Logistics Sourcing Specialist

Basic Job Functions:

• Responsible for obtaining bids and sourcing carrier capacity for projects.
• Negotiates pricing and delivery with key vendors and supports the qualifications of new suppliers.
• Responsible for maintaining carrier scorecards and aligning allocation with high performers.
• Leads carrier development exercises to improve service to both First Solar and external customers.
• Maintains rates in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
• Performs analysis on carrier spend and can speak to the data.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or supply chain discipline, or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Good working knowledge with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Supply Chain. Experience with MRP concepts and one or more ERP systems (Oracle or SAP preferred). Comfortable working with engineering databases and discussing specification changes with suppliers.

Required Skills/Competencies:

Technical:

• Proven organizational skills – ability to prioritize.
• Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of TMS concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in managing suppliers and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating cost reductions and terms and conditions.
• Proven communications and interpersonal skills.

Accountabilities:

• Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Carrier performance.
• Supplier relationships are maintained and improved.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the commercial relationship between First Solar and its carrier base.
• Utilizing OTM and other input from internal stakeholders to determine what items capacity is needed to maintain contractual delivery obligations.
• Responsible for negotiating pricing and other commercial terms with all carriers.
• Independently investigates new providers for improved price, delivery, and quality.
• Responsible for proposing and supporting the qualifications of new providers.
• As required, expedite or de-expedite deliveries to meet changes in delivery or requirements, including working with the lager Logistics team to schedule and arrange timely and cost-effective deliveries.
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  Notify carriers of changes in project plans.
• Analyze carrier spend and performance metrics.
• Interfaces with all departments and suppliers.
• Performs computer input.
• Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building.
• Adheres to all First Solar internal processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• No direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $62,500.00- $89,000.00 Annually

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.