Transport Costing Lead

Vestas Wind have released a new position for an enthusiastic and experienced Transport Costing Lead to join our collaborative team in Melbourne.

The ANZ portfolio planning team is a function within the Supply Chain and Transport department located in the Asia Pacific Region. The team is responsible for the supply chain and transport planning and budgeting of Vestas projects working closely with internal stakeholders; sales, construction, global/regional planning and technical management. As well as external stakeholders; clients, subcontractors, government departments and local councils.

As our newest team member, you will be managing the end-to-end transportation budgets and offer packages during the sales phase, working closely with regional procurement, global vessel planning team, carriers and the portfolio planning team. Further supporting transport execution by overseeing the cost to complete reporting and pre-post cost analysis.

You will have a high degree of stakeholder interaction; engaging daily with key sub-regional departments; sales operations, bid management, procurement, construction and transport outbound.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage transportation budgets during sales phase
• Liaise with global vessel planning team and carriers to prepare ocean offers
• Cost to complete reporting and pre-post execution cost analysis, working closely with project cost controllers and outbound transport team
• Coordination of transport input for RFQ packs for release to subcontractors and evaluate tender submissions with procurement, transport and construction
• Sales governance support for management sign off and coordinate binding offer packages
• Supporting transport and portfolio planning with cost analysis
• Awareness of transport solutions from factory to site to support budgeting 
• Manage risk/opportunities in budget (ARM process)
• Streamline budgeting and drive uniform reporting across departments for transport
• Coordination with various subject matter experts both internal and external stakeholders to support project optimization
• Ad hoc support of transport planning including transport study reviews, port capability assessment and more

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in finance, business, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in financial planning. 
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly

Competencies

• Analytical skills and good business understanding with demonstrated and advanced knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
• Knowledge of TMS systems (ITM) Preferred
• Knowledge of cargo moves, both intermodal, vessel, and trucking
• Awareness of Wind turbine transportation / OSOM movements (Desirable)
• Experience in the Construction industry and Renewables sector (desirable) 
• Suitable software skills (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Attention to detail and Problem solving skills
• High degree of stakeholder interaction (both internal and external)
• Awareness of commercial contract items 
• Ability to self-manage as well as coordinate efforts of cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication

What We Offer

• We offer an exciting position in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer.
• You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other- A positive safety cultures
• Diverse and fast-paced work environment
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Global career progression prospects.
• Diversity and Inclusion

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.