About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.
Requirements
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Responsible for all inbound parts shipping into the vehicle manufacturing facility ensuring on time delivery within budget for all incoming material
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Train and develop designated Logistics team to have a working knowledge of main operational tasks for their role (i.e., quoting, booking, tracking, and auditing invoices)
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Drive engagement of Third-Party Logistics partners imbedding a full understanding of their main objectives and the impact of their operational tasks on attainment of business KPIs
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Promote the importance of teamwork and a positive work environment
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Pro-actively determine any anticipated shortfall in relation to Customers’ expectations and work with appropriate parties to resolve
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Drive ongoing communication with Key contacts to build a capable team
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Manage process failures to ensure that Logistics contacts collaborate with suppliers to implement effective corrective actions
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Identify and report to management potential customer and/or supplier concerns
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Manage customs, VAT, duties, taxes, and international trade compliance to ensure best in class standards
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Strong focus on sustainability and minimizing environmental impacts
Basic Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
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Bachelors’ Degree required, Masters’ Degree Preferred
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10+ years’ experience in transportation, logistics management in automotive
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Expertise in contract bidding and award along with managing multiple modes of transportation including ocean, rail, air, and ground
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Prior experience managing Consolidation Center Operations in China preferred
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Customer-service mindset with an exceptional “can-do” and service-oriented attitude
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Advanced sense of urgency and attention to detail
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Proven organizational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail while managing multiple, simultaneous projects under deadline pressure
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Superior verbal and written communication skills
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Proficient working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and SAP preferred
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Strong strategic thinking and honed analytical skills - able to help others make connections and see the big picture
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Familiar with common international certification related industry standards
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Must have a balance of both reactive and initiative-taking characteristics
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Global mindset with experience working in an international/multi-cultural matrix environment
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Experience leading diverse and remote teams
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Multi-lingual (English, German, moderate understanding of Mandarin is highly preferable)
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Energy and Edge
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Result Oriented
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Passion
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Ability to listen, engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
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Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.
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Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
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Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
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Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
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Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from various sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
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Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
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Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Additional Requirements.
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Must be willing to travel both domestically, as well as internationally, as required
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.