Tactical Supply Planner

Vestas Technology & Operations > Supply Chain > Supply Chain Planning

At Vestas, our Supply Chain Planning team balances demand and supply, ensuring an optimized tactical plan for Vestas and enabling seamless distribution and delivery of components to our construction sites. You will join the Supply Planning Team, which builds and owns the supply plan and ensures it is optimized according to Vestas' key planning metrics. The team operates from a Demand-Driven mindset and applies principles of pull and just-in-time, as part of the planning process.  

Responsibilities

• Own tactical supply plan horizon within the scope of the role
• Optimize Demand Driven Supply Plan – balanced to enable sales while optimizing cost and cash
• Own scenario planning, together with Demand Planners, within the tactical horizon
• Governance on plan Accuracy and adherence to targets
• Input to monthly financial rolling forecast – production and inventory forecasts (and targets)
• Participate in Supply Chain Planning's standardisation and digitalization journey
• Prepare Supplier Forecast scenarios within the tactical horizon
• Coordinate handover between tactical and operational planning time horizons with segments planners
• Engage in cross-functional planning meetings
• Prepare information deck to support S&OE decision forums

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with complex supply chains in a global environment
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience working with tactical planning processes
• Experience with advanced planning tools (SAP IBP, O9, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Self-motivated and accountable, demonstrating clear ownership of responsibilities
• Effective networking and stakeholder management skills
• Organized, methodical, and skilled at working with processes and systems
• Ability to simplify complex challenges and structure scenarios for decision-making
• Holistic mindset
• A steady contributor who collaborates across functions and works well with cross-functional teams to gather diverse perspectives and reach consensus on simplified solutions

What we offer

As part of Supply Chain, we offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, flexible, creative and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will join a team of highly motivated colleagues and will have good opportunities to build your career in Vestas when demonstrating vision, capacity and potential.

 
Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal, and requires up to 20 days of travel per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize 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.

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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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.