Distributieprofessional

Job Description

The Supply Chain Execution team, an integral part of the Service Supply Chain organization, comprises over 150 skilled professionals overseeing all supply chain operations across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa. At the core of our function, Supply Chain Execution acts as the vital bridge connecting our supply chain operations with both our internal and external customers. We are committed to ensuring the seamless delivery of our promised service levels. In our focused effort to enhance the customer experience within Service Operations and Transactional Sales, your role, together with our team of another 14 skilled supply chain professionals, becomes pivotal. You will play a direct role in further closing the gap between Supply Chain and our customers, playing a crucial role in this transformative agenda. Operating at the intersection of Supply Chain Planning-ensuring optimal inventory levels-and Service Operations, which demands the highest levels of availability, your primary responsibility, alongside our team, will be to streamline and optimize our supply chain activities. This optimization is instrumental in empowering our stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted turbine operations and sustain high operational uptime.

Responsibilities

• Transport & Distribution Management: Manage and coordinate all transport logistics activities (express and standard), ensuring reliable, timely, and cost‑efficient delivery of spare parts and main components across the MED region
• Operational Support for Service Teams: Provide reliable operational support to Service Operations and the Transactional Sales team by ensuring end‑to‑end visibility and clear communication on all transport‑related activities, delays, risks, and performance expectations
• Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives: Identify, develop, and implement logistics cost‑saving initiatives. Analyze transport flows, consolidate opportunities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce spend without compromising service level
• Risk Management: Identify logistics risks and potential bottlenecks, developing mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and avoid disruptions to turbine operations
• Timely Spare Part Supply: Ensure timely supply of parts for contractual business, Transactional Sales and CIM cases

Qualifications

• Educational Background and Experience: Possession of a relevant university degree combined with demonstrated experience managing Service Operations, supply chain, or logistics, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry best practices
• Stakeholder Management: Effective stakeholder management skills to effectively navigate and align diverse interests across departments and regions
• Industry Knowledge: A robust understanding of the wind industry or similar sectors, providing valuable insights and perspectives crucial to optimizing supply chain activities within the specific industry landscape
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both spoken and written, enabling clear and effective communication across global teams and stakeholders

Competencies

• Cross-Functional Global Management: Demonstrated solid skills in cross-functional management within a global and matrix organizational structure. Demonstrated ability to navigate and perform effectively in complex organizational environments
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated capacity to engage multiple stakeholders at many different levels in the organization
• Prioritization and handling multiple tasks: Demonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple short- and long-term priorities effectively, ensuring timely execution and delivery
• Inquisitive Nature: Demonstrated inquisitive skills, showing an active curiosity to explore innovative solutions and question assumptions, contributing to continuous improvement and forward-thinking initiatives
• Compelling Communication and Mobilization: An effective communicator adept at mobilizing individuals and teams, encouraging collaboration and promoting collective action toward shared objectives

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in a highly complex supply chain with the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility and the balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of an innovative team in a highly professional and global environment.

Additional information

This position is based in Madrid, Spain, and requires up to 10 days of travel per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.