Logistics Developer

Are you ready to use your master’s degree in an agile and action-oriented organization, where you will be able to identify and build initiatives to improve our business?  Sounds like a great opportunity? Do not hesitate and apply.

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The regional Supply Chain organization in Northern & Central Europe (NCE) is responsible for securing E2E material flow all the way from vendor to customer site for all 6 manufacturing units in 4 different countries. We are responsible for securing due diligence in ramp up & down plans during new product introductions, Technology Transfers & Local Content projects, material demand and supplier logistic readiness for NPI projects as well as supporting the business with input for business cases, vendor logistic agreements & delivery RISK mitigation through category teams among others to ensure a cost optimized supply chain.

Responsibilities
You will become a part of a team of 14 people located in 3 different countries and all with various backgrounds within and outside the company. Here you will be:
•    Responsible for supporting our NCE factories to make sure we stay within our targets and secure that we are able to execute on our production plans and customer deliveries. 
•    Responsible for participating 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 supplier capacity constraints and secure involvement from relevant departments 
•    Make action plans and report to stakeholders and management, Transport & duty Budget and monthly follow up for the region. 
•    To support the 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.

Qualifications
We imagine, that you hold a master's degree in Economics & Business Administration (the Danish cand.merc.), a master's degree in engineering within Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business Development Engineer or similar. 
•    We prefer that you have some years of relevant experience, or you are a recent graduate with a lot of willingness to learn. Most important is, that you have a lot of potential to develop your expertise.
•    We prefer experience with Logistics & Supply Chain from a larger manufacturing unit
•    As this position requires a lot of communication with stakeholders, you will need skills in stakeholder- and change management
•    Good knowledge of SAP ERP or another ERP system 
•    High Excel and analytical skills 

Competencies
•    You are curious, with a natural eager to continuously develop your knowledge and understanding
•    You see opportunities instead of limitations, and you appreciate working in an ever-changing environment.
•    Ability to communicate ideas in a simple and clear way
•    Ability to provide facts about our E2E operational performance and give improvement recommendations
•    Ability to challenge the status quo from a value adding perspective, challenge your surroundings and stay critical to secure our business
•    You can organize and prioritize your own time based on the strategy and goals.
•    Fluently in Danish and English

We offer an agile and action-oriented organization, where you will be able to identify and build 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. Vestas are going through a process of maturing, industrializing, and digitalizing our processes, and therefore will you be able the have an enormous impact on Vestas' future. Vestas is a large matrix organization, which is an ideal place to practice your stakeholder management abilities and soft skills.

Additional information
Location: DK, Aarhus or Lindø, PL Szczecin
You must expect up to 20 days of annual travel activity.
For additional information, please contact Kasper Dybdal Hansen, Logistics Development Manager, NCE +45 52261133
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 8th May 2024.
 
 
 
  

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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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