Logistics Manager

As the Logistic Manager for the Industrial Business Segment (OEM, Industrial and Packaging Business Units) in Italy, you will lead, control and be accountable for the activities covering all aspects of storage and movement of goods to both internal and external customers within the agreed guidelines and policies.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the Logistics Activity by providing functional & operational expertise in the market including best practice and industry trends.
- Drive continuous improvement through identification, management and delivery of projects ensuring best practice sharing through regular communications with all stakeholders.
- Manage 3rd party logistics providers together with the Central Logistics Function to ensure required logistics service at optimum costs by developing, implementing and monitoring performance through use of standardized KPI’s
- Active participation in tender / RFQ preparations with GSM supporting selection, negotiation, and successful introduction of logistics operators.
- Manage the on-site logistics team.

**Qualifications**
- At least 5 years relevant experience in logistics management
- Degree in engineering or logistics related discipline is desirable.
- Project management skills with experience in managing and driving change.
- Good communication, presentation and analytical skills
- Ability to lead, influence and build strong working relationships.
- High level of written and spoken English
- Available to travel. 30%

**ABOUT US**:
**PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD**

**The PPG Way**

Every single day at PPG:
**We partner with customers to create mutual value.**

We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

**We are “One PPG” to the world.**

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

**We trust our people every day, in every way.**

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

**We make it happen.**

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

**We run it like we own it.**

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

**We do better today than yesterday - everyday.**

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

**About us**:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.