Transport Specialist

|Full-Time| Supply Chain and Logistics Global Supply Chain & Transport > LATAM Transport & Customs
The LATAM Transport department is looking for a Transport Specialist to ensure components are delivered safely, timely, and cost-effectively as planned and in compliance with Customs and TAX regulations where Vestas operates, overseeing and managing materials and equipment within LATAM with a main focus in LAT South countries.
The general purpose is to oversee and coordinate the transportation of materials and tools for the wind turbines within factories, warehouses, and wind sites.
ResponsibilitiesAnchor the implementations in the area including new processes, systems, logistic providers, products, business cases, investigating and supporting problem-solving, monitoring and reporting risks & opportunities.Coordinate Inbound Transport Team on all deliveries attending to services and factories demands ensuring shipments are properly safe, on track, and reported.Provide guidance, assistance, and advice to the internal clients in support of their operations, attending to safety, customs, tax, finance, account, and systems compliance processes.Close cooperation with the transport team to improve operations in the region and meet the KPIs from the transport department.Supplier Performance Management and coordination/control of their payments.Investigate and support problem-solving of delivery and transport quality issues, monitor and report transport risks, supporting the team to recover NCR/Claim costs disputes.Ensure transparency and control in performance reporting within regional transport while supporting updates for regional business and performance reviews.Assist with the Transport Budget preparation & control process, ensuring high integrity in our numbers by having accurate figures in Inbound reports and a high-quality budget based on well-documented assumptions.Ensure root cause explanations in our forecast where all changes and deviations are explained by the underlying business drivers.Anchor the cost risk impacts, investigating and supporting problem-solving, monitoring and reporting risks & opportunities.Work to optimize and reduce overall logistics and customs costs, assisting the Transport team on various cost reduction initiatives, business case preparation & reporting.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business or International Studies/Foreign Trade preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position focused on Logistics/Transport.Comprehensive knowledge of logistics operations and practices, in-depth knowledge, and hands-on experience.Solid stakeholder management skills.Significant financial experience in transport cost controlling.Attention to detail and ability to build smart, well-organized spreadsheets.Advanced English and Spanish language skills, written and spoken.
Portuguese is a welcome addition.BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUDDEIB StatementAt Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success.
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About VestasVestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions.
We are specialized 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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We commit to creating and sustaining an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives.
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