Global Warehousing & Customs Category Lead

Vestas; Favrskov Kommune; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 934,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in multiple locations seeks a Category Specialist for Warehousing and Customs to lead global sourcing, manage warehousing and customs relationships, and drive compliant, cost-effective solutions across the supply chain.

You will influence sourcing decisions, collaborate across regions, and contribute to securing logistics capacity and performance in a dynamic renewable energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Procurement, or related field.
• Solid experience in global procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing for warehousing and logistics.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, networks, storage and distribution, and warehouse service providers.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and value delivery in warehousing and logistics contracts.
• Analytical and data-driven, with ability to translate insights into actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across functions and regions.
• Fluency in English with strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the global subject matter expert for warehousing operations and align solutions with regional needs.
• Lead the Warehousing & Customs category with autonomy, owning sourcing decisions and supplier strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, tendering, contract negotiations, and performance of warehouses and 3PLs.
• Act as customs and international trade expert, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Monitor market developments and risks to drive proactive strategies.
• Establish and track KPIs and analytics on supplier, cost, service, and customs metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitalization, and cross-functional collaboration across regions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Customs platforms

Job description

Vestas in multiple locations seeks a Category Specialist for Warehousing and Customs to lead global sourcing, manage warehousing and customs relationships, and drive compliant, cost-effective solutions across the supply chain.

You will influence sourcing decisions, collaborate across regions, and contribute to securing logistics capacity and performance in a dynamic renewable energy environment.