col-wideJob Description:Are you ready to work in a very innovative environment in the industry of wind energy?Manufacturing and Global Procurement >Global Supply Chain & Transport >Global Outbound OperationsBe a part of a highly dedicated team Global Vessel Operations, that aims to execute and optimize transport and vessel operations for Wind Turbine projects in Vestas and in particular in the MED region. We are responsible for planning, executing and follow up on timing and cost for Vessels Globally.The Vessel Specialist will be positioned in the Global Vessel Operations department, covering Trucking to Port and Vessel Operations in MED region. The department has the responsibility to acquire oversized and heavy-lift components in time and on budget onto our new construction sites. The Vessel Specialist will be in charge of trucking to port- and vessel operations of main components within EMEA and primarily in the MED region.The Global Vessel Operation team already consist of team members around the world, and therefore it is essential be able to work individually, as transport colleagues, stakeholders and direct Manager may not be in the same office.ResponsibilitiesPrepare scope of supply for transport sourcing for VesselsPlan, coordinate, and monitor trucking from Production Business Units to ports in MED and EMEA regionPlan, coordinate, and monitor vessel operations into and out of the regionBe responsible for all aspects of post fixture of chartered vesselsEnsure proper execution of the charter partyCoordinate quality inspections with external quality inspectorsSupport claims related to the fulfilment of the contract or the operation of the vessel and Trucking to PortEnsure execution of component transportation adhering to transport budgetEvaluate the supplier and transportation qualityEnsure products and materials are received, shipped and stored in a timely and cost-effective mannerEnsure timely reporting, feedback and communication to relevant stakeholders and coordinate with them in case of delays or damagesInvestigate and support problem-solving of delivery and transport quality issuesMonitor and report transport risksProvide project budgets regarding shipmentsDevelop and optimize area of responsibility based on day-to-day findingsQualificationsEducation within the shipping area: forwarding merchant, shipping agent, shipping broker, or similarHave extensive practical knowledge of the various charter parties used in the chartering of vessels including their structure, negotiation, modification, interpretation and applicationSeveral years of experience working with global shipping - handling/transaction, chartering processesKnowledge of the Maritime Business, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience inside a main member of the shipping industry, especially execution/post fixture of charters on voyage basisGood commercial knowledge related with cost controlling is necessarySome experience with oversized materials/components is an added valueCompetenciesHigh verbal and written communication skills in English is requiredGood stakeholder Management skillsGood analytical skills - ability to identify details and to draw and communicate conclusionsAction and result-oriented person with significant team-work skillsCapable of being in a hectic day-to-day operation with decisions required to be taken on short noticeWhat We OfferThis position offers excellent opportunities for cross functionality and personal development by working with transport in a large global organization having highly specialized and professional colleagues.Additional informationWe look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.
