Road Transport Specialist

Posted 10 March 2025

Requisition ID 62464

Location(s) Hamburg, HH, DE

Work experience Specialist

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Supply Chain and Logistics

If you’re ready to confront complex transport problems, optimize solutions, and collaborate on notable projects, this is your moment to shine.
Use your skills to join a motivated team that's contributing to the future of clean energy and aiding communities worldwide.
Be part of our pursuit and contribute to building a greener tomorrow.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Supply Chain > Transport Execution NCE > Outbound Region 2
Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within VTO, you'll find our department, Transport Execution, as part of Supply Chain NCE.
The Transport Execution Department manages the end-to-end supply chain of oversized turbine components, ensuring their seamless transport from factories to project sites.
As part of this team, you will assist in the planning and completion of deliveries via road to Vestas’ construction sites. An essential task involves assessing and scrutinizing road modification and permitting services provided by transport companies and road construction suppliers. This involves evaluating both the technical and commercial aspects of these services throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is essential to ensuring that transportation on public routes are properly prepared, enabling the timely and cost-effective delivery of all oversized components to construction sites.

Responsibilities

Conduct early assessments of road surveys for oversized transports to project sites, identifying feasibility and potential bottlenecks
Evaluate and assess road modification proposals for various routes outlined in the road survey
Participate in site visits to ensure thorough evaluation
Monitor the implementation of road modifications and address short-term changes by coordinating with authorities and subcontractors
Provide guidance to transport execution teams on leveraging synergies across multiple projects
Maintain a clear understanding of Vestas’ contractual scope and ensure regular alignment with project teams
Support the tendering phase to secure optimal service packages from existing suppliers. Assist in identifying and developing new suppliers

Qualifications

Degree in construction, road construction, or a related permitting sector, combined with several years of relevant experience. Alternatively, experience in operational project freight forwarding or heavy haulage trucking is also considered valuable
Good understanding of road modifications, including technical and commercial aspects
Experience with CAD or similar tools is beneficial
Experience in interacting with relevant authorities or road construction companies
Project management skills with an ability to act as an effective intermediary between stakeholders
Diplomatic approach to communication, ensuring clarity of goals for all involved parties
Proficiency in written and spoken English. Additional language skills are advantageous depending on the geographical location of the project

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies

Possess critical judgment skills with a focus on identifying and implementing optimized solutions
Showcase initiative and the ability to navigate work forward with innovative thinking
Ability to interpret and evaluate technical transport drawings, lashing plans and other relevant documentation
Maintain a solution-focused mindset while being open to discussions and collaborative problem-solving to deliver the best outcomes
Thrive in a vibrant, engaging work environment
Exhibit a customer-oriented approach and the ability to navigate various stakeholders. Exhibit effective communications skills and cultural understanding
Be team-oriented with an international mindset, capable of navigating and contributing within a complex global organizational structure

What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to work on advanced transport solutions for Vestas, contributing to some of the largest and most complex projects in the wind energy industry. Your work will be key in “paving the road” for the installation of turbines that generate clean energy. You will join a team of skilled and experienced colleagues who have a focus on developing wind energy solutions. Our department promotes a collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere, where everyone is ready to offer support when needed.

Additional information
The primary work location for this position is Hamburg, Germany. However, we are open to discussing alternative office locations within the North & Central European region.
Up to 70 days of travel per year.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 11th Apr 2025.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.

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.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.