SCM Manager Tools

Do you have a background in Management Operations? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Then vestas has the opportunity for you!

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Vestas is a world-leading, renewable energy company that develops, builds, installs, and maintains wind turbines all over the globe. We are currently recruiting for an SCM Manager for our Tools Warehouse in Seaham, County Durham. If you have great skills in leading skilled and motivated employees, combined with high experience in Supply Chain Management or equivalent, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

The SCM Manager Tools is responsible for managing the strategic and operational aspects of a single warehouse or tool center. Reporting to the Head of Offshore or Onshore Tools, this role ensures local execution of strategy, compliance with standards, and achievement of performance targets while managing staff, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Execute strategic and tactical plans for site operations
• Ensure site compliance with Vestas processes and local regulations
• Lead daily operations and staff performance
• Drive site-level safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Manage site budget and financial reporting
• Recruit, train, and develop warehouse staff

• Highly experienced in Business, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Science, or equivalent
• 5-10 years of management experience in a complex matrix organization (mandatory)
• International experience in a global multicultural environment (advantageous)
• Proficiency in strategy development, change management, employee engagement, CRM, business case development, lean manufacturing, and supply chain management
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, BI, or equivalent ERP systems
• Experienced in working with HSE, Safety

• Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to coach and lead skilled, motivated employees
• Advanced stakeholder engagement proficiency
• Proven individual and team performance under tight deadlines
• Open-mindedness and effective information sharing
• Adaptability to change and ambiguous circumstances
• Safety-first-mindset

We offer an exciting role with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within an inspiring, dynamic and international work environment. To play your part in the world-saving, renewable energy sector, apply now!

Your work location will be GB Seaham, this will be an office based position.

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV.

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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.

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 173 GW of wind power…