Capacity Planning Specialist

About the Role

Join Vestas as a Capacity Planner for Service Operations NCE, where you'll play a pivotal role in transforming how we plan and deploy our technical workforce across the renewable energy sector. As the owner of the capacity planning domain, you'll ensure optimal allocation of internal and external technicians to execute turbine service activities efficiently and safely across multiple regions. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact operational performance while working at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Domain Leadership

• Own and manage the complete capacity planning domain, establishing direction, standards, and steering mechanisms across operational, tactical, and strategic levels
• Translate complex regional demand patterns into clear, aligned capacity strategies that drive proactive and data-driven decision making
• Develop and implement long-term workforce planning strategies to support business growth and operational excellence

Resource Management & Optimization

• Manage cross-regional workforce balancing with full accountability, directing technician allocation and optimizing resource mix
• Coordinate deployment of both internal technicians and external contractor resources to meet service demands
• Monitor and analyze capacity utilization metrics to identify optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Provide leadership with consolidated capacity insights, presenting clear scenarios and strategic recommendations
• Act as the central point of truth for technician capacity insights across all stakeholder groups
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional operations teams, HR, and senior management

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Continuously improve planning processes and tools, steering enhancements that increase transparency, efficiency, and operational maturity
• Lead initiatives to modernize capacity planning methodologies and implement best practices
• Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to enhance planning tools and reporting capabilities

Requirements
Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in capacity planning, operations planning, or related analytical roles
• Extensive background in leading and owning complex operational or analytical domains
• Demonstrated experience in complex, multi-variable demand planning within dynamic business environments
• Proven track record of managing resources across multiple regions or business units

Technical Skills

• High level of data literacy with proficiency in planning tools and analytical software
• Strong quantitative analysis skills with ability to work with large datasets and complex forecasting models
• Experience with workforce planning systems and capacity management platforms
• Knowledge of operational metrics and KPI development

Communication & Language

• Fluent English at professional level, both written and verbal
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to communicate complex data insights to diverse audiences

Core Competencies
Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively across teams while representing your domain to senior stakeholders with professional credibility
• Demonstrated experience influencing decision-making at multiple organizational levels
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Adaptability & Problem-Solving

• Thrive in an international working environment and remain professional amid shifting priorities and tasks
• Systematic and analytical professional who approaches complex problems with initiative and precision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving industry with changing business requirements

Communication Excellence

• Effective communicator capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and building consensus across cultural and functional boundaries
• Ability to translate technical capacity concepts into business language for various audiences

What We Offer

Join an exciting role with exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, international work environment within the renewable energy sector. At Vestas, we highly value initiative, accountability, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You'll have excellent opportunities to build your career with us when demonstrating aspiration, capacity, and potential.

Location Options

This position is available in Malmö, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Hamburg, or Berlin, offering flexibility to work from major European hubs.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines both onshore and offshore. With more than 185 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.

As pioneers in the industry, we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future. With 30,000 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