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Job type full-time
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As part of the aes global team, the sr manager, logistics will support knowledge and best practice sharing, process-driven collaboration and full leverage of scale across aes’s renewable businessesS/he is responsible for definition, development and deployment of supply chain best practices across the organizationThe sr manager, logistics will have responsibility for implementing global supply chain transportation strategies, leading logistic efforts across business units, and managing a transportation team supporting renewable generation projects across the aes businesses globallyThis role is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely supply of reliable renewable equipment and services at optimal total cost of ownership and quality to aesMay require global/international business travel up to 50% of time.
Main responsibilities:
Manage and lead transportation efforts across aes’ renewables businesses which includes developing and implementing transportation strategies and leading a team to ensure safe and timely supply of renewable equipment
Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with transportation and warehouse vendors ensuring timely implementation of aes procurement strategy including developing contracts with preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions which leverages aes scale to the benefit of businesses in the portfolio
Partner with suppliers, project managers, and construction teams to implement the unified strategy defined by the global supply chain team to deliver projects on-time and under budget
Coordinate with firms, suppliers and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverablesResponsible for tracking equipment deliveries and identifying and resolving potential delays
Oversee the maintaining of records and reports, such as process documentation related to shipping and receiving, customer service logs and safety records for deliveries to construction and warehouse sites
Maintain reports and metrics, coordinating with the operations and treasury teams to manage the status of orders, invoices and payments
Identify and implement constant improvement initiatives for logisticsAssist with updates to policies and procedures for logistic activities with focus on safety and material flow management.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding logistics and makes sure carriers are also in compliance.
Contribute to the leadership and the continued growth and development of the supply chain team
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in supply chain/procurement, business administration or contract management and studies in renewable energy, or technical field from accredited entity
7+ years of experience in transportation in renewable energy market (solar, wind and/or energy storage)
Track record of ability to instill confidence as a credible, reliable, and expert support resource for team members
Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical, relationship and time management skills
Capable of managing change on multiple projects simultaneously, while working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Takes initiative to identify what needs to be done, doing it before asked, and follows up with other to ensure commitments have been fulfilled.
Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks but equally able to enlist the support of cross-functional team members and external suppliers and partners
Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalOutstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and sometimes ambiguous multi-cultural environment
Well-developed supplier network and ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships for mutual benefit
Knowledge and experience with transportation for power plant/utility equipment, services and construction
Experience in developing “total cost of ownership” and other business models
Solid computer skills including ms access
Aes is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusionRespecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and workAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable lawE-verify notice: aes will provide the social security administration (ssa) and if necessary, the department of homeland security (dhs) with information from each new employee`s i-9 to confirm work authorization.
Safety comes first at aesTo protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, aes requires all newly-hired people or current aes people applying for u.s.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by their date of hireExcept where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafterThis policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the centers for disease control and prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.
