Warehouse Supervisor Taranto

   Team Leader | Full-Time  | Supply Chain and Logistics

Are you an experienced warehouse professional with strong leadership skills? Would you like to take the next step in your career in a key role within the wind energy sector? Join Vestas and become part of a dynamic team with national and international reach, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Describe the Department
Supply Chain Operations is part of Vestas' growing and dynamic Service Business Unit. The department runs our warehouse operations, the backbone of our supply chain, in our Mediterranean (MED) sales business unit. Our MED Warehousing & Operations team supports the business by securing timely availability and reliability on delivery of spares, main components, and tools. We are now looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to be mainly in charge of the operations in Italy and provide support to a different region if needed.

Responsibilities
As a Supervisor for Warehousing your main responsibility will be to coordinate the warehouses covering Italy. You will operate our inventory and secure the supply chain performance and flow in the warehouses currently operating in the region, both Vestas owned and 3rd party owned if relevant. Other responsibilities will be to:

• Ensure that the warehouse is effective, productive and lean
• Ensure a safe warehouse for all employees
• Supervise your direct reports and support them in building high performing teams
• Support the region's growth and warehouse footprint changes
• Coordinate and support strategic and operational improvement projects
• Collaborate and support services from third party suppliers to guarantee service level agreements and compliance of regulations procedures

Qualifications

• University Degree (Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or similar)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience from a leading role within warehousing, logistics or supply chain activities
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing

Competencies

• Deep knowledge of warehousing management and service operation with the objective to keep high level of warehousing activities minimizing service costs to guarantee agreed levels of service, strictly cooperating with Service Operation Supervisor to guarantee coordination of the resources and control of the tools and parts for the service activities
• Deep knowledge of safety procedures related to warehousing and operations, from awareness to auditing process, to guarantee service level agreements and compliance of regulations procedures
• Solid and proven leadership and communication skills
• Analytical skills, good overview and the ability to coordinate optimization and changes (e.g. data modelling)
• Solid IT capabilities and knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and ERP systems
• Solid communication skills
• Experience from working cross borders and in a matrix organization
• A flexible approach to your work and the ability to handle many tasks at the same time in a progressive environment

What We Offer
We offer an exciting position with great opportunities for professional and personal development within the growing company in sustainable energy. You will be part of a highly motivated team with an open and informal culture, where teamwork and efficient communication is the key to our growth.

Additional Information

Main KPIs

• Safety
• Warehouse Performance (Inbound/Outbound)
• Inventory Accuracy at Area Warehouses and Service sites
• People Development

Travel requirement: Up to 30% (national and international)

Location: Taranto, Italy

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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. 
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.