What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at LONGi Solar?
Job Description
LONGi Solar is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Manager to lead and optimize our global supply chain operations. This role will play a critical part in managing international freight forwarding activities, ensuring smooth and cost-effective import of overseas materials into the United States, and driving continuous improvements across logistics processes.
- Oversee North America logistics operations related to international freight forwarding, customs clearance, and inbound material flows.
- Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, brokers, and other logistics partners.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. customs, trade regulations, and import/export laws.
- Plan and execute logistics strategies to ensure timely delivery of overseas materials while optimizing costs and mitigating risks.
- Lead vendor negotiations to secure competitive freight rates and service levels.
- Collaborate closely with supply chain and operations teams to forecast demand, align shipping schedules, and avoid supply disruptions.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics efficiency, costs, and delivery performance.
- Support Sales & Operations processes by providing logistics input and ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and supply strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement using performance metrics such as Proof of Delivery (POD), Net Promoter Score (NPS), and on-time delivery.
- Implement best practices, automation tools, and process improvements to enhance logistics efficiency and visibility.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior logistics team members.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field.
- 5 years of work experience in logistics and supply chain role, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Prior experience working at a freight forwarding company or managing international freight forwarding operations is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs compliance, and international shipping practices.
- Proven track record in managing overseas imports into the U.S. across multiple modes (air, ocean, ground).
- Experience in the renewable energy, solar, or manufacturing industry preferred.
- Familiarity with logistics performance metrics.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process improvements and cost savings.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.
Company Description
LONGi is the world’s largest solar technology company, supplying over 30 GW of high-efficiency solar wafers and modules annually, about a quarter of the global solar market. With unparalleled financial strength in the sector, LONGi is a perennial BloombergNEF Tier 1 Supplier and the only AAA-rated solar module supplier according to PV-Tech. LONGi’s global leadership stems for its core values: innovation and sustainable development. The company has invested well over $1 billion into R&D in the past three years and currently holds multiple world record efficiencies for next-generation solar cell technologies. Furthermore, LONGi is committed to the Climate Group’s RE100, EV100 and EP100 initiatives and will source 100% renewables-based electricity across all its operations by 2028.
