Logistic Manager

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Manager Italy to join our Ecolab Supply Chain team. Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, with the guidance from the EU Planning and Logistics leadership team, you will be a part of the team managing End to End Supply Chain within your area helping Ecolab to deliver a great customer experience.

Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, supply network planning, logistics and warehousing space will help the team to work out cost-effective solutions as well as ensuring great customer experience.

We are looking for a strong leader, who can perform effectively in a complex matrix organization, with a high sense of ownership and accountability. Successful candidate will be an integral part of our Supply Chain organization, and will hold a responsibility to further modify, enhance and deliver excellence in Order to Cash day to day operations.

The expectation is that you will be proficient in managing various Supply Chain areas, such as logistics, supply planning, demand planning and customer service. You will play an instrumental role in replenishment and inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, distribution planning, delivery execution, exception management, drop shipments etc., leading and developing your team and talent.

We are looking for a leader who will be a great partner to the business divisional sales, R&D and marketing, while being passionate about delivering upon customers' expectations. We are looking for an individual who has got a proven track record in achieving mastery in planning, logistics and customer service.

How You'll Make An Impact

Be an integral part in our Supply Chain Organization to improve our customer experience

Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs

Implement Continuous improvement Projects to improve our cost and service

Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Divisions in Italy and the wider organization within Ecolab.

Develop close relationships with Ecolab's 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Present Supply Chain voice in the Italy Management Team, acting as a subject matter expert, - providing the guidance and execution of the agreed Supply Chain solutions

Manage quality, service and cost metrics. Monitoring and reporting the set KPIs while developing and implementing specific plans to achieve improvements

Support Switzerland Supply Chain Team driving and improving cost and service.

Qualifications

Engineering or Business Administration degree, Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus

8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Customer Service, Operations, or related functions, including 3+ years in a Logistics Manager or similar role.

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Operational SAP knowledge

Project management qualification is a bonus, project management experience is a must

Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principals

Demonstration of financial acumen (course completion or through experience)

Competences And Skills Required

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Great presentation skills

Strong collaborator and influencer

Ability to exercise independent judgement, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams

Excellent decision-making skills

People management and team development skills

Fluent English

Driving licence

For this role you will need to be a holder of a permit to live and work in Europe.

What's In It For You

You will become a highly visible leader within Ecolab

Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology

Competitive compensation package and benefits

Career plan for professional growth

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

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