DescriptionFirst Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
- Manage daily business and commercial activities between suppliers, customers, key logistic service providers, and First Solar including inbound and outbound shipment tracking, booking confirmations, arrangement of container pick up/drop off, expediting cargo and coordinating delivery of finished goods, CAPEX, BOM, BOS, strategic materials and spare parts.
- Execute logistics coordination via truck, ocean and air liaising with import brokers, freight forwarders, inland freight carriers, FS Manufacturing facilities, customers and suppliers to meet delivery dates while optimizing freight costs.
- Prepare rate quotations; file them and follow-up on missing information or requests for additional pricing.
- Manage and input all SAP master data entry (rates, lanes, etc.).
- Prepare and distribute international documentation for shipments originating in the Vietnam to global destinations.
- File freight claims when applicable.
- Prepare monthly and special request reports as required.
- Ensure adherence to domestics and international regulations governing import/export activities.
- Ensure compliance to safety and health procedures at workplace.
Experience:
- 3 plus years of experience in Supply Chain is required
- 3 plus years of operational experience in worldwide logistics and import/export operations or purchasing of the global commodity or related products.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in cross functional teams is required
- Experience using SAP or other ERP systems
- Good written, communication and organizational skills
Education:
- College Degree or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation
- Or Business related field with 3 years plus of related working experience.
Required Skills:
- Familiarity with the functionality of SAP, or other ERP systems
- Ability to take direction, work independently and in collaboration with others
- Proven computer skills in a Windo bws environment; Microsoft office, Excel and Word skills required
- Ability to prioritize tasks consistent with achieving overall supply management organizational goals.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
- Ability to complete tasks on time
- Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate with functional peers and peer group managers.
- Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for government, legal regulations and environmental issues.
- Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9000, ISO14000, safety, housekeeping, etc.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
