Business Support Professional – Assistant Manager (US Shift)

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and Join us at Vestas!

Transp. Portfolio Planning & Busin. Ops, Global Supply Chain Operations, ITM Operations

Global Supply Chain Planning Operations as part of Supply Chain Planning ensures to maintain the required system updates in SAP and communicate with stakeholders globally in relates Vessel Operations & other shipments / route creations. It should have 100% timely deliverables to all stakeholders along with process initiatives. The department is operating Globally, so an International Experience comes with the job. We are looking for skilled personals who are well structured, well organised and ready to work in an International Environment with many Cultural Differences. You need to be able to handle large amount of data, coordinating with various stake holders.

Responsibilities:

• Having knowledge in Logistics / Freight Forwarding Process
• Coordinate PBU to Port of Loading deliveries with Vessel Coordinator and Stevedore
• Follow up on SAP updates based on requests from our stakeholders according to defined processes(SAP MM Module)
• Create Purchase Orders in SAP based on TMS Bookings, PR to PO Conversion
• Handling Work flow Issues, providing Resolutions for Park & Blocked Invoices relates to Transport Services
• Data Updates in SAP relates to Shipment Creation & Routes & it maintenance based on business requirements
• Carry out Daily/Weekly/Monthly/ Reports
• Communication with internal customers and stakeholders related to process issues
• Service and actively communicate with internal stakeholder from all over the world for occurring tasks relates to Transport Services
• Contribute to delivering the promised service level to the business
• Generate reports to Management (MIS)
• GR & IR reconciliations & Follow up on Park /Blocked Invoices
• Participation in continuous Improvement activities
• Communication with internal customers and stakeholders related to process issues
• Knowledge and Hands on Experience on Customs Clearance along with import, exports process
• Support Logistics Team stakeholders to improve logistics value chain efficiency
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes
• Create preliminary end to end shipping plans in SAP
• Coordinate with stakeholders for continuous status update of on carriage leg loading in Port of Discharge with Stevedore
• Ensure timely reporting, feedback and communication to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Any Bachelors or Master’s degree Graduate
• 8-13 years of relevant experience in SCM or Shipping or Freight Forwarder Companies involving SCM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package required (Solid experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP MM / SAP TM modules
• Knowledge on Shipping / Freight Forwarder Process
• Knowledge on Transport Management System in SAP is needed

Competencies

• Good Stakeholder Management
• Good Pragmatical Skills
• Good Collaborator & Problem Solver
• Focus on Initiatives & Improvements
• Good Communication, Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills
• Solid Knowledge on Logistics / Shipping / Freight Forwarder Process
• Solid Knowledge on Transport Management System in SAP/Any ERP is needed

What We Offer

We offer a very exciting job in a flat, multi-cultural and hard-working department focusing on reaching world class results. To us, it is all about knowing the market and our customers, defining the right solutions and getting it done – all in the best possible way. We would like you to participate in that mission.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai.

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 May’21.