About Suzlon

Suzlon Energy Ltd is the world’s 5th largest and fastest growing integrated wind turbine manufacturer with a workforce in excess of 14,000 people across 21 countries. Its Head Operations Office is located in India where major components used in wind turbines are manufactured. Suzlon Energy Australia Pty Ltd (Suzlon), established in mid 2004, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzlon Energy Ltd and currently employs over 200 people.

Suzlon has become Australia’s leading turnkey constructor, operator and maintenance service provider of grid-connected sustainable power plant solutions, capturing over 30% market share in just five years. This success has in part stemmed from Suzlon’s willingness to undertake full turnkey projects to safely deliver, service and maintain wind farms that meet or exceed customer and contractual requirements. With a strong focus on excellence in customer service and an emphasis on maximising safety, availability and long-term asset value, Suzlon has developed strong relationships with its clients based on honesty, integrity and direct and open communications.

Jigsaw’s Viewpoint

Suzlon adds value during every step of the power plant delivery process, from development through to operations, by effectively utilising its extensive in-house resources and capabilities, and implementing proven processes, procedures and systems. In particular, Suzlon’s supply chain strategy and processes provide their wind farm projects with a competitive edge. The team, under the leadership of GM Supply Chain Antoinette Brandi, Australia’s first female to be credited with the coveted Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, includes procurement, subcontract and logistics specialists who focus not just on price but safety and quality of products and services.

Challenges of implementing change have been overcome through the combined skills and knowledge held by the team and a useful direct reporting line into the “C” suite.

This is not the end of the Suzlon Energy Supply Chain journey, this vibrant, growing team that like to have fun and enjoy working to achieve success have critical advancements to make over the next twelve months with value creation, reporting, reviews and further Global best practice sharing, whilst supporting continued growth of the business.

Working at Suzlon

Suzlon is an organization that is built over the values it stands for. At Suzlon they have inculcated values that provide them with the benchmark to carve their vision, develop thier mission and lay a strong foundation to energize the corporate objectives.