Supply Chain Coordinator - Greece

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Region MED > SBU MED Service > Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Execution team, an integral part of the Service Supply Chain organization, comprises over 150 dedicated professionals overseeing all supply chain operations across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa.

At the core of our function, Supply Chain Execution acts as the vital bridge connecting our supply chain operations with both our internal and external customers. We are committed to ensuring the seamless delivery of our promised service levels.

In our relentless pursuit of enhancing the customer experience within Service Operations and Transactional Sales, your role together with our team of another 13 skilled supply chain professionals becomes pivotal. You will actively contribute to further closing the gap between Supply Chain and our customers, playing a crucial role in this transformative agenda. Operating at the intersection of Supply Chain Planning-ensuring optimal inventory levels-and Service Operations, which demands the highest levels of availability, your primary responsibility, alongside our team, will be to streamline and optimize our supply chain activities. This optimization is instrumental in empowering our stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted turbine operations, a mission critical to our success.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: provide strong leadership as the supply chain main point of contact in Greece
• Drive a culture of collaboration and innovation within a diverse team spanning multiple countries across the region 
• Strategy formulation and alignment: collaborate closely with your team to define and implement strategic initiatives, processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligning the Supply Chain with the dynamic needs of Service Operations and Transactional Sales team
• Risk Identification and mitigation: proactively identify, assess, and manage major supply risks and constraints within the region. Implement robust contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions
• Optimization of turbine operations: strategically manage and reduce the instances of turbines being stopped due to spare part unavailability. Develop and execute initiatives that streamline spare part delivery, minimizing downtime and maximizing operational efficiency.
• Timely spare part supply: ensure timely supply of parts for contractual business, Transactional Sales and CIM cases

Qualifications

• Educational background and experience: possession of a relevant university degree combined with a substantial track record in Service Operations, supply chain, or logistics, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry best practices
• Stakeholder management: strong stakeholder management skills to effectively navigate and align diverse interests across departments and regions
• Industry knowledge: a robust understanding of the wind industry or similar sectors, providing valuable insights and perspectives crucial to optimizing supply chain activities within the specific industry landscape
• Language proficiency:fluent in English, both spoken and written, enabling clear and effective communication across global teams and stakeholders. Greek language will be a plus

Competencies

• Cross-functional global management: proven expertise in cross-functional management within a global and matrix organizational structure. Demonstrated ability to navigate and excel in complex organizational environments
• Stakeholder engagement and influence: exceptional capacity to engage and influence multiple stakeholders at many different levels in the organization
• Prioritization and multitasking: strong capability to manage and balance multiple short and long-term priorities effectively, ensuring timely execution and delivery
• Inquisitive nature: demonstrated inquisitive skills, displaying a natural curiosity to explore innovative solutions and challenge the existing, contributing to continuous improvement and forward-thinking initiatives
• Compelling communication and mobilization: astrong communicator adept at mobilizing individuals and teams, fostering collaboration and driving collective action toward shared objectives

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in a highly complex supply chain with the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility and the balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of an innovative team in a highly professional and global environment.

Additional information  
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English. 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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