Strategic Transport Senior Specialist

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Vestas is a prominent wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

Strategic Transport Senior Specialist

The Strategic Transport Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end strategic solutions and optimization for transport and supply of future portfolio and large projects in USA and Canada. Including identifying portfolio risks and opportunities assessment, scheduling, viability studies and coordination. Scope includes but is not limited to, working with Vestas Sales & Business Development teams, Supply Chain, Construction, Finance, Factories, BID team personnel and external vendors, to ensure that Projects in the Sales Pipeline are optimized and viable to be transported timely, safely, and cost-effective. Role is direct reporting to AME transport organization with matrixed reporting into VAME value engineering, pricing and strategic projects team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with customers and internal/external stakeholders to optimize delivery plan and strategy pertinent to Large Portfolio plays and projects with the region.
• Coordination with local and international procurement teams to identify end-to-end R&O for future projects, including but not limited to international shipment, ports, barges, trucking, and rail.
• Identify potential future constraints, including but not limited to; congestions, space and capacity, indexations requirements and local policies.
• Stay current with DOT regulations, international shipping requirements, and to act as a liaison with customs and trade teams.
• Ability to organize and operate on future and forward-looking environment in conjunction with Supply Chain Planning and transportation teams.
• Require and engage with rail and trucking vendors for clearances, route approvals and surveys.
• Focus on value engineering and cost optimization pre- and post-firm order intake for strategic projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, International Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in large component logistics or wind energy
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP
• Good oral and written skills.
• PowerPoint presentations are required
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Knowledge of truck and container movements required
• Knowledge of international cargo moves, both intermodal, vessel, and trucking
• Ability to manage own tasks as well as coordinate efforts of cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, SAP and Salesforce.
• Financial acumen for business case preparation
• Good presentation skills at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours and with variety of cultures (coordinating with various time zones)
• Expert in Problem solving

What We Offer:

We offer a rewarding 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 priority on sustainability and safety and you will work among 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
• Great401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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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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