Supply Chain Professional - SIOP

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Supply Chain > Inventory Planning

Global Service Supply Chain is part of Vestas' growing "must win" focus areas within our Service Business Unit. As our new Inventory Planner, you would take part in a team that is dealing with daily tasks of running our supply chain business and improving our inventory levels. We are a team of 7 persons located in Denmark, Spain and India, and we are the ones responsible for settling the bar when it comes to inventory levels. As our new Inventory Planner colleague, you will become part of a passionate team committed to develop, implement & improve the future Global Inventory Planning Process

Responsibilities

• The right candidate will have hands on experience in a global supply chain function within the forecast and planning area of a distribution network
• Improving Inventory turn over (ITO) and Material Availability (OTIF) through Analytical reasoning of the root causes and corrective measures
• Keeping track of material consumption patterns, Replenishment lead time and Forecast fluctuation and mitigating the risks in case of deviations
• Ensuring lean initiatives & Process improvements
• Typically, the day in Vestas' SIOP will be spent on evaluating the safety stock, forecast, mitigating the stock out risks, Root cause analysis on the on-time delivery misses, Collaboration with various global stakeholders etc.,
• Solid experience in inventory planning in a global distribution network
• Hands on experience in applying supply chain principles and methods including reporting

Qualifications

• Graduate/post graduate in any stream having experience in Demand and Supply planning and Balancing
• 5+ years of experience from a global international supply chain function within production, Material planning and spare parts /service environment
• Expertise in SAP ERP 5.7 or above is preferred. Minimum 5 years' experience
• Expert command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential
• Proficient in standard data analytical tools such as Excel, Access, and SQL (Marco's level preferred)
• Experience from the wind power business or similar service business is not a prerequisite, but an advantage
• Solid team-oriented skills across cultures and disciplines 
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English

Competencies

• Good knowledge in SAP (MM, SD module specifically), MS Excel
• Ability to understand the Master data parameters and its implications on the planning side
• Methodical approach towards problem solving (8D, Fishbone etc) and Working knowledge in SQL/R/Python
• Ability to understand the complex supply chain network and its intricacies
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, stakeholder management skills
• Working style is well structured and committed with good system and business understanding
• Not restricting himself/herself within the Roles & Responsibilities boundaries and willingness to reach out for getting things done
• Should have interest or experience in handling data to extract business insights

What We offerWe offer a very exciting job in an aspirational, multi-cultural, and progressive department focusing on building a world class supply chain in seamless collaboration with all stakeholders. To us, it is all about knowing the market & our customers, defining the right supply chain solutions, and implementing planned activities on-time that will enable supply chain as a high-quality advantage to Vestas. We would like you to participate in that mission.

Additional InformationThe work location is in Chennai, India. 

Please note: 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 31st Oct 2025. Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.

Our commitment to a fair hiring At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness. DEIB StatementAt 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.

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About VestasVestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.