Logistics Manager - Renewable Energy; Willcox, AZ

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager in the renewable energy sector oversees the end-to-end movement of materials, equipment, and components required for solar, wind, battery storage, or other clean-energy projects. This role ensures that procurement, transportation, warehousing, and site delivery operations are efficient, cost-effective, and fully aligned with project schedules and safety standards.

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and manage logistics plans that support project timelines for construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Work with Senior logistics manager and Arrowhead to ensure site services, tools and equipment required for the project are set up and scheduled.
• Forecast material needs and coordinate with procurement and project management teams.
• Optimize supply chain flows, including shipments from manufacturers, ports, warehouses, owner provided equipment and job sites.
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation of large components (e.g., turbines, transformers, solar modules).
• Arrange specialized hauling, oversize/overweight permits, and route planning.
• Create a site logistics plan and provide driver handouts suppliers delivering goods.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, customs, import/export, road and site access signage, road permits/limitations and environmental regulations.
• Implement tracking systems to monitor material levels, delivery accuracy, and equipment readiness.
• Reduce waste, loss, and damage through effective inventory controls.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Negotiate contracts, rates, service-level agreements, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate vendor effectiveness and handle issue resolution.
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, engineering, and procurement throughout project execution.
• Provide real-time logistics updates, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure critical-path items are delivered on schedule.
• Ensure all transportation and material handling activities follow company safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Strictly follow and encourage safety culture with own and other site teams.
• Ensure equipment operators involved in Logistics are properly certified/ trained to operate designated machinery.
• Ensure all ground team members involved in operations are always following safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with renewable-energy project specifications and documentation standards.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance logistics quality and reliability.
• Reconcile inventory receiving vs PO records in a monthly basis with Senior Logistics Manager.
• Manage equipment requisitions rom site Management with Arrowhead arranging delivery schedules.
• Will manage/ track equipment maintenance services in coordination with Arrowhead.

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• Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting related programs and protocols
• Cost analysis proficiency to prepare and analyze comparisons and schedules using a company provided computer and standard company software
• Impeccable attention to detail and delivery of high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Knowledge of AP systems is a plus, purchase order drafts, and traditional procurement techniques and methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of major equipment vendors
• Strong understanding of import/export, customs, and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field and or Certified Supply Chain or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4 + years of experience in the supply chain & logistics industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in logistics, forecasting, and equipment procurement
• Experience working on multiple projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
• Renewable energy industry experience/ knowledge industry preferred

Professional certifications are a plus.

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or…