Logistics Strategy and Planning Manager
Usa, Illinois, Chicago
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Renewable Energy
Introduction
What are you going to do
What You'll Do
- Own logistics strategy and program development across the organization, working cross-functionally with Applications Engineering, Sales, Project Management, and Operations
- Identify optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment utilization, and shipment frequency for turbine components
- Map ports of entry, transportation routes, and delivery strategies across multiple countries, with particular emphasis on Canada
- Build and manage a qualified vendor pool of freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics partners
- Run RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance end to end (sourcing, onboarding, ongoing management)
- Set vendor selection policy and performance targets against cost, quality, and delivery
- Drive continuous improvement across logistics workflows and systems
- Champion safety and QHSE standards across employees, contractors, and subcontractors
Essential skills and knowledge
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- 8+ years in logistics planning, with strong knowledge of domestic and international logistics and compliance
- Direct experience in the Canadian logistics market, ideally within wind energy or heavy haul
- A track record of preparing, reviewing, and negotiating logistics contracts
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with budget management experience
- The ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, matrix-organized, global business
- SAP/Oracle exposure a plus; fluency in French and/or Mandarin a plus
Strongly Preferred
- Background from a major wind turbine OEM (GE, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, or similar)
- Heavy haul or oversized/abnormal load transportation experience
- Cross-border (US/Canada) shipment and customs/compliance exposure
- Experience managing a vendor pool of freight forwarders and carriers at scale
What we offer
Why This Role
- Annual bonus potential
- 100% company-paid medical and dental from day one
- 401(k) with company match, vesting on day one
- Generous PTO plus 15 paid holidays
- Paid maternity benefits and professional development reimbursement