Job Description:
Job Title: Logistics Analyst – Ocean Freight Bookings
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Logistics Professional specializing in Ocean Freight operations to support our global renewable energy supply chain, particularly in the solar tracker manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing international logistics operations, ensuring efficient coordination between suppliers, freight forwarders, and carriers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee freight bookings and coordinate all shipment activities with suppliers, freight forwarders, and ocean carriers.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure cargo readiness, accurate shipping documentation, and on-time dispatch from suppliers’ factory to Port of Origin.
- Act as the primary logistics liaison for international project teams across multiple time zones, maintaining flexibility to support global operations.
- Lead weekly supplier performance reviews, analyzing key metrics such as cargo readiness and the timely submission of booking forms to freight forwarders.
- Manage and strengthen vendor relationships, monitoring freight forwarder performance and ensuring adherence to agreed service level expectations.
- Ensure that any delays in Cargo Ready Dates (CRD) are promptly reported to the planning team/ Booking Manager for proactive resolution.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure that booking forms are shared with freight forwarders 1–2 weeks prior to the allocation week, enabling smooth scheduling and shipment planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or International Business.
- 6–8 years of experience in ocean freight operations within manufacturing, freight forwarding, or ocean carrier environments.
- Experience in the solar trackers or solar components is a strong advantage.
- Excellent coordination, analytical, and English communication skills with the ability to manage complex international shipments.
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 NextpowerSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or International Business
- 6-8 years experience in ocean freight operations within manufacturing, freight forwarding, or ocean carrier environments
- Experience with solar trackers or solar components
- Excellent coordination, analytical, and English communication skills
- Experience managing complex international shipments and coordinating suppliers, freight forwarders, and ocean carriers
Nextracker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. The company stood up its own plan in 2023 alongside additional welfare benefits in early 2024.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness offerings include yoga and meditation classes, onsite chair massages and bicycles, commuter/rideshare support, and EV charging at some locations. These extras supplement the core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family medical leave are included alongside PTO and paid holidays. This complements the broader U.S. benefits menu.
Nextracker Insights
What We Do
Since day one, Nextracker’s mission has been to transition the world to affordable, renewable power, by developing the highest-performing and resilient solar tracking technologies and software in the market for our customers. From sustainable tracker solutions that conform to uneven terrain and withstand extreme weather, Nextracker systems have resilience built in. Nextracker leads the solar industry with solar tracker technologies that optimize and increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI
