Senior Specialist, Warehousing
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026 highlighting our dedication to integrity transparency and responsible business practices.
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.
The Sr. Specialist Warehousing is responsible for coordinating and executing the warehousing activities that support the companys utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. The role supports the sourcing contracting mobilization and ongoing administration of third-party warehouses used to store high-value owner-furnished equipment with particular emphasis on photovoltaic modules large power transformers inverters battery energy storage equipment and related balance-of-plant materials. This position serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for warehouse readiness safe handling inventory integrity service-provider coordination documentation accuracy and timely release of equipment to project sites escalating key risks and decisions to management as needed.
- Support warehousing strategy execution for major renewable energy equipment including capacity tracking geographic coverage analysis facility evaluation cost visibility and contingency planning.
- Coordinate the sourcing evaluation negotiation support and administration of third-party warehousing and logistics services agreements including scopes of work rate structures service levels insurance requirements security liability claims change control and transition support.
- Perform and coordinate operational due diligence of warehouse providers including facility capability indoor and outdoor storage suitability structural and yard capacity security fire protection environmental controls access labor availability and business continuity.
- Validate that warehouses can safely receive unload store preserve inspect and reload oversized and high-value equipment. Confirm availability and suitability of cranes rigging forklifts heavy-haul access lifting plans qualified operators laydown areas and manufacturer-specific handling requirements.
- Apply industry-specific storage and handling requirements for PV modules and large transformers including pallet and serial-number traceability physical segregation stacking restrictions damage prevention weather protection preservation activities oil-filled equipment considerations and coordination with original equipment manufacturers.
- Coordinate inbound delivery receipt inspection discrepancy documentation damage segregation storage inventory reporting and outbound release to project sites in alignment with construction schedules and site readiness.
- Monitor third-party warehouse performance through operating reviews key performance indicators issue logs corrective actions invoice validation claims management and escalation of service safety schedule cost or inventory exceptions.
- Maintain clear chain of custody and complete supporting documentation for equipment movements including bills of lading packing lists delivery receipts inspection records photographs release orders and warehouse inventory reports.
- Ensure equipment is segregated and traceable by purchase order project pallet serial number material and storage location as required preventing commingling or unauthorized movement of inventory.
- Partner with Procurement Project Management Construction Engineering Finance Accounting Tax Treasury Legal Risk Insurance and equipment category leads to resolve warehousing issues and support compliant project execution.
- Work with the Insurance team to confirm appropriate coverage requirements for warehouse locations and owner-furnished equipment values including declared values location-level exposure certificate of insurance requirements policy limits deductibles claims protocols and changes in stored inventory value over time.
- Support warehouse mobilization and demobilization including service-provider onboarding operating procedures reporting cadence inventory transfer final reconciliation and orderly transition to another provider when required.
- Track warehousing demand committed and available capacity storage and handling spend invoice accuracy against contract terms and activity records and inputs for budget and cash-flow forecasting.
- Identify and escalate operational constraints created by changing project schedules early deliveries delayed site readiness equipment reallocations or urgent releases while protecting safety contractual rights inventory accuracy and project value.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of logistics and warehouse controls standard work dashboards provider scorecards audit trails and inventory visibility.
- Represent the company with warehouse providers carriers equipment suppliers and project stakeholders while demonstrating strong ownership sound judgment and company values.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-site high-value third-party warehouse relationships with strong commercial and operational discipline.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse contracting contract administration service-level management rate validation claims insurance risk allocation and vendor performance management.
- Working knowledge of insurance coordination for warehouse operations and OFE storage including coverage requirements insured values certificates of insurance claims support and coordination with internal Risk and Insurance stakeholders.
- Practical understanding of heavy-equipment receiving and handling including cranes rigging heavy-haul access lift planning qualified labor and safe loading and unloading practices.
- Industry knowledge of storage preservation inspection and handling requirements for PV modules large transformers inverters BESS equipment and other renewable energy components.
- Ability to translate project schedules and equipment delivery plans into warehouse capacity handling labor and release requirements.
- Strong analytical negotiation problem-solving communication relationship-management and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented execution with the ability to manage multiple projects facilities providers and priorities simultaneously.
- Proactive ownership of exceptions and follow-through with the ability to work autonomously and mobilize cross-functional support when needed.
- Safety-first mindset and the confidence to challenge warehouse or handling practices that do not meet contractual manufacturer or operational requirements.
- Ability to escalate issues clearly and timely with practical recommendations supported by data documentation and operational facts.
- Three or more years of progressive experience in warehousing third-party logistics logistics procurement contract management project logistics or supply chain operations.
- Direct experience sourcing contracting mobilizing or managing third-party warehouses for high-value oversized heavy or technically sensitive equipment.
- Experience managing commercial agreements and service providers including scope pricing performance invoices claims corrective actions and contract compliance.
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations inventory controls receiving and shipping documentation chain of custody physical counts and reconciliation.
- Minimum proficiency in ERP and inventory-management logic including purchase orders material or item masters plants storage locations goods receipts inventory movements and supporting documentation. SAP experience is beneficial but not required; role-specific SAP training will be provided.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to maintain trackers analyze provider data validate costs and communicate operational status clearly.
- Ability to travel to warehouse supplier port and project locations as business needs require.
- Experience in utility-scale solar battery energy storage power generation transmission EPC construction or heavy industrial logistics.
- Hands-on knowledge of PV module packaging and pallet controls transformer preservation requirements crane and rigging coordination and heavy-haul facility requirements.
- Experience supporting warehouse audits inventory counts insurance reviews tax-sensitive storage decisions or financial and regulatory diligence.
- Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP platform Power BI Tableau transportation-management systems warehouse-management systems or logistics visibility tools.
- Degree or professional certification in supply chain management logistics engineering construction management business or a related field.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.