Senior Logistics Manager

Clarksville, TN, US, 37040

Date: Sep 13, 2023

Microvast, Inc.

We are committed to providing our customers with outstanding selection and value, the highest quality products and superior customer service. Inspired by the values upon which we began our company, we remain dedicated to our customers, our associates, and our communities.

Position Description

Founded in 2006, Microvast is an innovator of Li-ion battery technology. We continue to succeed due to the passion, focus, and expertise of our people, and we now need a Senior Logistics Manager to manage the multiple logistics requirements we have across North America including delivery of prototype and production product, manufacturing equipment, raw materials and inter-plant transfers while working with freight forwarders and domestic freight carriers to ensure delivery at the best cost and consistent reliability.

Job Responsibilities

Provide strategy and oversight with domestic and international logistics service providers to deliver both internal and external customer requirements.
Provide financial updates and recommendations that improve operational results and profitability.
Create, develop, and monitor KPI metrics for all logistics needs to include cost, tracking and delivery. Provide updates and recommendations for the company.
Develop additional vendor relationships and drive negotiations to ensure targeted cost savings.
Develop and maintain a scorecard to track all deliveries including product, raw material, and equipment.
Participate in freight forwarder and carrier reviews and audits.
Liaise between sales, production, and R&D to ensure that all deliveries are done via the most cost-effective method and tracked and reported upon as required.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics planning, international transportation operations, and project management
Must have experience in multiple roles throughout the logistics spectrum including multiple modes of transportation, performing RFP, freight forwarder comparison, Incoterms, DGR, and HTS codes.
Demonstrated project and budget management skills.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions to problems.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and effectively communicate with all levels of management.
Willingness to travel
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements

Summary

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Disabled/Veteran.