Vestas Wind Australia has announced an exciting opportunity for a Lead Planner to support the maintenance of wind farms across Victoria, Australia. This position plays a crucial role in our service process, ensuring that the wind farms operate efficiently and safely. You will collaborate with the broader Service Scheduling team while also working independently with your site teams to deliver clear and effective planning outcomes.Region APC>Service APAC>Service Operations SupportAs a Service Planner, your task is to keep on setting the order of the things that will happen in service, in accordance to the processes, instructions, business rules and your best knowledge. You manage streamlining the workload and things impacting the planning, to ensure the flow will be stable and technicians will have work to do.Travel is required as and when required across AU.Responsibilities:Perform annual capacity plan consolidation for allocated service territories including quarterly follow upResponsible for balancing capacity between dispatchers within the allocated service territories. Close cooperation and dialogue with Dispatchers and Capacity PlannersSub-region anchor point for:Streamlined resource managementGlobal planning and scheduling project implementationMaterial and resource analytics and performance driverRegular performance reporting to managementBalance all assigned territory orders to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivityService crew composition is up to date and adjusted to demandTools, parts & services are planned and monitored on time before crew mobilizationCrew schedules are managed on a day-to-day basisThe service schedule is aligned with the obligations in service contractsOn-time communication to crews and partners is guaranteedKPIs and PPIs related to Planning & Scheduling are balanced and under controlQualifications:Bachelor in Engineering or any equivalent degreeTechnical understanding and planning exposure will be essential for success in this positionProficient in MS Office, SAP and Salesforce5 years of relevant experienceGood experience in a technical service environment with a focus on Planning & SchedulingGood IT skills and experience with information processing in databases and planning toolsAnalytical and detailed working approachSelf-organization / good time management and stress-resistantExperience in managing smaller development/improvement projects (process & systems)Technical and planning framework understandingHigh degree of flexibility (working in a changing environment)Interpersonal skillsHigh communications skillsSystem user of MS Office, SAP and SalesforceSupervisory experience will be looked upon favourably.Previous experience managing a team is highly regarded.What We Offer:A strong safety cultureDynamic and fast-paced work environmentAn opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.Global career progression prospects.We offer you the opportunity to make a difference and to work in a multicultural and international company, where you have the possibility to test your skills and develop professionally.Additional information:You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this jobWe do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions ProviderExcellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and GloballyA workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramVestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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