Manager, Logistics

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Manager of Logistics in Chicago, IL, with over 5 years of experience. The role involves leading the logistics team, developing strategies for equipment transportation and storage, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with trade policies. Responsibilities include optimizing logistics operations and coordinating equipment delivery to project sites. A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field is required.
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

Invenergy is seeking a Manager of Logistics with more than 5 years of experience who will act as team lead, responsible for the management of Invenergy’s owner furnished equipment inventory. This individual will serve as the internal subject matter expert for all aspects of importing, transporting, and storage of critical equipment to operating project sites. This individual will support the procurement efforts of Invenergy’s construction and operations project portfolios by ensuring that equipment is deployed to site on time, safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing and executing logistics strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with global trade policies. This position will be based in Chicago, Illinois and will report through the Invenergy’s Global Sourcing department.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Logistics Team Lead – Lead the logistics team, managing people, processes, and scopes of work in support of Invenergy’s owner-supplied inventory.
• Strategic Development – Develop and implement a comprehensive logistics strategy that cost-effectively optimizes the transportation, storage, and delivery of Invenergy’s inventory equipment. Build robust reporting capabilities to ensure real-time visibility for key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Supplier Relationship and Contract Management – Establish and own relationships with third party logistics partners, including intermodal 3PLs, freight forwarders, trucking companies, ports, and terminals. Negotiate high-value project and portfolio-level transportation and warehousing agreements, ensuring cost-effective, high quality, and scalable logistics and storage solutions.
• Import Management and Trade Compliance – Develop and maintain relationships with OEM counterparts, brokerage partners, internal and external trade counsel, and government agencies to ensure that Invenergy’s supply chain is in compliance with global trade policy. Establish data analysis and recordkeeping best practices in support of import management and trade compliance.
• Equipment Storage and Delivery to Site – Build and maintain network of equipment storage locations, facilitate receipt of equipment at storage facilities, and execute transportation of equipment to operational and under-construction power generation project locations. Track and coordinate vessel arrivals, port logistics, and documentation for import shipments. Optimize delivery schedules in accordance with vendor, contractor, and project requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 5+ years' professional experience; prior experience in logistics, domestic freight, and imports
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Proven organizational, time management, critical thinking, communication, and reporting skills
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with power generation or renewable energy industries
• Experience coordinating logistics for active construction sites with complex delivery schedules
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel and Power BI
• Familiarity with equipment supply agreements and construction contract language
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically to project sites, supplier locations, logistics hubs, and warehousing locations

Base Pay

$120,000 – $150,000 USD Annual

Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.