Planning Professional

**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**

**SCM - APAC & MED > Transport Execution - APAC > APAC Transport Support**

Supply chain management supports direct material buying, transportation, production planning, CAPEX buying & logistics coordination and ensures to deliver the required materials on time in full, at a mínimal cost to all global Vestas factories, sites and wind farms.
Department's goal is to achieve 100% timely deliverables to all stakeholders along with process initiatives. This department is operating globally, so an international experience comes with the job. We are looking for skilled personals who are well structured, well organized and ready to work in an international Environment with many cultural differences. You need to be able to handle / maintain the required system updates in SAP MM & SAP TM and communicate with stakeholders globally which relates Inbound Transportation, Outbound Operations & other shipments.. The department is operating Globally, so an International Experience will be added an advantage. We are looking for required skilled personals who are well structured, well organized and ready to work in an International Environment with many Cultural Differences.

**Responsibilities**
- Identify and ensure global Transport master data required is updated for weekly planning processes.
- Prepare reports, schedules and analysis required by the Regional / Global Transport & Finance Teams.
- Maintain communication with stakeholders (Regional, Global Transport, Finance Teams, & Procurement) on the updates / Changes done in system on all Active Quotations part of Project Transport Budgets Portfolio management
- Support the Global Transport Planners by maintaining required vessel capacities and routes
- Global data is maintained on budgets towards hedging, timing, and general alignments towards production planning in collaboration with regions
- Drive global process improvements to secure efficiency in ways of working
- Deliver Standardized input for Planning process and Total Landed Cost (TLC) calculations.
- Respond to queries, by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Control all fields are updated, maintained, and typed in correctly throughout our vessel operations.
- Demonstrate ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment
- Continuous Improvement activities/Drive the projects & Process
- Manage multiple Stakeholder both internal and external
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes
- Support reporting on budgets vs. actual cost on vessels for transparency across our project portfolio
- Maintain global dashboards by grouping data and publishing the results.
- Create documentation on Business Intelligence reports including User-Manuals and training videos

**Qualifications**
- Bachelors or master's degree preferably in Supply chain / Logistics, Finance knowledge is added advantage
- 8+ years of relevant experience in Project Transport with Data Analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Package required (Solid experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge on SAP MM / SAP TM modules
- Service mentality, Proactive & problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical mindset

**Competencies**
- Basic Vessel Transport Understanding
- Conceptual Understanding of Planning & Quote process
- Supply Chain knowledge with financial understanding
- 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.

**What We Offer**
In a key market for the company with excellent perspectives. Join Vestas and you'll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer, which has the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions

**Additional Information**
Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

**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