Logistics Manager

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible to direct and coordinate activities of logistics department in processing shipping and movement of turbine blades, storing, inventorying, ordering, receiving, issuing materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, in stockroom, warehouse, or yard.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Supervisors to plan and direct shipping and warehouse activities.
• Enhance factory performance metrics for supply chain: OTD, inventory reductions, and purchasing exceptions.
• Ensure that obsolete inventory is avoided/decreased oversee that material purchases are secured for new MSI.
• Work on cost-cutting projects with Global Procurement and other stakeholders.
• Firefighting/QbD related to supply chain.
• Work closely with procurement to provide/validate forecast and plan changes with suppliers.
• Root cause analysis for materials issues/shortages.
• Create, evaluate and track freight spend budget.
• Implement best practices with regards to stock levels, WIP, inventory days and inventory levels.
• Gathers, analyzes and manages shipments of blades based on production plan. Determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Assures shipping/warehouse is adhering to Safety, Quality and Delivery standards.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and delivery.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves logistics data.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Works with Planner to ensure Internal Delivery Plan is correct and aligned with all stakeholders.
• Collaborates with all departments in the factory on the inventory, material and any other needs related to plan fulfillment.
• Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems.
• Studies records and recommends actions for non-usable and excess stock.
• Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels.
• Schedules work for special and periodic inventories.
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate and ensure all shipping teams safely expedite the transport of hazardous materials and waste, from accumulation sites, to 90 day storage, within strict regulation requirements.
• Ensure that all shipping teams inspect, weigh, load, document, transport of hazardous materials and waste through shipping and receiving documents, bill of lading, and manifests.
• Comply with state and federal regulations for handling, storage, disposal, transport etc. of hazardous materials and waste.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in teams with a high degree of proficiency & flexibility
• Interest in acquiring different skills
• High-quality work ethic with engagement in producing quality work for the team and company
• Resolve conflicts and communicate clearly, with respect and concern for colleagues.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work area
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information & gauge its importance when making decisions
• Collaborative and effective team member
• Set a good example of personal integrity
• Find chances to improve how the organization performs and act on them
• Ability to translate specific goals into action and follow through to meet goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software
• Has a safety mindset

What We Offer:

We offer a position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will join with colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

Salary range - $110,000-$120,000 depending on experience.

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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 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 185 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 30,000 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. 
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