Transportation Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor timely delivery of main components and fixtures to/from Vestas sites. Communicate with customers and internal/external stakeholders regarding delivery changes pertinent to the shipping/receiving locations.
• Coordinate vessel port handling operations at origin and destination as needed.
• Coordinate railroad and railhead handling operations at destination as needed.
• Stay current with DOT regulations, international shipping requirements, and act as a liaison with customs and trade team.
• Create necessary PRs in SAP and follow PO creation to ensure timely execution.
• Freight audit and payment of vendor/carrier invoices and monitor timely payment.
• Ensure transport quality. Troubleshoot and support problem-solving of delivery and transport quality issues; file claims against carriers when applicable, and support claim resolution.
• P&L responsibility; manage an 8‑figure transportation budget.
• Follow and ensure following of Vestas transport processes and standards, including correct usage of our Transport Management System (ITM).
• Know and understand Vestas non-conforming (NCR) process; provide backup coverage for department NCR functions.
• Know and understand transportation SAP processes; provide backup coverage for SAP transportation functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, International Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in transportation.
• Good computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP desired.
• Knowledge of TMS systems (ITM) desired.
• Transportation project management experience desired.
• Well-developed oral and written skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of truck and container movements required.
• Knowledge of international cargo moves, both intermodal, vessel, and trucking.
• Experience with loading and unloading activities at US ports.
• Ability to self-manage as well as coordinate efforts of cross-functional teams.