Senior Director, Supply Chain, Repair & Tools, NCE (m/f/d)

Vestas; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director in Service Supply Chain, Repair & Tools to lead a regional organisation across Northern and Central Europe from Aarhus, Denmark. You will shape delivery performance, cost management, inventory, and end-to-end service operations, partnering with global stakeholders.

You will oversee a senior leadership team, drive transformation initiatives, and own budgets and KPIs while collaborating with executives to ensure service excellence

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in large, global service environments.
• Ability to lead other leaders and build high-performing teams in matrix organisations.
• Proven track record delivering performance improvements, cost reductions and working capital benefits.
• Experience partnering with senior executives across functions to drive strategy and execution.
• Fluent English communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional organisation of leaders and specialists across Supply Chain, Repair & Tools.
• Strengthen delivery performance across Northern and Central Europe to improve turbine availability and customer satisfaction.
• Optimise end-to-end service supply chain costs while balancing service levels and risk.
• Improve inventory performance and working capital through governance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure efficient, scalable Repair & Tools operations in collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Own KPIs, budgets, people processes, and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership in supply chain

Stakeholder management

Delivery performance

Cost optimisation

Inventory management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business management, supply chain, logistics, engineering, or related field

Job description

Are you a strategic supply chain leader with the vision and experience to shape excellence across planning, logistics, and end-to-end operations in the wind industry? Are you skilled at collaborating effectively across the value chain with various stakeholders? Then we might have the right opportunity for you.

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

North & Central Europe is Vestas' largest region globally, and within our Service organisation we are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Director in Service Supply Chain, Repair & Tools. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Service for Northern and Central Europe, you will oversee a vital function responsible for regional delivery performance, cost management, inventory, repair, and tools results. In this senior leadership position, you will become part of the Northern and Central European Service Leadership Team and work closely with highly skilled and motivated business leaders across the region and globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and inspire a regional organisation of leaders and specialists across Supply Chain, Repair & Tools
• Strengthen delivery performance across Northern and Central Europe, supporting turbine availability, customer satisfaction, and service excellence
• Optimise costs across the end-to-end service supply chain while balancing service levels, operational risk, and long-term value creation
• Enhance inventory performance and working capital through robust planning, governance, and continuous improvement
• Ensure efficient, scalable, and high-quality Repair & Tools operations in close collaboration with global stakeholders
• Own functional KPIs, budgets, people processes, strategic priorities, and transformation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, supply chain, logistics, engineering, or a related field
• Extensive senior leadership experience in supply chain, service operations, logistics, repair, tools, or similar operational environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead other leaders and develop effective teams within complex global organisations
• Demonstrated track record in delivery performance, cost optimisation, inventory management, and operational excellence
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and executives in a matrix organisation
• Fluent English communication and negotiation skills

Competencies

• A visible, inspiring leader who encourages commitment, communicates a clear vision, and helps teams thrive
• Customer focused and solution oriented
• A structured and pragmatic professional who turns strategy into action and delivers results
• An effective communicator who engages with executives, stakeholders, and teams
• Skilled at leading through complexity, prioritising effectively, and addressing changing business needs
• A collaborative leader who builds trusted partnerships across functions, regions, and global teams

What We Offer

Join a collaborative workplace where teamwork, innovation, and cross-functional partnership are valued every day. As a senior leader in Vestas’ largest region, you will help guide the direction of Service Supply Chain, Repair, and Tools while continuing to grow your career in a global organisation. If you're looking to improve customer performance, operational excellence, and business results, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Additional Information

The position is in Aarhus, Denmark, but additional locations, such as Copenhagen, Denmark or Hamburg, Germany, are considered. For this role, you can expect up to 35 days of travel per year.

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.

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 200 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 39,000 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.