Logistics Business Process Manager

The Logistics Business Process Manager will be based in Hyderabad. Onboarding will be virtual for the time being with occasional socially distanced meetings at a Nextracker office. In this position, you will report to the Logistics Business Analyst Manager,

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Here is a glimpse of what you will do:-

• Consolidate and analyze financial data including reconciliations, period-to-period variance analysis, analyzing cost deviation with variance explanations.
• Maintain the financial status of 100+ multiple projects in weekly status reports showing budget, forecast, extra cost, and invoice status.
• Ensure the reporting of each Freight Forwarder rates are strictly adhered to -- especially in regards: invoicing, costs, payments (including terms), and budgets.
• Develop and refine business case assessments with relevant teams to support department decisions.
• Facilitate operating team (including: Logistics, Planning, Sourcing, & Purchasing) by presenting data in cohesive reports that provide clear communication and recommendations on cost impact.
• Additional ad-hoc assignments and projects supporting Logistics including month-end financial reporting, longer-term Business Plan development, benchmarking and process analysis.
• Look for optimization opportunities and define repeatable processes for similar freight scenarios.
• Identify data sources, develop KPI’s to measure all relevant aspects of Ad-Hoc logistics.
• Establish control processes and guidelines for data maintenance.
• Anticipate challenges and disruptions to freight cost and design mitigation strategies.
• Support Logistics financial reviews and provide analytical support for RFQ's and RFI's as needed.
• Compile and create reports, graphs, charts, documents and slide presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and PowerBI.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system and project SOP documentation.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):-

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• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) – preferred.
• 8+ years relevant experience with logistics, transportation, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-modal logistics pricing structure (ocean, rail, truck, air, and customs brokerage).
• 2+ years of variance analysis experience (actuals to forecast comparison) and period-to-period analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowing how to use formulas in Excel is required. VBA macro skills is required.
• Knowledge in SQL and PowerBI or other BI tools is preferred.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:-

• Proven technical, quantitative and critical-thinking skills, high level of independent judgment, initiative and creativity to identify and clearly communicate key performance drivers to management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in working in a fast pace environment with data ambiguity.
• High degree of autonomy and accountability for results.

Location:-

• Hyderabad, India.

Company Overview:-

It’s no accident that Nextracker leads the industry in patented features and capabilities that increase plant performance and reduce costs for EPCs, developers and asset owners. Innovation and a customer-first attitude are embedded in our DNA.

When the company’s founders set out to redefine then-existing single-axis solar tracker technology, they started with a clean slate, designing and engineering a ground-breaking system with many factors in mind: durable, consistent performance in many site conditions; ease and speed of installation, commissioning and maintenance; self-adjusting algorithms for remote control; advanced monitoring and digital connectivity—all of which would lead to superior performance and lower overall cost of ownership to operate the plant.