Jr. Commodity Manager, Logistics

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

As the Jr. Commodity Manager, Logistics you will: 

•Analyze spend and sourcing markets for logistics services

•Evaluate market conditions and potential suppliers

•Support Sales with logistics pricing during Proposal and Bid phases

•Implement cost saving measures including alternative sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria in line with company strategy

•Own the tactical bid execution on a daily basis

•Support the Logistics operations teams as needed 

•Support the negotiation of global and regional purchasing contracts and pricing agreements

•Manage suppliers to adhere to guidelines and compliance initiatives

•Monitor supplier performance and implement supplier improvement plans

•Improve cash flow contribution through payment terms and payment schedules

•Own the supplier payment process, working closely with our global freight auditing provider

•Experience managing a freight audit company is a plus

•Execute supplier selection based on Total Cost of Ownership criteria (incl. quality, reliability, delivery, transport costs, etc.)

•Execute timely and cost-effective resolution of contractual variations with stakeholders and logistics suppliers

•Conduct business review meetings with key suppliers and partners to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify cost down and improvement opportunities.

•Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders