1 Logistics jobs in Kamloops

Company Summary:

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Location:

This is a remote position which can be based in Canada or the USA. Occasional travel to various warehouse locations and the California office will be required approximately 20% of the year.

Position Summary:

The Logistics Program Manager is responsible for managing logistics between sales and manufacturing, working across teams to forecast activity and troubleshoot exceptions. This role serves as the on-field logistics representative for North America residential energy storage product logistics operations and is key to the stable output of materials and accurate control of inventory. This is a dynamic role with different sets of challenges daily as the factory ramps up output.

As a Logistics Program Manager, you will:

• Research, create, and distribute daily short term and bi-weekly long-term forecasts of outbound shipments to logistics partners so providers can plan transportation and inbound capacity
• Source warehousing options for Canada, US & Mexico to ensure affordable storage & local stock
• Work with the Sales Operation Manager to track material in various stages between manufacturing and sales. Analyze and report the status of inventory volumes daily
• Map logistics process flow and highlight areas for improvement; analyze where software solutions could be applied to create more efficient process flow
• Develop and implement shipping programs from the factory site to local warehouse as well as direct to customer
• Work closely with the internal Sales Operations and Finance team to ensure all transactions are completed properly, also look for process improvement internally
• Work with the NA Sales team to coordinate direct shipping to customers where necessary, to provide insight into manufacturing logistics requirements and shipping options, and to distribute lead times to site when needed
• Work closely with 4PL onsite personnel to ensure material is shipped in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting between the 4PL and internal teams
• Research and connect with logistics providers in the North American region; assess competitiveness of rates and service and complete new vendor onboarding steps
• Work with logistics vendors to create solutions for moving goods efficiently from warehouse/ China to Customer
• Support any required logistics SAP transactions regarding transfer of goods between our factory and our sales entity
• Track and process inbound air and sea shipments; execute transactions in SAP accurately
• Develop logistics document control standards and maintain clean logistics data in shared drives

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years managing complex warehouse & inventory operations
• 2+ years international ocean or air freight + domestic LTL/FTL ground shipping
• 1+ year sourcing, selecting & managing domestic carriers with competitive pricing
• Strong vendor & partner skills with the ability to manage indirectly
• Previous exposure tracking WIP Inventory through various stages of manufacturing/assembly
• Experience interpreting complex contracts and forecasting associated shipping timelines
• Solid PC knowledge, including ERP systems, CRMs, and expert Excel/data analysis skills
• Prior experience using SAP to track sales orders, inventory & deliveries
• Able to work independently, understand priorities and communicate effectively
• Highly flexible, with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines consistently
• Grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive and succeed in unclear situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or data analytics
• 1+ year of experience in global trade compliance, customs clearance, supply chain compliance or import tariffs preferably in a multinational environment.
• Prior experience in the solar industry and/or managing high volume inventory
• Exposure to hazardous materials regulations or dangerous goods
• Experience with analytical software such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.
• Fleet management experience

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 CAD (depending on region). This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.