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Description

Title: Sr. Logistics Manager
Department: FlexRack Center

Location:Cleveland, OH

Supervisor: Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status:Hybrid

SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGER

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

FLEXRACK by Qcellsis an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries.FLEXRACK by Qcells also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FLEXRACK by Qcells has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of logistics operations. This role oversees inbound supply, warehousing, outbound shipments to project sites and off-site storage facilities, transportation, and compliance with international trade regulations. Ensures high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with project schedules. The position plays a key role in managing supply chain risks, improving materials flow, and supporting FLEXRACK’s operations, meeting business objectives, and ensuring logistics team contributes to FLEXRACK’s competitive advantage. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management or another management personnel that the CEOof the Company may designate. This position is located inCleaveland, OH and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee and optimize all logistics operations: inbound raw materials, warehousing, inventory control, and outbound shipments to project sites.

· Manage both domestic and international shipping, including customs/import-export documentation, compliance, and international freight.

· Lead 3PL providers, transportation partners, and carriers: negotiate rates, monitor performance, ensure service levels.

· Establish, monitor, and report KPIs related to logistics performance: lead times, cost per unit shipped, inventory accuracy, delivery on time.

· Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping) to boost efficiency, reduce cost, waste, and lead‐time.

· Collaborate with project management, procurement, operations, supplier/customer quality to align logistics strategy with project schedules and business goals.

· Lead, coach, develop logistics team; ensure staff competence in systems (WMS / ERP), SOPs, safety, and regulatory compliance.

· Manage budget and cost control for logistics functions; identify opportunities to optimize costs (transport, storage, packaging).

· Manage cycle counting and year-end 100% inventory count.

· Close collaboration with Qcells Logistics team to ensure synergistic benefits.

· Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition

· Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

· Experience: Minimum 10+ years in domestic and international logistics/supply chain, customs, import/export regulations, with several years in a leadership or managerial role

· Skills:

o Familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS).

o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills

o Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

o Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment.

o Knowledge of renewable energy, solar tracker, or heavy equipment logistics is a plus.

o Experience with solar racking / construction industry logistics or project logistics.

· Certifications:Certifications like Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma, etc. arehighlypreferred.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Stationary Position: frequentlyremains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

· Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

· Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

· Hearing and Speech:frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

· Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

· Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

· Travel: upto30%asneeded

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

· This ismostly a managerialrolebased at FLEXRACK headquarters in Cleveland, OH with frequent visitsto Youngstown Torque Tube factory/warehouse and multiple offsitewarehousefacilities.

· Requiressometraveltovendorsites, ports, and fieldprojectlocations.

· Some after-hours/weekendcoordinationisneededwhenprojectdeliveryschedulesdemand.

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Regular professional, officebusinesssetting

· Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

· Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

· Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by FLEXRACK by Qcells are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at

hr-usa@qcells.com

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