LOGISTICS MANAGER - RENEWABLE ENERGY (WIND)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job LOGISTICS MANAGER - RENEWABLE ENERGY (WIND). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Immediate start – strong pipeline of projects
• Join a passionate and dynamic Australian based Projects team
• Respected global wind energy solutions company

About the role:

In your role as a Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Australian Projects delivery team to manage the logistics, import and distribution of wind turbine components to Senvion’s wind farm sites across Australia. 

Reporting to the Transport, Cranage and Installation Manager APAC, your role will see you work closely with Senvion’s Logistics team at our Hamburg, Germany Head quarters, local land transport companies, Non-Conformance Coordinator, shipping companies and their agents along with Senvion’s site and project management teams.

This busy and varied role will see you assume accountability for: 

• Management and coordination of the complete transport package of a project including management of all incoming components, Customs clearance, storage and local land transport;
• Supporting the site team with the management of all logistics related matters;
• Ensuring the required flow of materials to projects is managed according to project schedule;
• Managing the tender process for transport from definition of scope, offer evaluation until contract award;
• Management of day-to-day planning and coordination of all local transport activities;
• Monitoring and managing performance of contractors and monitor compliance with instructions and specifications;
• Monitor and manage HSE performance of local contractors until site entrance; 
• Management of the return of NCR material in consultation with the NCR Coordinator; and
• Management of claims in consultation with project management.

Your role will see you work closely with local site teams and Project Managers and Schedulers to ensure that all imports and exports are managed efficiently, safely and inline with contractual obligations.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity that will see you involved in cutting edge Australian wind projects utilising the latest turbine technology new to Australia.

This role will be based in our Melbourne CBD office and may see you travel to various Australian ports and sites along with international travel as required.

What you will bring:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• An undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent; 
• Experience in a similar position ideally with an OEM within the renewable sector in a Logistics or import role involved in the import of large scale project cargo; 
• Solid understanding of Australian Customs laws, import tax, quarantine requirements and familiarity with the import of general freight and project cargo; 
• Experience in the coordination of over-dimensional freight and management of contractors providing these services;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills;  
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities and extensive knowledge of the Australian wind sector; 
• Solid SAP skills; and 
• An unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.

You will be highly organised and flourish in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. 

Your ability to manage juggle competing deadlines along with your ability to manage complex business/customer relationships in a professional, tactful manner will be an area of strength. 

Your time management abilities, flexibility coupled with your strong attention to detail will see you thrive in our team. 

What’s on offer?

• An industry competitive salary package. 
• Extensive on the job training, access to further educational support to help you achieve your career aspirations along with the option to participate in a range of team activities.
• Senvion values your commitment to our business and is proud to support initiatives to better balance your family and work life. These include the option to purchase additional annual leave and flexibility to support your busy life.  
• An opportunity to be part of a passionate and committed team in exciting and rapidly developing Australian market.

Our business:

Senvion Australia has been delivering wind energy solutions since 2002.

Our people have the skills and expertise to safely design, build, operate and maintain wind farms.  

We have delivered over 900 megawatts of wind capacity across 14 projects in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

The Australian team is also responsible for Senvion's presence in the Asia Pacific region, and has been active in the Japan marketsince 2003. 

Senvion Australia is a 100% owned subsidiary of Hamburg-based Senvion GmbH,a wind turbine manufacturer with close to 15 gigawatts of wind energy installed globally.

Senvion Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promotes equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and women are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume below.

Your time is valuable and we won’t leave you waiting. Our advertising closes on 22 July 2018, and you can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date. Best of luck!