Job Description

Team Leader | Full-Time | Supply Chain and Logistics

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas\' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Global Manufacturing -
Engineering & Business Service Center -
SCM EBSC

SCM is a department under Engineering & Business service center, supporting Direct material Buying and Transportation, Production Planning and CAPEX buying & Logistics coordination for all Vestas Factories across the globe. This is a centralized offshoring team based at Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Capable of Leading a team, Demonstrating leadership & Management skills
• Hands on Experience in Logistics / Freight Forwarding on Inbound, Outbound & Customs clearance
• Transport Executions from Suppliers to Factories & Factories to Port of Loading deliveries in coordination with Forwarders & Third parties
• Execute SAP TM updates based on purchase orders / requests from our stakeholders according to defined processes.
• Create Purchase Orders in SAP based on TMS Bookings, PR to PO Conversion
• Data Updates in SAP relates to Shipment Creation & Routes & it maintenance based on business requirements.
• Execute Daily/Weekly/Monthly/ Reports/MIS/Presentations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders related to process issues.
• Service and actively collaborate with internal stakeholder from all over the world for occurring tasks relates to Transport Services.
• Contribute to delivering the promised service level to the business.
• GR & IR reconciliations & Experience in handling workflows, transportation invoices & disputes.
• Continuous Improvement activities/Drive the projects & Process
• Support Logistics Team stakeholders to improve logistics value chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master\'s degree preferably in Supply Chain Planning / Logistics.
• Minimum 9 to 10 years of relevant experience in SCM or Shipping or Freight Forwarder Companies involving SCM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package required (Solid experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP MM / SAP TM modules
• Knowledge on Shipping / Freight Forwarder Process
• Knowledge on Transport Management System in SAP is needed.

Competencies

• High Accountability, Strong Team Management & Stakeholder Management
• Ability to contribute to standardization of processes which is automated, efficient and low on risk.
• Proactively identify problems and implement effective solutions & customer service mindset
• Strong interpersonal & ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Fluent in English communication (Oral & Written)
• Flexible regarding work hours to support different global regions
• Self-Driven, Structured and organized to deliver within deadlines.
• Strong Knowledge on Logistics / Shipping / Freight Forwarder Process
• Knowledge on SAP MM & Transport Management System in SAP is needed

What We Offer
You\'ll have the opportunity to empower and strengthen the position of Vestas in a key market for the company with skilled perspectives of growth. Join Vestas and you\'ll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at an established wind turbine producer, which has an ongoing commitment to sustainability. We value individual initiative, the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. At Vestas, your success is our success.

Additional Information
Your primary workplace will be in Chennai. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th May 2023

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 145 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 29,000 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.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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