Onshore Stock Keeper-Brooklyn, NY

Onshore Stock Keeper

Brooklyn, NY

General Purpose: 

 
Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Onshore Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient management of warehouse operations supporting offshore wind service activities. This role ensures that materials, consumables, tooling, Main Components Tooling containers, and scheduled maintenance parts are properly controlled, inspected, forecasted, and staged to meet offshore operational demands. Operating as the shore‑side authority for material readiness, the Onshore Warehouse Coordinator coordinates closely with the Offshore Warehouse Coordinator, Offshore Shift Supervisor, and SOV Shift Manager to prepare materials well in advance of offshore execution, maintain high inventory accuracy, and support reliable vessel mobilizations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Act as the onshore authority for warehouse readiness, ensuring offshore operations are fully supported with compliant, complete, and available materials, tooling, and consumables. 

• Ensure all materials supporting offshore operations are properly received, inspected, stored, and system‑registered within the O&M warehouse. 

• Maintain full visibility of material sourcing across local warehouses, vendors, suppliers, and regional hubs to support resilient supply planning. 

• Identify backup material sources, alternative vendors, and approved substitute sizes or components to mitigate supply risk. 

• Lead regular Safety Stock reviews with the Offshore Warehouse Coordinator, Lead Tech, and Offshore Supervisor, proposing adjustments based on risk and consumption trends. 

• Plan parts, tooling, and consumables at least six months in advance, proactively avoiding shortages that could impact offshore execution. 

• Monitor spare‑part consumption trends and align planning assumptions with global V236 fleet insights and lessons learned. 

• Own the storage, readiness, and compliance of Main Components Tooling containers, ensuring all calibrated and inspected items are available for offshore work. 

• Perform inventory verification of Main Components Tooling before offshore shipment and after return to ensure completeness and traceability. 

• Re‑order, replenish, and restore Main Components Tooling materials and consumables following offshore campaigns. 

• Ensure all spare parts required to achieve first‑time‑fix objectives are available, serviceable, and staged for offshore execution. 

• Identify and implement alternative material and tooling solutions when primary options are unavailable. 

• Own NCR creation, documentation, and coordination of repairs or returns for non‑conforming materials or equipment. 

• Perform regular cycle counts and full inventory counts to maintain high system accuracy and audit readiness. 

• Ensure all outbound shipments to offshore operations are correctly packaged, labeled, documented, and compliant with Vestas standards prior to loading. 

• Provide material availability updates, consumption insights, and offshore readiness reports to the Senior Operations Manager, SOV Shift Manager, and Offshore Supervisor. 

• Maintain strict 5S warehouse organization and ensure safe storage, segregation, and handling of all materials and consumables. 

• Maintain qualification as a Rigging Inspector to support inspection and compliance of rigging gear and lifting equipment stored onshore. 

• Coordinate fire extinguisher servicing and recharging, ensuring compliant units are available for offshore loading during upcoming port calls. 

• Ensure all calibrated, inspected, and safety‑critical tooling remains current, documented, and compliant. 

• Proactively identify and close gaps in material availability, consumables, tooling, or documentation before they impact offshore operations. 

• Ensure outbound logistics documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with offshore requirements prior to shipment. 

• Support offshore operations by providing early visibility of material delays, shortages, quality issues, and mitigation options. 

• Travel offshore occasionally to provide temporary coverage for the Offshore Warehouse Coordinator when required. 

• Maintain warehouse safety, labeling, housekeeping, and hazard‑control standards at all times. 

• May be required to travel (10%) within the USA or Canada to audit Special Projects Tooling containers as required 

• This one will be a Brooklyn-based role. Monday-Friday, 8h/day 

Essential Functions: 

• Ability to manage warehouse operations independently and maintain high levels of accuracy in inventory systems. 

• Ability to evaluate technical work requirements and translate them into appropriate material, tooling, and preparation needs. 

• Ability to conduct inspections for rigging gear and calibrated tooling. 

• Ability to manage long‑term material forecasts, Safety Stock strategy, and supply chain dependencies. 

• Ability to coordinate effectively with offshore leadership, supply chain teams, and vendors. 

• Ability to lift, carry, move, and stage materials safely in a warehouse environment. 

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced logistics setting with frequent deadlines. 

• Ability to obtain OEUK Medical Clearance and successfully pass a Chester Step Test.  

Education, Training, and Skills Required: 

• Strong SAP competency or the ability to learn SAP quickly. 

• Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or inventory control (wind or energy‑sector experience preferred). 

• Strong understanding of Safety Stock concepts, forecasting, and supply chain planning. 

• High computer literacy, including Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams. 

• Strong communication and coordination skills. 

• Ability to complete rigging inspector and fire extinguisher inspector training. 

• Experience with SAP transactions. 

• Familiarity with V236 material and tooling requirements preferred. 

Physical Demands 

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including lifting, carrying, staging, and inspecting materials 

• Ability to climb stairs, bend, twist, and maneuver within storage areas 

• Ability to push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs 

• Ability to travel offshore when required to provide temporary coverage (limited annual requirement)  

Salary: The salary range for this position is $35 to $38 an hour based on experiance

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim 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, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
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. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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