Head of Supply Chain Business Concepts

Do you have a background withing Supply Chain or Finance, and do you want to take your career to the next level and work with global trade concepts, processes and solution design? Then you have the opportunity to be part of developing a new business area in Vestas, as part of an in-house digital business partnering team. As just some examples, you and your team will have a central role every time Vestas set up a new factory or starts to produce for new markets in our existing factories.

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Global Financial Reporting Solutions
Digital Business Transformation Finance is a department under Digital Solutions. The team are highly qualified specialist working to maintain and develop the SAP transactional and reporting landscape. In our Finance setup we are SAP software centric supported by other finance solutions. We have an ambitious multiyear roadmap shaping the future of finance including new technologies such as SAP S/4HANA. Solutions and processes are important parts of building the "fit-for-the-future"and fit-for-purpose" capabilities to achieve our goals and ambitions in the Finance vision.

The position is anchored within the Digital Business Transformation (DBT) team of the Digital Solutions business unit, reporting into the Business Area Lead for Finance. The role and responsibilities itself though will span the entire Vestas value chain end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and development - Managing a highly specialized team across several locations and develop the skills of the team to meet the changing requirements
• Process conceptualization - Ensuring that the right processes are in place and that the supply chain is structured in the most efficient and financially responsible way. You and your team will play a major role in developing, defining and implementing solutions for the entire value chain in Vestas when new trade flows are required in business
• Solution conceptualization - Translating business needs and requirements based on structured and systematic analysis into solid business solutions, for cross-functional global projects, as well as for day-to-day solutions that help support and optimize daily operations
• Continuous improvement - Improving already implemented trade flow solutions based on your and your team's own initiative and based on feedback from expert across the business
• Stakeholder engagement - You will be engaged with stakeholders from all areas of the value chain, either as a subject matter expert, a project lead or as driver. You will have a very broad interface in the organization where you will interact with colleagues from various parts of the business
• Roadmap shaping - Develop, update and maintain the portfolio overview of the large amount of ongoing activities related to the Supply Chain
• Delivery coordination and follow-through - Ensure that the needed deliveries are communicated to the right teams who ought to action on the needed process and system changes to other areas are planned and coordinated

Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Master's degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management, Business Development or similar - alternatively you have a solid relevant experience
• Solid understanding of ERP systems (e.g. SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA)
• Proven experience working in a global environment (preferably with companies from the Logistics or Maritime sector)
• Project management experience with experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience with and understanding of global trade concepts, processes & solution design

Competencies

• A Finance business partnering mindset
• A structured and organised way of working
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in and outside the organisation
• A team me willing to jump in when help is needed, good at engaging stakeholders
• A cross-functional mindset
• Ambitious, pro-active, open-minded and self driven
• Reliable, service-minded and result-oriented

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, dynamic, high performing and international work environment. Vestas is a global company that is bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

Additional information
This role is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. 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 18th July 2024. For further information please contact Ravi Bedadi, Senior Recruiter.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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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