Forecast Analyst - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX

This position is part of a team focused on spare parts and repairs for the AME Vestas organization, to deliver efficient parts strategy, improving cost, quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

* Own Service delivery performance: obtain monthly forecast inputs from all segments of regional Service business (Service sites, Construction, and Parts, Repair & Upgrades sales)

* Improve forecast accuracy by developing processes and actions based on monthly review and analysis of measurements, dashboards, and tools* Drive monthly regional forecast sign-off cadence by Service Business Unit (SBU) and Supply Chain Management

* Upload consolidated forecasts into global market intelligence tools according to monthly timeliness of global SIOP E2E program cycle

* Educate internal customers to develop and report information on expected consumption increases to set Re-Order Points

* Establish recurring check-ins with service sites & planners to understand schedule changes, upcoming events, emerging trends, etc..

* Partner with Construction, Technical Support and Operational Readiness organizations to improve forecast accuracy on new turbine versions

* Develop forecasting methods with Aftermarket & parts Repairs & Upgrades team in support of current & anticipated opportunities.

* Engage with Business Improvement programs including New Site Start-Up, Performance Optimization, and Platform Calls to adjust forecasts to support key initiatives

* Evaluate spikes in demand to understand drivers and determine where forecast changes or other mitigations are required

* Channel new part requests and new repair loop requests to appropriate departments

* Coordinate with Procurement and Regional Support Engineering to adjust forecasts in support of cost-out and business improvement initiatives

* Engage local CIM management and global SIOP to adjust forecasts to support upcoming CIM requirements and execution schedules

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in a Business-related field with emphasis in business analytics, statistics, supply chain, accounting or 5-10 years of equivalent experience.

* Proficient at Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint.

* Experience with SAP required, and Business Intelligence reporting tools.

* 2 years of experience with PTC-Servigistics, Baxter or similar spare parts planning tools

* This position located in Portland, OR, or Houston, TX

Competencies

o Demonstrated accountability and ownership.

o Strong strategic thinking and Logistics/Supply Chain Management Knowledge

o Communication skills, both written and verbal, highly motivated leader, and can build relationships

o Ability to establish cross-functional relationships in a global matrix organization.

o Able to work flexible hours to coordinate with SIOP team in Denmark and India.

o Proven ability to achieve high-level results through continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

o Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple, competing priorities

What We Offer

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. We offer many amenities: fully funded healthcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; a generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

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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 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 173 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 29,000 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.

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.