JinkoSolar is one of the world's leading PV Solar panel manufacturers, with a strong and growing presence across the globe.  With a vertically integrated model, producing high quality crystalline ingots, wafers, cells and mono- and multi-crystalline PV panels.  We employ over 10,000 individuals throughout our offices in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America, and continue our growth by expanding into South America in 2013.  As one of the largest manufacturing bases for solar products, we also established a global R&D center in partnership with leading universities to engage in continuous technology innovation to high-power, best-matched solar solutions for customers.  For every member of our staff, solar energy is not just a business.  It is also a means of contributing to a greener tomorrow through persistent efforts and passion.  "We build your trust in the sun" is our core value.  We continuously innovate and provide the highest quality PV products and services to deliver the best solar energy solutions for our partners.  For more information, please visit: www.jinkosolar.com

The US Inventory Asset Control & Logistics Manager is a hybrid role will be responsible for successful management of inventory in US warehouses, maintaining SOP with 3PL partners, and resolving logistical issues related to project deliveries. A successful person in this position will be proactive, able to work locally and globally at fast pace, and have a strong, committed work ethic. This position will have a dual reporting structure, reporting into the US General Manager in San Francisco and the Director of Logistics in Shanghai. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  INVENTORY ASSET CONTROL  

• Establish and manage SOPs with 3PL partners to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner 

• Ensure accuracy of inventory transfer-in and transfer-out records from 3PL warehouses 

• Manage and ensure accurate input of inventory transfer-in and transfer-out in the system 

• Maintain record of relevant PO/Bill documentation of procurement items in the system • Maintain communication and relationship with 3PL warehouses 

• Reconcile perpetual inventory in the system & 3PL warehouses inventory count reports 

• Perform quarterly/semi-annually cyclic inventory inspection and count 

• Monitor inventory turnover days and provide weekly/monthly reports to Management 

• Manage new warehouse/vendor selection and negotiate contracts as needed 

• Support Business Operations Department in streamlining communication with 3PL, ensure timely arrival of inbound shipments to meet outbound schedules, and obtain information needed for warehouse capacity planning 

• Support Customer Service Department with claims transactions that involve inventory in/out of warehouse 

• Support internal and external inventory audit 

 LOGISTICS  

• Control logistics spending and perform cost analyses for Management 

• Collaborate with Customs brokers for U.S. Customs entries and duty payments 

• Engage in direct communication and work with overseas Logistics teams for continued improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost control 

• Domestic and international travel, as required 

• Other tasks as assigned by the US General Manager or the Director of Logistics 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 3-5 years experiences in global/US logistics, 3PL Warehouse/Inventory management 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, logistic, or related field; Master’s degree a plus 

• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs’ and other Federal Agencies’ regulations, Incoterms and Harmonized Tariff Classifications 

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• High degree of reliability and integrity; detail oriented 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)   

• Experience with ERP systems (ie. SAP, Netsuite, etc.) 

• Experience with QuickBooks a plus 

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and regionally, up to 60% of the time • Written and Spoken fluency in Mandarin a plus 

JinkoSolar's US headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA.