Vessel Professional

Do you want to empower the future of Global Procurement process at Vestas? If you can see yourself playing vital role in innovating the development towards best-in-class commodity management, this could be the opportunity for you.

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Supply Chain and Transport > Vessel Operations EMEA & LATAM
The Vessel Coordinator will be positioned in the EMEA Vessel Department, covering operations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The department has the responsibility to get oversized- and heavy-lift components in time and on budget onto our new construction sites. The vessel coordinator will be in charge of trucking to port operations of main components and vessel operations within the EMEA Port locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, handle, and monitor trucking from Production Business Units to ports in EMEA region
• Plan, handle, and monitor vessel operations out of - into the region and prepare scope of supply for transport sourcing (vessels)
• Be responsible for all aspects of post fixture of chartered vessels and ensure proper execution of the charter party/ Handle claims related to the fulfillment of the contract or the operation of the vessel
• Coordinate quality inspections with external quality inspectors and investigate/support problem-solving of delivery and transport quality issues
• Evaluate the supplier and transportation quality/ Monitor and report transport risk and ensure products and materials are received, shipped, and stored in a timely and cost-effective manner / Ensure execution of component transportation adhering to transport budget
• Ensure timely reporting, feedback, and communication to relevant stakeholders and coordinate with them in case of delays or damages and provide project budgets regarding shipments
• Develop POL/POD risk assessment to ensure budgets are aligned with Operational risks, and develop SOP's for POL/POD operations

Qualifications

• Education within the shipping area: forwarding merchant, shipping agent, shipping broker, or similar
• Have an extensive practical knowledge of the various charter parties used in the chartering of vessels including their structure, negotiation, modification, interpretation, and application.
• Several years of experience working with global shipping - handling/ transaction, and chartering processes
• Knowledge of the Maritime Business, with a minimum of 3 years of experience inside a main presence of the shipping industry, especially execution/post fixture of charters on voyage basis

Competencies

• Extensive experience with oversized materials/ components
• Solid commercial knowledge related to cost controlling is necessary
• High verbal and written communication skills in English is required
• Strategic skills and ability to maneuver among various stakeholders
• Ability to identify details and to draw and communicate conclusions
• Action and result-oriented person with developed teamwork skills
• Ability to put structure into things in a hectic environment on a day-to-day basis

What we offer
This position offers great opportunities for cross functional and personal development by working with transport in a large global organization having highly specialized and professional colleagues.

Additional information
Work location: Aarhus Denmark
Application date: 23 May 2024 we reserve the right to take down this posting if we identify the right candidate before the date mentioned previously.
Start date: ASAP or upon mutual agreement
For additional questions please reach out to Anders Møhlenberg, Head of Global Outbound Operations at +4541639304

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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.
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