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We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Clean Energy Systems (CES) Division is growing rapidly and moving forward in production scaling of our residential energy solutions. We are looking for an Operations Manager within the Supply Chain org to develop, maintain, and refine our international trade compliance, governmental programs, inventory oversight and fulfilment optimization strategy to manage the increase in volume and production. This position is crucial to achieving company goals for customer experience and profitability.

This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain Operations and will be remote or located in Los Angeles or San Bernadino County of California.

Responsibilities

Work collectively with the CES supply chain and corporate logistics/warehousing teams on the development, leadership, and execution of:

Order fulfilment, inventory strategy, and network optimization modeling.

Inventory management oversight of CES metrics, transactions and communications.

International Trade compliance ensuring all manufacturer and imports of inventory is fully compliant with all government legislation, ethics and company environmental operations.

Oversight and management of governmental incentives, laws and rules surrounding clean energy initiatives.

Engage in the development of long-range international logistics processes, costs, carrier relations, cost and pricing negotiations for contracts with freight forwarders or brokerages.

Evaluate the performance of CES international import and export trade compliance in all aspects of the supply chain. Protect corporate reputations and employees by facilitating legal and responsible trading. Minimize exposure to fines and penalties included child labor and country of origin issues. Promote customer satisfaction by avoiding import delays and continuous improvement through automation, system, and process improvements.

Develop and implement processes for the management of all Governmental incentives and rules including IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) best practices to drive oversight, reporting management of credits and other benefit advantages for the organization related to IRA.

Oversee and support inventory accuracy related to RMA and returns in North America, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that transactional processes and information communications run smoothly.

Partner closely with vendors and cross functional teams to set and/or implement import logistics processes, procedures, and systems and follow through with implementation.

Analyze and work with freight forwarders (3rd Party Service Provider) and cross functional teams to improve import logistics operations processes, yield, workflow, and implement changes.

Work closely with the inventory manager and supply chain team to perform analysis of inventory upkeep, metrics and executions. Ensure we are managing our inventory effectively, reporting accurate inventory data, and cycle-time.

Manage and lead other special projects as assigned by the executive team.

Administer, evaluate and support the management of international import export carriers’ sea, land, air, other moderate to large contracts. Independently negotiate with supplier’s contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements, scope, and terms involving responsibility, liability, indemnification, and intellectual property.

Interpret the conditions and terms of contracts including fiscal and legal implications and advise management on all significant procedures and regulations affecting the contract.

Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and government regulations.

Monitor and manage costs to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications/Experience

SAP (or similar ERP) experience

Inventory management experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to drive action in a matrix organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management or equivalent experience and training

5+ years of experience in operations or supply chain functions (ex. international freight compliance, logistics, customer service, inventory management, transportation, import/export, project management). Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.