Risk and Operations Optimization Lead Specialist

Region NCE and Global Offshore > NCE > Supply Chain, Repair & Tools


North & Central Europe is Vestas' largest region globally and within our Service Supply Chain, Repair, and Tools organization we are looking for a capable and motivated Lead Specialist (Senior Manager) to help manage our supply chain risks, our warehouse setup and drive our operational optimization.


Reporting directly to the Head of Service Supply Chain, Repair, and Tools for Northern and Central Europe you will play a critical role in driving the performance of the supply chain. Furthermore, in this Senior Manager level position you will become a part of the Northern and Central European Service Supply Chain and Tools Management Group and work in a team of highly skilled and motivated business leaders on manager, senior manager and director level.

Responsibilities


As Risk and Operations Optimization Lead Specialist you will among other things be responsible for:

• Risk management across the supply chain functions
• Identifying and creating a plan for optimizing our operational setup within NCE Supply Chain
• Building a close collaboration with finance to ensure operational cost control
• Managing the plans and associated projects through line organization to ultimately deliver targeted operational optimizations
• Governing a scalable warehouse network setup within operations to ensure ongoing cost avoidance

Qualifications


To be qualified for this role, you ideally have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in general business management, logistics, supply chain management, engineering or a related field
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• A pragmatic, structured, and fact-based approach to your work
• The ability to identify improvement areas and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with stakeholder management on a managerial level
• Experience in performance and project management
• English language skills at negotiation level

Competencies


In addition to the qualifications listed above, we are looking for someone who:

• Is naturally structured, pragmatic and is ready to take ownership of tasks at hand
• Has a 'can do' attitude and a positive approach to challenges
• Is creative and practical, with advanced stakeholder management skills
• Can lead, organize, structure, and deliver on strategic and complex optimization projects
• Balances quality and deadlines, prioritizes workloads and adapts to changing scenarios
• Communicates clearly and factually to colleagues and management

What we offer


We offer a collaborative and informal work culture, where teamwork is key. You will work in an exciting industry alongside highly motivated colleagues and have an opportunity to shape the future of our Supply Chain in Northern and Central Europe.


Within Vestas you will get the opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills within a global company with colleagues located all over the world. If you are ready for a new opportunity, then we would like to hear from you.

Additional information


Location: Possible work location could be Aarhus, DK; Copenhagen, DK or Hamburg, DE.


If all the above matches your interest and qualifications, please apply no later than 10.5.2026.


Please note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.


For further questions about the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Morten Schockert, +4552146078, [email protected].

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 Statement

At 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 Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised 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 185 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 30,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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