Logistics Assistant

**KWS Italia S.p.A**. **is looking to recruit a **Logistics Assistant (M/F/d) **at the earliest opportunity to join their **Forlì** **office** for supporting planning and logistics activities in the EMEA (South Europe - North Africa - Middle East) region.- This position is **full-time** and **permanent**.**What you can expect in this role**:

- Supporting planning and logistics management with a holistic view of the regions of South Europe and MEA.
- Registering all necessary information in SAP connected with the whole supply chain process, from purchase to delivery.
- Working in close collaboration with local and international suppliers and couriers to ensure timely delivery of the products.
- Preparing and sharing reports and analysis regarding supply chain activities.
- Ensuring constant and proper communication and support to the production facilities and continuous knowledge exchange.
- Manage purchase and delivery processes of the goods from the various countries and production facilities, as well as the daily activities connected to the entire supply chain.
- Taking part in the regional planning process activities in close collaboration with the countries in scope and the regional management.

**What you bring in**:

- **Previous hands-on experience with planning and/or import-export operations and know-how on customs procedures.**:

- **University graduate, preferably in business management. Non-degree holders with longer-term experience will also be considered for the position.**:

- **At least 2 years of overall professional experience in sim ilar roles, preferably in international environments.**:

- Profound knowledge of MS Office products, with a specific focus on Excel.
- Good knowledge of SAP MM/WM is a plus.
- Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are an advantage.
- Analytical mindset and efficient organizational skills.
- Knowledge about the agricultural supply business, in general, is a plus.
- General understanding of the supply chain processes in an international environment.
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods (e.g. first part of the year).
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed.

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About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Over 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.8 billion in the fiscal year 2022/2023. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests, and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.