APAC Solar Logistics Lead – Multimodal Supply Chain

Nextpower Australia Pty Ltd.; Manly; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a seasoned Logistics Lead to manage day-to-day execution of multimodal shipments for utility-scale solar projects across Australia.

You will plan and control door-to-door moves by road, ocean and air, coordinate 3PLs and brokers, ensure schedule, budget and compliance, and provide proactive updates to stakeholders.

Travel occasionally to sites and ports may be required, with a focus on cost control, KPI performance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, or related discipline.
• 6–8+ years of logistics coordination/operations experience in industrial, EPC, or energy sectors (solar preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Australian transport modes, regulations, and shipping processes (Incoterms 2020).
• Proven end-to-end multimodal transportation experience across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply chain from suppliers to project sites to match schedules.
• Manage door-to-door flows, last-mile and transloading at 3PL warehouses.
• Plan and optimize road/ocean/air shipments to meet deadlines.
• Lead vendor performance, monitor SLAs, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, regulations and HSE requirements.
• Maintain updates with internal and external stakeholders and produce reports.
• Keep TMS data current and leverage Anaplan for visibility and planning.
• Travel occasionally to sites, ports, warehouses, and suppliers.

Skills

Multimodal logistics

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/International Trade

Tools

TMS

Anaplan

ERP systems

Excel

OTM

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a seasoned Logistics Lead to manage day-to-day execution of multimodal shipments for utility-scale solar projects across Australia.

You will plan and control door-to-door moves by road, ocean and air, coordinate 3PLs and brokers, ensure schedule, budget and compliance, and provide proactive updates to stakeholders.

Travel occasionally to sites and ports may be required, with a focus on cost control, KPI performance, and continuous improvement.