Supply Chain Specialist - Madrid/Daimiel, Spain

Regional Supply Chain organization in South Europe, Africa and Middle East (MED) is responsible for securing E2E material flow all the way from vendor to customer site for all Manufacturing units. We are responsible for securing due diligence in ramp up & down plans, material demand and Vendor readiness for NPI projects, as well as supporting the business with input for business cases, vendor logistic agreements & delivery RISK mitigation through Commodity Teams among others, to ensure a cost optimized Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

You will become a part of a team of approx. 5 people located in 2 different countries being responsible for supporting our MED factories to make sure we stay within our targets and secure that we are able to deliver on our production plans and customer deliveries.

You will participate in NPI projects to secure solid ramp up & down plans as well as gatekeep on readiness of logistic setup, do high stake RISK mitigation management by establishing supply chain overview (line of balance), highlight bottlenecks and secure involvement from relevant departments, make action plans and report to stakeholders and management.

Supporting continues development of our supply chain by identifying requirements in the factories and work on solutions with our stakeholders, improve business processes, improve flow, and reduce cost is of essence to prepare or business for the future.

• Support and optimize the Supply Chain process together with relevant stakeholders.

• Lead the Lean Supply Chain change in Manufacturing MED Region.

• Evaluate purchasing, planning and warehouse set up to ensure a smooth and controlled Supply Chain.

• Implement continue improvement activities to ensure Vendor development.

• Incoming Material flow optimization keeping the right Inventory level.

• Control and keep focus into Customer deliveries for different factories in the MED Region.

• Logistics roadmap implementation.

• Ensure that phase in/out is controlled and obsoletes are avoided

 Qualifications:

• High technical studies like Engineer or Chemicals are worth, or specific about Supply Chain.

• Several years' experience in Industrial / Manufacturing environment in Supply Chain, Logistic or Production.

• Supply Chain certificates is an add value.

• Team coordination capacity and Project Management knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in using different Lean tools box.

• Can promote & implement logistic concepts in a complex Supply Chain.

• Experience with Change & stakeholder management is necessary.

• Can work independent and drive initiatives. 

Competencies:

• Fluent in English

• Hands-on experience with Supply Chain & Planning in an ERP system (SAP is an important advantage).

• Good level on problem solving to ensure Supply Chain

• Negotiation and teamwork skills.

• Team & activities coordination capacity

• Result Oriented.

• High level on accountability.

• Work under time sensitive environments, proven commitment to continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of Project Management in smaller scale within logistic

• Skills in change management leadership

• Expert in Excel

What We Offer

We offer an agile and action-oriented organization, where you will be able to identify and develop initiatives to improve our business. We offer you an opportunity where you will be able to set your footprint on how we optimize our logistic and supply chain solutions, by adding key input to our business stakeholders. You will be a part of a team with extensive experience within Vestas, who you can get support from and enter a knowledge discussion with. You will have the chance to work in a wide concept with focus into MED and International Supply Chain scope.

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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.

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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