
Bachelor’s Degree or Warehousing/ Logistics Management equivalent working experience.
SOX Compliance understanding
RFP/purchasing/cost analysis and reporting skills
MRP, ERP, inventory management, carrier management experience
Ability to travel 10-15% - US HQ office in Walnut Creek, Warehouses in Mesquite TX, job sites and warehouses as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage logistics for large utility scale projects, ensuring timelines are met, risks are identified and costs are controlled
Work with the Planning and Manufacturing teams to align project shipment plans and potential risks
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 supplies and customers
Analyze and input logistics cost per watt data into CRM; analyze actual costs vs. forecasted and exceptions
Meet with customers to understand their requirements; provide best in class customer service
Attend regular client-facing project calls, provide updates on deliveries and exceptions. Summarize actions for team members and follow up on execution
Analyze and evaluate KPIs of current vendors to optimize process, service, and contracts
Create & manage carrier dashboards and project update reporting for customer and internal views
Host QBRs with logistics vendors and presents service performance metrics and scorecards
Review and approve orders and contracts in Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Review customer contracts for logistics related items; provide feedback to legal team as needed
Liaise with internal teams on supply planning to maximize DC-bypass delivery model
Oversee RFPs for projects, awarding business based on best cost and service criteria
Support audits and work in partnership with Finance team on transportation cost data requests
Leverage technology and automation to make delivery operations scalable and highly accurate
Manage return shipment information to company warehouses
Analyze shipment volume trends – historical and real time – forecast capacity needs to carriers
Analyze shipment damages, implements plans of action to remedy damages manage return goods
Additional duties and responsibilities identified to support business operations