Global Wind Plant Supply Chain Lead

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long)

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Repayment

EAP and Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Nordex Group in the United States seeks a Supply Chain Plant Manager to lead production planning, material management, warehouse operations, and logistics strategy for a wind energy manufacturing site. This role drives KPI attainment, demand planning, and supplier coordination across domestic and international sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international supply chain roles, strong analytics, and experience with SAP. Travel to project sites and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an international Supply Chain position.
• Bachelor's degree Preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (or advanced education such as an MBA or APICS certification)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Preferably SAP).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to complex situations.
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, analyze, and coordinate production planning, material management, plant warehouse and logistics platform areas, ensuring departmental KPIs are consistently achieved
• Manage and organize supply and logistics work for materials and finished goods until storage area.
• Manage resources, including staff and equipment, to support plant warehouse and logistic platform activities within a given budget.
• Plan and coordinate demand, including the launch of delivery schedules to suppliers, inventory, and production planning, to ensure reliable material availability, mitigate potential shortages, and maintain a consistent material flow.
• Oversee warehousing, distribution, and transportation to execute inbound logistics tasks.
• Coordinate with other departments and areas to guarantee supplies on time and in full and operational alignment to ensure the proper delivery of finished goods.
• Ensure adherence to efficient processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to avoid any sustainably inefficiencies.
• Implement and maintain standards and ensure compliance with HSE guidelines within the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Business / Engineering

MBA or APICS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nordex Group in the United States seeks a Supply Chain Plant Manager to lead production planning, material management, warehouse operations, and logistics strategy for a wind energy manufacturing site. This role drives KPI attainment, demand planning, and supplier coordination across domestic and international sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international supply chain roles, strong analytics, and experience with SAP. Travel to project sites and a valid driver's license are required.