Manager, Logistics Strategy and Planning

Location: Remote - United States or Canada

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Industry: Renewable Energy | Wind Energy

Travel: Required as needed

Brunel is partnering with a global organization in the wind energy sector to recruit a Manager, Logistics Strategy & Planning.

This position will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and management of logistics operations supporting wind energy projects across North America, with a strong focus on the Canadian market.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in wind energy, international and project logistics, transportation of heavy or oversized components, and the commercial management of logistics suppliers.

• Develop and manage logistics strategies and programs supporting wind energy projects
• Plan international and domestic transportation of wind turbine components
• Identify optimal ports of entry, transportation routes, equipment utilization, and delivery strategies across North America, particularly Canada
• Develop strategies to improve transportation efficiency, logistics performance, and overall project costs
• Lead RFP and RFQ processes for logistics and transportation services
• Evaluate, qualify, select, onboard, and manage logistics vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, and related service contracts
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, consultants, and logistics partners
• Develop and maintain a qualified vendor pool to support project execution
• Establish supplier performance targets across quality, cost, and delivery
• Manage supplier performance and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to develop and execute project logistics strategies
• Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives
• Support the implementation and management of logistics systems and operational tools
• Promote and maintain strong QHSE standards across employees, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Support continuous improvement of ISO management systems and processes

• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics planning
• Strong experience with domestic and international logistics and compliance
• Experience with in the wind energy / renewable energy industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience within the Canadian logistics market
• Experience with heavy haul, oversized cargo, or complex project logistics strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading RFP/RFQ processes, vendor selection, and supplier management
• Strong experience preparing, reviewing, and negotiating logistics and transportation contracts
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including budget development and management
• Ability to operate effectively within global, cross-functional, and matrix organizations
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote and international project locations as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• SAP and/or Oracle experience is a plus
• French and/or Mandarin language skills are a plus

The position offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents from Day One
• Vision coverage available from Day One
• 401(k) company matching with Day One vesting
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Group accident and critical illness insurance
• Paid maternity benefits