Description
Are you a shipping specialist, who want to use your abilities to create a more sustainable world? Do you want to be part of a department with a major impact on the business through planning the right transport and sourcing set-up for the sales projects in EMEA? Then look at this exciting opportunity!
Sales > Global Supply Chain > Transport and Customs > EMEA Portfolio Planning & Vessel Operations
The Vessel Coordinator will be positioned in the EMEA Vessel Department, covering operations in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The department has the responsibility to get oversized-, heavy-lift and general transport components in time and on budget onto our new construction sites, our production facilities and the service facilities within the EMEA locations. The vessel coordinator will be in charge of trucking to port operations of main components and vessel operations within the EMEA Port locations.
Responsibilities
Prepare scope of supply for transport sourcing (vessels)Plan, supervise, and monitor trucking from Production Business Units to ports in EMEA regionPlan, supervise, and monitor vessel operations out of - into the regionBe responsible for all aspects of post fixture of chartered vessels.Ensure proper execution of the charter party.Coordinate quality inspections with external quality inspectorsSupervise claims related to the fulfilment of the contract or the operation of the vessel.Ensure 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 shipments
Qualifications
Education within the shipping area: forwarding merchant, shipping agent, shipping broker, or similarHave an extensive practical knowledge of the various charter parties used in the chartering of vessels including their structure, negotiation, modification, interpretation and application.Several years of experience working with global shipping - handling/ transaction, chartering processesKnowledge of the Maritime Business, with a minimum of 3 years of experience inside a main name of shipping industry, especially execution/post fixture of charters on voyage basis.
Competencies
Some experience with oversized materials/ components
Solid commercial knowledge related with cost controlling is necessary
Calculation and validation of Demurrage / Detention calculationsHigh verbal and written communication skills in English is requiredStrategic skills and ability to manoeuvre among various stakeholdersSolid critical skills - ability to identify details and to draw and communicate conclusionsAction and result-oriented person with developed team work skills
What we offer
This position offers significant opportunities for cross functionality and personal development by working with transport in a large global organization having highly specialized and professional colleagues.
Additional information
Your primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark. You can expect up to 20 days travel per year.
We look forward to receiving your application no later than 17th December, 2020.
For further information, please contact Christoffer Baldus Gæmelke, Head of Transport Portfolio Planning and Vessel Operation, on +4540566848.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 113 GW of wind turbines in 81 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 96 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.
Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 25.000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright 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.
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