Vessel Specialist

Are you ready to work in a very innovative environment in the industry of wind energy?

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Supply Chain & Transport > Global Outbound Operations

Be a part of a highly dedicated team Global Vessel Operations, that aims to execute and optimize transport and vessel operations for Wind Turbine projects in Vestas and in particular in the MED region. We are responsible for planning, executing and follow up on timing and cost for Vessels Globally.

The Vessel Specialist will be positioned in the Global Vessel Operations department, covering Trucking to Port and Vessel Operations in MED region. The department has the responsibility to acquire oversized and heavy-lift components in time and on budget onto our new construction sites. The Vessel Specialist will be in charge of trucking to port- and vessel operations of main components within EMEA and primarily in the MED region.

The Global Vessel Operation team already consist of team members around the world, and therefore it is essential be able to work individually, as transport colleagues, stakeholders and direct Manager may not be in the same office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope of supply for transport sourcing for Vessels
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor trucking from Production Business Units to ports in MED and EMEA region
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor vessel operations into and out of the region
• Be responsible for all aspects of post fixture of chartered vessels
• Ensure proper execution of the charter party
• Coordinate quality inspections with external quality inspectors
• Support claims related to the fulfilment of the contract or the operation of the vessel and Trucking to Port
• Ensure execution of component transportation adhering to transport budget
• Evaluate the supplier and transportation quality
• Ensure products and materials are received, shipped and stored in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Ensure timely reporting, feedback and communication to relevant stakeholders and coordinate with them in case of delays or damages
• Investigate and support problem-solving of delivery and transport quality issues
• Monitor and report transport risks
• Provide project budgets regarding shipments
• Develop and optimize area of responsibility based on day-to-day findings

Qualifications

• Education within the shipping area: forwarding merchant, shipping agent, shipping broker, or similar
• Have extensive practical knowledge of the various charter parties used in the chartering of vessels including their structure, negotiation, modification, interpretation and application
• Several years of experience working with global shipping - handling/transaction, chartering processes
• Knowledge of the Maritime Business, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience inside a main member of the shipping industry, especially execution/post fixture of charters on voyage basis
• Good commercial knowledge related with cost controlling is necessary
• Some experience with oversized materials/components is an added value

Competencies

• High verbal and written communication skills in English is required
• Good stakeholder Management skills
• Good analytical skills - ability to identify details and to draw and communicate conclusions
• Action and result-oriented person with significant team-work skills
• Capable of being in a hectic day-to-day operation with decisions required to be taken on short notice

What We Offer

This position offers excellent opportunities for cross functionality and personal development by working with transport in a large global organization having highly specialized and professional colleagues.

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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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 173 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 29,000 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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