Sourcing Specialist Logistics - California - Nevados

Description

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all?terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility?scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in?office and on?site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self?motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Strategic Sourcing Specialist to be responsible for leading pre?sales logistics requirements and strategy. The role is focused on strategic logistics activities and will lead efforts with transportation partners and warehousing. This person will drive cost downs through current and new partnerships. They will manage trade, customs and policy with customs and border patrol and provide suggestions on tariff and duty mitigation. In addition to logistics responsibilities, this role will also assist the Director of Strategic Sourcing in special projects and day?to?day quoting activities.

The person must be a self?starter and manage their time efficiently. This role requires strong leadership qualities and will report into the Director of Sourcing.

Day?to?day tasks include meeting with suppliers, negotiating costs, creating and analyzing data through the ERP and other resources. They will run RFQs, create delivery schedules, give awards to logistics partners and provide guidance and leadership to the team while driving their own priorities.

Long?term tasks and responsibilities will include development of documentation and processes to scale the business. This individual will need to create and manage a portal (with help of other groups) that allows details to be easily shared with customers or a systematic release of data in live environment with the goals of transparency to partners. This person will be responsible for analyzing input and output, creating reports and documentation to streamline processes throughout the company from a logistics perspective.

They will develop and communicate deficiencies and drive continuous partner management to improve long?term costing and efficiencies with logistics suppliers. This person will make decisions about warehousing requirements for current and future products.

The role is not limited to these activities; opportunities will arise to take on additional sourcing responsibilities for various categories. The individual will work collaboratively with the supply chain team, engineering, sales, leadership, and Nevados suppliers. They will be expected to take leadership in accomplishing tasks and lead meetings with the internal team, suppliers, customers, and organize thoughts and release notes with open items and actions to stakeholders.

Preference may be given to candidates local to San Diego or Orange County who are able to train in person and observe a hybrid schedule when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, and strategize the growth of the logistics group.
• Screen and onboard new logistics partners to expand Nevados freight capabilities throughout the United States and globally to develop capability.
• Create LTA (Long Term Agreements) with current and new partners.
• Drive SOW documents for awards per project commitment from RFQ through execution and completion.
• Manage the entire request for proposal process for logistics.
• Manage and execute non-disclosure agreements for logistics partners, Nevados component suppliers, and other third parties.
• Update & build packaging plan and find efficient ways to provide data to customers.
• Manage data and create processes to use data and real-time analysis to make decisions and meet budgets.
• Create program for easy forecasted delivery expectations to allow sales foresight into planning schedules for customers.
• Manage and negotiate logistics and warehousing costs with Nevados logistical partners. Drive long?term negotiations with current and new logistical partners leadership.
• Conduct QBRs to validate suppliers are maintaining a high level of performance.
• Run RFQs and awards for projects and create delivery schedules and effectively hand off to execution team; drive optimization of the BOM tool and create efficiencies for performance resulting in cost reductions, as it relates to logistics costing.
• Manage customs and trade policy, working directly with Nevados trade attorney and CBP, when appropriate.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Review packaging and update, with support from engineering, 3rd party packaging partners and supply chain teams to drive costs.
• Work with operations group on data for findings and manage freight budget.
• Manage routine updates of logistics data into Nevados project quotation tools to allow for expedited project quotations.
• Develop and conduct continuous improvement on Logistics Standard Operating Procedures and How-To products.
• Manage non-project logistics.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Critical thinking and adaptability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• ERP and Microsoft Suite proficiency.
• Organizational skills to conduct follow-ups for project success.
• Experience with contracts.

Benefits & Total Compensation Package

Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role), and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full?time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long?term disability, and voluntary life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays, and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 1020% of the time for company off?sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other potential events as needed.

Inclusion at Nevados

Not sure you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway. Were committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. This includes uplifting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who are underrepresented in cleantech and the broader tech industry. Nevados is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Interview Process

At Nevados, our interview process is designed to be comprehensive and thorough to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. It typically entails 35 conversations over the course of 34 weeks. This timeline and format may vary based on the role as well as availability of team members and the candidate. The process is subject to change at any time.

Phone Screen

An initial call with Recruiting to discuss your background, expectations, and interest in the role.

Discussions with Hiring Managers

In?depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit.

Cross Functional Team Member Interviews

Meetings to gauge team dynamics and working style.

Executive Leadership Conversations

Discussions with our executive team to ensure alignment with the companys strategic goals and vision.

Professional Reference Checks

The final step before an offer involves contacting your provided professional references to verify your qualifications and past performance.

We look forward to getting to know you better and exploring the possibility of you joining our team