Lean Supply Chain Specialist

The Global Service Lean team is responsible for propelling further our Service Business' continuous improvement and execution skills culture. We direct the process for Strategy Deployment, work on establishing global concepts, and implement breakthrough improvements based on world class methodologies such as Lean Supply Chain.

Responsibilities:

You will be part of a team of Lean experts in different geographical regions who will work constantly on increasing the Lean maturity of the Service business and implementing improvements to reduce operational costs. You will also engage with our Supply Chain and Repair organization to promote the trends of our metrics towards high-quality benchmarks.

• You will work in your region towards stock turns increase, materials & inventory management, process improvement, and decrease of repair costs in the Supply Chain.
• The tasks you'll perform will include:
• Perform periodically Lean maturity assessment in logistics areas and processes
• Implement Lean Transformation plans based on Supply Chain and Lean maturity assessment
• Facilitate kaizen events to promote improvements and process updates
• Reduce operational costs through Supply Chain Improvements
• Work closely and collaborate with internal Supply Chain improvements (systems, processes, and on-site activities)
• Facilitate and share Lean best practices across different regions and Repair facilities

Qualifications:

• An academic degree Bachelor level or higher
• Solid experience with LEAN Supply Chain in different environments (i.e. service, manufacturing, transactional, etc.)
• Experience in process optimisation, inventory management, material consumption activities, and continuous improvement
• Proven skills in stakeholder management at all levels
• Comfortable and proficient in delivering workshops and similar activities

Competencies:

On the personal level it is very important that you possess influence and persuasiveness and have good communication skills. You got extensive experience with Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management, Change Management and Hands-on Implementation in the Service business. You will also have experience propelling improvements based on Value Streams and being able to communicate next steps towards future state in a way that our key stakeholders understand. Moreover, we expect following competencies:

• Either certification or certified experience or education in Lean Supply Chain and Logistics disciplines
• Good pragmatical, implementation and facilitation skills
• Ability to create impact & connect with our workforce
• Able to follow up in different countries (or areas within a country)
• Superior written/verbal presentation and communication skills in English and Portuguese

What We Offer:

You will develop in an ever-growing and high-paced team in a global environment. You will have great impact and influence on the profitability and development o four business. For the right candidate this position will be a platform for further professional or leadership development in a global organization. We also offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry

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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 173 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. 
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