Head of Distribution

Head of Distribution & Logistics

**Location**:Cesena, FC, IT

**Function/Branch**:Operations

**Type of contract**:Permanent Employee
Our CompanyTechnogym inspires **55 million daily users** to train using our **innovative & engaging solutions for fitness, sport and health**. By promoting the **wellness lifestyle** of exercise, a balanced diet, and a positive mental approach, Technogym has rapidly grown into a success story of over 2,500 employees at 15 branches, expanding to more than 100 countries and has been selected as Official Supplier to 9 editions of the Olympic Games - from Sydney 2000 to Paris 2024.If you are a team player with strong relationship skills and an international approach, eager to invest your energy in building dreams, you have the **right spirit to join Technogym** You will naturally fit with our culture if you work out and live a healthy lifestyle, are pro-active, determined and digital savvy. Move with us for a better worldYour RoleWe are looking for a senior professional to join our Operations Team at Technogym Village (Cesena, Italy) as **Head of Distribution & Logistics**.We look for an experienced manager with a proven track records across the various key distribution logistics competences: negotiation of international transportation services (transport, whs, installation), logistics costs management, Demand Planning & Stock Management, Customes & Duties regulations, insurancesThis role is pivotal in maintaining service levels, optimizing stock levels, and driving cost reduction initiatives related to delivery and installation while upholding service quality.Your Impact-
- Manage the demand planning process to develop sales forecasts (Sales Operation Plan), ensuring industrial plants can adjust their production in line with expected delivery trends.
Assure linear logistics volumes working to reduce peaks and grant adequate capacity along the value chain (whs inbound and outbound capacity, as well installation capacity)
Define activities and policies for cost reduction in delivery and installation, ensuring high service quality and optimizing finished product stock levels.
Negotiate national and international transportation contracts for centralized suppliers and national markets directly served by Technogym direct subsidiaries (14), in coordination with the purchasing office and subsidiaries local operations.
Manage international carriers (road & sea) to increase service level, reduce delivery time and maintain high service standards.
Monitor the correct set up of local subsidiaries logistics operations in the various markets (domestic transportation, warehousing and installation service)
Supervise the proper management of finished product inventory at distribution centers located in the various markets where a Technogym sales subsidiaries are present (2 whs per country in 14 nations)
Define processes and guidelines relatable to stock management, inventories, cycle count, scrapping to ensure proper handling and segregation of various stock types in different markets.
Monitor effective adoption by subsidiaries, activate corrective actions if necessary, and conduct regular audits and develop improvement plans for third-party warehouse operations.
Oversee insurance coverage related to stocks and risks associated with transportation, installation, and storage of products.
Monitors achievement of service level agreements with national logistics partners (branches) and proactively activates quality performance improvement processes
Enhance the logistics footprint across various markets to minimize distribution costs and improve time to service and delivery and installation (D&I) service quality.
Ensure high quality levels of installation activities by monitoring feedback KPIs from the market, auditing activities, training and certification of installation technicians
Lead projects aimed at improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes by reducing the environmental impact of transportation and installation activities.About YouIdeally, you are passionate about working out, enthusiastic and proactive, while also down-to-earth and ethical. Experience of, or a proven interest in the fitness industry is highly desirable, along with excellent account management/solution selling/strategic thinking/relationship skills.What you should bring:Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related area at global level with exposure to international logistics operations
Strong experience in managing shipments/deliveries of high-tech assets.
Proficiency in managing warehouse operations and overseeing inbound/outbound logistics flows.

- Knowledge of export management procedures and regulations (AEO certification is a plus)
Data driven mindset, accustomed to working with KPIS and developing forecast/analytical models.
Strong financial acumen to manage budgets