Logistics Strategy and Planning Manager
Usa, Illinois, Chicago
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 years
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 knowledgeÂ
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
Anything else ?
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Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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