Logistics Developer

Assembly, Generators & Towers / Region Americas / Brighton Factory Logistics

The Logistics Developer reports into the Logistics Manager in the Vestas Assembly, Generator and Tower production business unit.  This department has overall responsibility for value chain execution; including inbound supply from a global supply chain to ensuring that product is ready to be delivered for site construction. 

Responsibilities

• Secure that all material is available to fulfill the production plan
• Primary interface with Global Logistics Services team in Chennai
• Monitor inbound freight of critical supply items
• Production scheduling; including options, rework and other production activities
• Identify and implement supply chain optimization strategies
• Lead continuous improvement activities and projects
• Drive key factory performance metrics in terms of supply chain performance: OTD, inventory reduction and freight spend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum 4+ years working in Global Supply Chain networks
• Background in planning and purchasing activities to support manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of global, multi-modal freight and logistics solutions
• Detailed and in-depth background in MRP – preferably SAP

Competencies

• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries / with strong focus on working with & understanding different cultures
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working with suppliers and achieving results to meet company schedules
• Ability to establish targets and translate them into actionable plans
• Ability to work with people, to lead by influence and by motivating and empowering
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and accept new ideas and changing initiatives

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 97 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. 

Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 83 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 24,400 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.