Transport Planning and Analytics Specialist

APAC Supply Chain Planning & Transport Solutions

The APAC Supply Chain Planning & Transport Solutions team is responsible for enabling strong and executable project solutions across the region. The team partners closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Transport, and Project Execution functions to develop cost-effective, risk-balanced, and scalable supply chain and logistics strategies for wind energy projects.

The department plays a critical role in supporting project bidding, portfolio planning, localization initiatives, transport optimization, and supply chain readiness. Through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration, the team ensures informed decision-making, cost competitiveness, and timely project delivery while supporting Vestas' growth ambitions across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, and Southeast Asia.

Key focus areas include:

• Supply Chain and Transport Costing
• Bid & Commercial Support
• Portfolio and Capacity Planning
• Logistics Network Optimization
• Localization and Market Development
• Risk Assessment and Scenario Analysis
• Continuous Improvement and Digitalization

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transport budgeting and planning in close collaboration with Supply Chain departments and other Vestas functions, ensuring competitive cost alignment with project strategy and business constraints.
• Support the development of data driven solutions for cost benchmarking, transport optimization, and scenario evaluation.
• Identify, document, and implement lessons learned from previous projects while aligning commercial requirements and risk assessments during the sales phase.
• Perform reporting, analysis, and evaluation of budgeted versus actual transport costs to support cost optimization, project profitability, and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to further develop and enhance the in house transport budget model.
• Support the development of tools for capturing market insights, project risks, and mitigation plans for ongoing and future projects.
• Assess transport scope, commercial terms, and conditions during contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with internal norms, governance frameworks, and guidelines.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, or business administration, combined with 1-2 years of finance or commercial experience, within the wind energy, transportation, infrastructure, or construction industry.
• Experience working on the commercial side of cost preparation for large and complex projects, with the ability to clearly articulate commercial and budgetary impacts.
• Solid understanding of the technical aspects of complex products, with the ability to translate technical knowledge into a commercial and financial context.

Competencies

• Team oriented mindset with solid stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, concisely, and effectively across multiple functions and regions.
• Capability to present information professionally and convincingly to ensure alignment, acceptance, and informed decision making.
• Solid analytical skills to understand, link, and evaluate complex information, identify issues, and develop viable options.
• Anticipatory approach to planning and execution, acting ahead of issues rather than reacting after they occur.
• Advanced presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• High level of structure, discipline, and project management capability.
• High cultural awareness and sensitivity, combined with effective networking skills in a multicultural environment.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

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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.

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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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