Senior Specialist, Global Logistics Excellence

Vestas group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas seeks a Lean Logistics Specialist to lead transformation initiatives across global logistics operations. You will design and optimize processes, promote automation, and ensure SAP integration while driving sustainability and operational excellence.

The role requires extensive logistics experience, strong analytical skills, and proven change management capabilities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in logistics, logistics engineering, material flow optimization, or process excellence roles.
• Extensive knowledge in warehouse/logistics operations and SAP EWM.
• Advanced analytical skills and KPI dashboards/data-driven decision-making.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement across functions and geographies.
• Familiarity with automation technologies, digital logistics tools, and sustainability frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking; continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork and the ability to persuade others.
• Results-driven focus on cost, service, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, standardize, and optimize logistics and warehouse processes to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
• Promote continuous improvement through process excellence, digitalization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure seamless SAP integration and stable operations across global logistics functions.
• Process Design & Implementation
• End to End Value Stream Mapping
• Automation & Digitalization and Reporting & Governance
• Sustainability, Compliance and Operational Excellence
• Change Management & Training

Skills

Logistics engineering

Process excellence

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Master's degree in supply chain/logistics/industrial engineering

Tools

SAP EWM

Job description

Location(s) Multiple locations

Work experience Management

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Supply Chain and Logistics

Is your focus on effecting change and improving the sustainability of logistics operations? Join us as a Lean Logistics Specialist, where you’ll manage transformation initiatives and collaborate with diverse global stakeholders. If you’re motivated by continuous improvement and want to help implement effective practices for renewable energy manufacturing, this role is your chance to grow.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > PEX

Global Manufacturing Process and Production Excellence Center - PEX Logistics Excellence Team is part of Global Manufacturing.

PEX Logistics Excellence Team scope comprises of the below- Secure delivery of Transformation, NPI / ramp-up projects for Logistics work streams, Optimise end to end Logistics operations using Lean principles- Designing material flow concepts, Validation of material flow and steps in line with Takt (including processes, tools and equipment)

Responsibilities

Design, standardize, and optimize logistics and warehouse processes to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and sustainability. Promote continuous improvement through process excellence, digitalization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure seamless SAP integration and stable operations across global logistics functions.

• Process Design & Implementation
• End to End Value Stream Mapping
• Automation & Digitalization and Reporting & Governance
• Sustainability, Compliance and Operational Excellence
• Change Management & Training

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, Logistics engineering, Material flow optimization or process excellence roles
• Extensive knowledge in warehouse/logistics operations and SAP EWM (or similar systems)
• Advanced analytical skills and experience with KPI dashboards and data-driven decision-making
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience across functions and geographies
• Familiarity with automation technologies, digital logistics tools, and sustainability frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset
• Change management and leadership
• Teamwork and the ability to persuade others
• Results-driven focus on cost, service, and sustainability

What we offer

We offer good professional and personal development prospects in an inspiring, international work environment at a global manufacturer in the renewables industry. We value initiative, engagement and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with inclusive colleagues. You will get an original chance to influence your own development and growth in a diverse, respectful, inclusive, and rapidly developing environment.

Additional information

You may expect 100 days of annual travel activity.

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.

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.