Manager, Delivery Coordination

<p>Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions. <br/> <br/> We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Are you passionate about leading people? Are you driven by ensuring our customers get served in the best way possible, ensuring on-time delivery and high quality? Are you up for working in a hectic environment, and have a high sense of urgency? From our Central Distribution Centre (CDC) in Kampen, we yearly ship over 130.000 spare parts deliveries worldwide to our customers. These deliveries consist of more than 900.000 items such as bolts, filters, screws or engine blocks, and crankshafts for the biggest cruise ships. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this role, you will lead a team of approximately fifteen experienced transport professionals who coordinate the logistics and transportation processes for all these deliveries. You bring remote teams to work successfully together and interact with (internal) stakeholders in different areas. You will further develop your team, secure delivery performance to our customers, and continuously look for ways to improve operations. Our transport professionals are located in Vaasa (Finland) and Kampen. Carrier management and shipping is handled by a global outsourcing partner. This position is in Vaasa, Finland. You report to the Manager Global Distribution who is located in Kampen.<br/>  </p> <p>What are your main tasks and responsibilities?</p> <ul> <li>You lead and coach the members of your team and ensure the personal development and growth of all team members.</li> <li>Support and participate in operational development projects. Contribute in the creation of action plans, and ensure actions are timely implemented.</li> <li>You ensure operations performance and efficiency, meeting set targets and KPIs. Ensure compliance of agreed operational procedures within own team.</li> <li>Resolve potential issues and escalations in an optimised and timely manner.</li> <li>Monitor and report the performance of own team and area(s). Contribute to the planning of resourcing, to manage the impact of possible sales fluctuations.</li> <li>Establish a budget for own cost center and follow-up costs.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>What do we expect from you?</p> <ul> <li>You hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or similar.</li> <li>Transportation experience in the field of international logistics. Experience in delivery documentation, invoicing, customs, and/or transportation is seen as an advantage.</li> <li>Passionate about people and helping others grow with proven leadership and team-building skills.</li> <li>You are a strong organiser with a structured approach to complete targets, proactive, and a solution-oriented problem solver.</li> <li>Proven skills in leadership, teamwork, and coaching along with experience in change management.</li> <li>Fluent in written and spoken English.</li> <li>Willingness to travel.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>If you feel excited by being part of a dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application, together with a Curriculum Vitae.</p> <p>All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.<br/>  </p> <p> </p> <p>Last application date: 05/01/2024 </p> <p> </p> <p>At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>