Logistics Supervisor

Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide.  Canadian Solar’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs.  For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com. 

Position Summary: 

The Supervisor, Logistics will overseeing the logistics operations for the company. This includes planning, execution, forwarder management, and tracking of the company's logistics activities. The role will require a collaborative personality, as it interacts closely with internal and external contacts within the supply chain. The ideal candidate will be an analytical person that has problem solving capabilities, and someone that is able to rapidly pivot their focus in a fast-paced environment.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist with development and implementation logistics policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with the company’s overall strategy. 

• Maintain logistics partner network to ensure the timely delivery of products and materials to the company’s facilities and ship-points. 

• Manage daily transportation updates for both international and domestic freight shipments.  

• Ensure record keeping within SAP for both inbound and outbound shipments. 

• Work with purchasing, materials, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials to ensure production teams are supported with adequate material supply. 

• Aid in reviewing and improving standardized logistics systems and support warehouse process flows by conducting assessments of material transportation plans. 

• Maintain logistics documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as customs and import/export requirements. 

• Troubleshoot transportation-related issues and serve as a point of contact on transportation-related inquiries or issues. 

• Prepare and deliver regular reports on logistics performance, highlighting key metrics and KPIs. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or similar field. 

• 1-2 years of experience leading small teams managing logistics and transportation functions. 

• In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes, global supply chain best-practice, global freight forwarding, customs, customs documentation, and domestic freight transportation. 

• Experience developing KPI and monitoring performance using relevant metrics. 

• Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude, to build effective processes with cross-functional departments, and provide excellent service to internal teams. 

• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and navigating freight-industry vendor portals. 

• Familiarity with U.S. CBP, tariffs, and customs regulations such as AD/CVD and Section 301. 

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to condense large amounts of information and effectively present it to business leaders. 

• Highly adaptable and able to prioritize team workload and manage multiple projects. 

• Proactive, analytical, problem-solver. 

• Bonus points for relevant experience in the renewable energy sector, Dangerous Goods and/or HAZMAT experience. 

Compensation and 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 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.