Logistics Lead - APAC

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

Job Description: Lead day-to-day logistics execution for utility-scale solar projects across Australia countries but not limited to. Plan, manage, and control door-to-door multimodal shipments (road, ocean, air) for domestic and international moves—keeping flows aligned to project schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements. Coordinate last-mile activities and deliveries to project sites, manage 3PLs and customs brokers, and keep internal and external stakeholders proactively informed—delivering on-time, identifying cost deviations, and compliant movements from suppliers to job sites, while monitoring cost and service performance and taking corrective actions fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply chain coordination Plan, execute, and oversee all logistics activities from suppliers to project sites, ensuring materials align with project schedules and priorities.
• Control door-to-door flows with a focus on last-mile, including transloading at 3PLs warehouses, tautliner road transport, container drayage, and slot arrangements at project sites.
• Transportation management Arrange and optimize road/ocean/air shipments to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate last-mile deliveries to project sites ensuring compliance among all stakeholders involved.
• Track deliveries end-to-end and take timely corrective actions on any deviations.
• Vendor management Lead day-to-day performance of freight forwarders and customs brokers; ensuring the compliance of SLAs and drive corrective actions.
• Compliance & safety Ensure adherence to Incoterms 2020, Australia transport regulations and procedures, and site HSE requirements.
• Be well-versed in shipping documents; validate B/L, invoices, packing lists, FTA, certificates, and coordinate customs clearances.
• Communication & reporting Maintain clear, timely updates with internal stakeholders (Project Managers, Delivery Managers, etc) and external stakeholders (3PLs, brokers, customers).
• Maintain daily/weekly reports with current project status and escalations.
• Business Systems Keep TMS fully up to date; maintain data accuracy across project execution and history.
• Use TMS/Anaplan and other visibility tools and advanced Excel.
• Problem-solving & continuous improvement Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges.
• Drive improvement opportunities across the supply chain; comply with and improve SOPs/Work Instructions.
• Produce project close-outs and lessons-learned reports and others related.
• Cost & management Monitor budget vs. actuals and highlight deviations.
• Own vendor and lane KPIs; implement corrective actions and share learnings across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• 6–8+ years of experience in logistics coordination/operations within industrial, EPC, or energy sectors, ideally involving solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australia transportation modes, regulations, and shipping processes (Incoterms 2020, customs, packaging, etc.).
• Proven track record managing end-to-end multimodal transportation (road, ocean, air) across Australia.
• Experience coordinating 3PLs, customs brokers, suppliers, and last-mile deliveries to project sites.
• Demonstrated ability to manage SLAs, monitor KPIs, and drive vendor performance.
• Proficient in TMS, ERP systems, Anaplan, and advanced Microsoft Excel; experience with OTM will be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to sites, ports, warehouses, customers, and suppliers.

Core Competencies

• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Committed to compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

About Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.