Project Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of the project transport budget and the operation from worldwide origins up to site, being in close communication with internal and external stakeholders on transport status and optimization on a timely manner
• Full coordination responsibility of deliveries to site including nominated transport providers and other relevant internal and external stakeholders, which requires effectively delivering solutions for changing situations to comply with the project schedule
• Handle thoroughly the project transport spend and identify and develop cost optimizations
• Assessing subcontractor performance, investigate transport quality issues and support problem-solving of deliveries
• Assessment of road surveys and -modifications, storage areas etc. and developing transport strategies in close collaboration with other Vestas’s areas
• Support in planning and coordinating the returns for Vestas owned transport equipment back to the relevant factories worldwide
• Following Vestas processes and standards, including the correct usage of our Transport Management Systems, including close collaboration with our customs department to ensure the proper documentation is provided duly

Requirements

• Education within the transport or supply chain management area, freight forwarding or similar with several years of related experience
• Well-developed project management skills and understanding the spending control of projects
• Ideally you have an operational, commercial or technical Freight Forwarding or Heavy Haulage trucking background. Over-sized/project experience to be preferred
• Proficient in written and verbal English and German
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (preferable SAP) is beneficial as well as work experience in international corporations