Senior Manager, Logistics Sourcing

Overview

Lead strategic multi-modal logistics sourcing and supplier management for global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• trade compliance
• contract negotiation
• logistics sourcing
• process optimization
• bid management
• partner onboarding

Tasks

-Stay informed of global trade, customs, and transportation regulations and ensure organizational compliance during shipment execution. -Lead commercial negotiations, contracts, and performance management with Global forwarders, and carriers across Ocean, Air, Last mile trucking and warehousing services. -Execute end-to-end logistics sourcing strategies covering cost optimization, service quality, capacity planning across all modes of transportation. -Closely collaboration with logistics operations and planning to ensure timely execution of high-impact shipments. -Work closely with legal on Service contracts discussion between Nextracker and service provider to ensure favourable terms, service level commitments and risk mitigation clauses are reviewed and finalized. -Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Project Management teams to design supply chain strategies that optimize landed costs while meeting delivery and customer requirements. -Drive continuous improvement through quarterly business reviews, performance scorecards, and supplier development programs. -Act as the escalation point for exceptions, resolving issues swiftly in coordination with providers and internal teams. -Design and implement process enhancements to increase supply chain efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness. -Lead regional and global bids for various modes of transportation including developing bid documents, evaluating proposals, and aligning sourcing decisions with global and regional leaders. -Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for achieving Nextracker goals -Identify, assess, and onboard strategic logistics partners to enhance cost efficiency, capacity and to be competitive in the region.

Requirements

• master's
• supply chain
• strategic sourcing
• 15 years
• multimodal
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Master’s Degree in Supply Chain management or Logistics from a reputed institute. -Experience in managing complex, cross-functional technical projects, balancing timelines, quality, and cost. -Highly analytical, commercially savvy, and effective communicator across all levels of the organization. -Consistent interactive teamwork -Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. -Enthusiastic customer focus -Able to develop, lead and mentor a strong, motivated team to achieve organizational goals -Minimum 15 years of experience managing multi modal logistics operations and sourcing (Ocean, Air, and Ground transportation) with a leading manufacturing or renewable company. -Proven ability to successfully manage a diverse team within and across regions -A well-developed experience of Asia, Oceania and Middle East marker achieved through managing high-volume or projects in this region.

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About NextTracker

-Operates across renewable energy and utility-scale solar sectors, offering services like tracker design, project management, installation support, and performance monitoring. -Pioneers smart tracking technology with innovations in design, engineering, and software, supported by a robust portfolio of intellectual property. -Sees robust growth in key regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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