• Forecast maintenance work demand for North America across various maintenance activity types in collaboration with subject matter experts and service managers.

• Forecast the supply of labor needs, including the mix of skill sets required, and distribute the forecast to workforce development and recruitment.

• Prepare planning scenarios for senior management and quantify the cost impact of these scenarios with finance.

Establish and implement best practices for the planning organization's medium- and long-term planning processes.

• Participate in global capacity planning forums with other regions to support group initiatives and share knowledge.

• Present and facilitate capacity-related discussions with regional and global service management.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses related to hours worked and labor resource mix.

• Support planning automation initiatives as a subject matter expert in technician time registration data.

Essential Functions:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for creating quantitative models.

• Ability to work flexible hours, coordinating with various time zones

• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant technical field (e.g., Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Operations Management, Engineering).

• A Master's degree or MBA is valued.

• Experience: 2+ years of related experience in fields such as Capacity Management, Operations Management, or Resource Planning. Experience creating Capacity Planning Models for expected demand volume within a manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, service industry, or Maintenance Business.

Skills:

• Experience creating quantitative analyses with advanced algebra, statistics, simulation, or machine learning to improve business operations.

• Advanced Excel experience, including the use of linked data sources, pivot tables, function building, and macros.

• Experience with data visualization software such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Financial understanding of cost of goods sold, revenue, and contribution margin.

• Communication skills in writing memos, preparing presentations, and facilitating conversations with senior managers.

• Analytical and detailed working approach.

• Self-organization and good time management.

• Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning is beneficial, but not required.

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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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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