Service Supply Chain Manager Offshore
Taichung City, Taiwan, TW
Region APC > Service APAC > APAC Supply Chain Ops
At Vestas, we are constantly optimizing the service supply chain in order to deliver on time to our customers, and at the same time have an optimized supply chain with focus on inventory and cost efficiencies. It is an ever-developing task in a progressive environment.
This role will provide supply chain leadership and deliver operational standards to SC offshore operations across APAC region reporting to the Head of Service Supply Chain Operations - APAC. You will guide a team of around 1-2 direct reports supervising planning & operations for offshore in the APAC region. The role will be responsible for supply chain planning, inventory and logistics operations to deliver value to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver on supply chain KPI's (SQDIC) including the contribution to the cost bridge expectations in the business
- Supervise a team supply chain professional and warehouse personnel to implement an E2E Supply chain planning & operations across the region (Front desk, Sourcing, Inventory & Procurement, Forecasting & Planning, Warehouse and Transport)
- Promote and support the SIOP initiatives to improve the overall planning performance in the region
- Test the status quo on the supply chain operations model and engage in original thinking, which will guide quality, enhance business growth, reduce cost, and bring value for Vestas customers
- Engage employees to adopt a 'Vestas safety first culture' in all that we implement in the supply chain operations
- Team management and development - Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports based on Vestas Leadership Model
- Establish a management operating system (Daily/Weekly Connect) that ensures seamless communication flow and monitoring of the relevant KPI's for the team
- Liaise with service directors, site managers & planners, sales, onshore and offshore construction project teams, IT, external consultants, and other business stake holders to understand business requirements and coordinating change
- Engage with procurement and supply chain providers to deliver on the transportation & distribution network optimization plans for APAC OFS
Qualifications
- 8-12 years of overall supply chain experience in a similar industry
- More than 4 years' experience in supervising teams and organizing senior stakeholders across countries in a multi-cultural environment
- Exposure of working with 3PL warehouse & external transport providers
- Prior experience coordinating projects and change management initiatives
- Post-Graduate in Operations/Supply Chain
- Solid understanding and experience of supply chain concepts, change management, team management is essential to the effectiveness of this role
- Constant exploration of best practices in supply chain technology landscape
Competencies
- Effective communication skills across all levels of the business
- Professional stakeholder and change management skills
- Proficient problem-solving orientation and analytical skill in the business. Highly responsible in professional settings with demonstrated accountability and ownership.
- Ability to work on ambiguity to provide clarity
- Functions effectively in stressful situations in environments with frequent adjustments and conflicting demands. Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities. Demonstrates a quick commitment to meeting goals.
- Cross cultural understanding is a prerequisite
- Proficient English oral and written communication skills including confidentiality, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and an ability to use a variety of communication tools. Ability to communicate effectively with senior levels of the organization, especially senior managers and other key decisions makers.
- Essential behaviors - collaboration, continuous improvement, accuracy focus, analytical, flexibility, customer focus, active listener, accountability, willingness to work in multinational cultural, cross-functional and team environment.
What We Offer
Vestas provides an open, respectful, and global culture, attractive salary and benefits package, and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future!
We put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to meet standard expectations and achieve results.
Additional Benefit
- National Statutory Insurance Program
- Group Insurance for Employee and Dependents
- Annual merit review
- Leave (Additional annual leave, paid sick/ medical leave (provide regular pay for first 15 days of sick leave), additional maternity leave (120 days), additional pregnancy checkups accompaniment leave and paternity leave to statutory (10 days), menstruation leave)
- New employee medical examination/Annual medical examination
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Flexible working schedule and remote work
- Variety of employee activities
- Unlimited coffee and snacks in variety
- Diverse and open work environment
- Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion
Additional Information
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 the 19th of Jun. 2025.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 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.
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