Logistics Quality Specialist

Ratingen , Germany
full-time

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Take charge of quality assurance in logistics by implementing rigorous inspection processes and optimizing supply chain efficiency for solar products in a dynamic environment.

Our belief:

  • At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
  • We strive to create the best possible experience for distributors, installers and end users
  • That´s why our solar inverters, energy storage systems and EV chargers are easy-to-install, reliable and user friendly

Who We Are:

  • Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
  • AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
  • With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
  • AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
  • Our team passionately believe that that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide – every day

How you´ll help us:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Logistics Quality Specialist to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be directly responsible for ensuring and continuously improving quality standards within our central european warehouse. Your primary focus will be the systematic incoming and outgoing inspection of our PV inverters and battery systems. Furthermore, you will be the central point of contact for analyzing failures and process deviations across the entire supply chain

Carrying out incoming goods inspections: Creating inspection plans and quality guidelines and systematically inspecting incoming deliveries

Carrying out outgoing goods inspections: Ensuring shipping quality, including checking the condition, packaging integrity, load securing, and completeness of pallets before delivery to the customer.

Documentation and reporting: Complete documentation of all test results, error patterns, and deviations in the quality management system (QMS). Support in the creation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and reports

Error and deviation management: Initiation and support of immediate corrective measures in the event of identified defects (e.g., blocking of goods, queries to suppliers).

Conducting error analyses (root cause analysis): Systematic investigation of the causes of quality problems in the areas of logistics (transport damage), products (inverters/batteries), supply chain processes, and internal warehouse processes.

Complaint management: Processing and supporting internal and external quality complaints in the logistics environment in close coordination with supplier management and customer service.

Process optimization: Active participation in the further development and improvement of quality and logistics processes in order to reduce error rates and increase efficiency.

Management of restricted stock: Responsibility for managing and monitoring the warehouse for defective and goods awaiting inspection (restricted area).

Requirements

Your background and skills:

  • Completed vocational training as a warehouse specialist (m/f/d), warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d) or comparable, combined with several years of professional experience, ideally with a focus on quality.
  • Alternatively: Completed technical training (e.g., as an industrial mechanic, mechatronics engineer) or a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, quality management, or a technical field.
  • Several years of practical professional experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing company.
  • In-depth experience with incoming and outgoing goods inspections.
  • Experience in the application of problem analysis methods (e.g., 8D report, Ishikawa/fishbone diagram, 5 Whys) is a distinct advantage.
  • Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001) and audit processes is desirable.

 

Your attributes:

  • Initiative & proactive attitude: Actively tackles problems and does not wait for instructions.
  • Team player: Works closely and constructively with colleagues in the warehouse and quality management.
  • Structured and solution-oriented approach: Maintains an overview even in hectic situations and focuses on the solution.
  • Sense of responsibility: Takes responsibility for the quality of goods leaving and arriving at the warehouse.
  • Care and attention to detail: Strong quality awareness and a high degree of care.
  • Analytical skills: Strong problem-solving skills to systematically identify the causes of errors.
  • MS Office skills: Confident use of MS Office, especially Excel for evaluating and presenting data.
  • ERP skills: Experience in using merchandise management systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory management and complaint processing.
  • Documentation skills: Precise and structured approach to documentation.
  • Language skills: Fluent written and spoken German and English. Additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

What we offer:

  • Giving you the unique opportunity to be part of a spirited and diverse team of passionate experts that work together within an exceptionally open-minded environment
  • Assisting you in to develop, personally and professionally, to grow internally within an international environment which leverages your abilities, skills and expertise
  • Providing you the unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious, energetic and rapidly growing Solplanet team with flat hierarchies, fast decision making and strong opportunities to successfully cultivate your long-term path within the renewable energy industry

By submitting your application, you declare your agreement to saving your application data at Aiswei B.V, and that such data may be used for internal purposes in the context of the upcoming application process. If there is no employment, the data will be deleted after six months. The application data are treated confidentially in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act and are not passed on to third parties. You can revoke your consent at any time, either by email or in writing by mail.

You can depend on SolplanetAt Solplanet, we are driven by a simple idea: Solar for everybody. We strive to create the best possible experience for distributors, installers, and end-users. That’s why our products are easy-to-install, reliable, and user-friendly.Solplanet manufactures Single-Phase, Three-Phase and Hybrid inverters, intuitive monitoring solutions and smart EV Chargers in compliance with international high-quality standards. Our research and development departments and production plants are growing and innovating constantly, so chances are we can meet your demand, no matter the size of your installation.Solplanet is a brand of AISWEI, which has been manufacturing inverters since 2007. AISWEI, also formerly known as SMA’s Chinese subsidiary, has successfully been manufacturing high-quality and reliable products for renowned brands like SMA and Zeversolar. Today, AISWEI is an independent research, development, and manufacturing company. A recent equity restructuring puts AISWEI on a particularly strong financial footing within the industry.

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