Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager will lead the Logistics Team and manage the Raw Material Warehouse for the Quattordio site, coordinating 1 Warehouse Coordinator and 14 operational resources. The role oversees end-to-end internal logistics processes—from receiving to feeding production lines for all raw materials and packaging—with the goal of improving service levels, quality, and obsolescence management, driving the site toward logistics and warehouse excellence.

Additionally, the position will supervise on-site logistics suppliers to meet performance and cost targets, while designing and implementing a new Internal Logistics department (including a new warehouse layout, organizational structure, and SLAs in alignment with Supply Chain and Operations).

Key Responsibilities

• Team & Compliance Management: Coordinate the Logistics Team (including the Warehouse Coordinator) across all daily activities, ensuring full compliance with PPG and EHS policies as well as Automotive industry standards (IATF).
• Internal Logistics Transformation: Review, redesign, and manage internal logistics processes for raw materials and production line supply, establishing clear SLAs with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Plant Layout & Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Finished Goods Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain to design and implement a new plant layout for warehouse and logistics flows.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously review and optimize warehouse and receiving processes to achieve operational excellence and cost efficiency, supervising external on-site logistics providers.
• Obsolescence & Stock Management: Manage Slow-Moving/Shelved Stock (SSPL) and obsolescence to minimize rework and scrap, partnering with Quality Control, Production, Supply Chain, and S&T to define and execute recovery plans.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical/managerial field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of management experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment. Proven background in logistics, expediting, project management, and basic accounting/finance activities.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid knowledge of internal logistics and warehouse management; mandatory technical knowledge of chemical risk regulations and handling.
• Core Skills: Strong judgment and decision-making abilities (evaluating costs and benefits), analytical and mathematical skills, problem-solving, time management, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Key Competencies & Success Factors

• Leadership & Change: Drive change, focus on results, develop others, mobilize resources, and maintain a long-term strategic perspective.
• Collaboration & Execution: Promote teamwork, build trust and respect, resolve conflicts, understand internal/external customer perspectives, and plan/organize effectively.

The base salary range for this position is 75.000,00 eur to 80.000,00 eur per year, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 13% of base salary.

We confirm that this job offer is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and complies with the relevant provisions of the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), in accordance with and in full respect of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970.

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