Logistics Specialist

About us

Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose:
to transform houses into homes
. We're home to some of the world's most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day.

Backed by Advent, a leading global private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what's next.

We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you'll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we're building something extraordinary.

About Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Vestacy. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

You'll work closely with the wider supply chain function and our supply chain partners (3PLs and warehouse) ensuring KPI's delivery (service and cost). You'll work closely with Customer Services, Supply Planners, Logistics managers, Supply Finance and our selected 3PLs. You'll be involved in Warehousing, overflow operations, operational performance review and budgeting, logistics projects.

Your responsibilities

• Work with external teams from our 3PLs/warehouse/ transport partners to overcome challenges and facilitate a can-do mentality
• Be a proactive resource in process improvement initiatives by challenging accepted principles and focusing on adding value to the business
• Identify initiatives to improve the operation and deliver on cost reductions and operational efficiencies
• Ensure inventory is synced between ERPs
• Reconciliation post operations at end of month
• Investigates logistics problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions
• Manages and oversees the damages process with finance, destruction provider and 3PL ensuring accurate reporting, disposal compliance and gross adjustment reporting and transaction integrity
• Manage overflow inventory with a focus on 100% delivery and minimized costs
• Key user of SAP for the logistics department trouble shooting system issues and ensuring system integrity
• Supporting the review and analysis of monthly operational spend
• Manage invoice validation and provide ad hoc administrative support
• Ensure operational excellence to standard operating procedures
• Ability to source, interpret and analyse data for business decision making.

The experience we are looking for

• Degree preferably in Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance or related area
• 2+ years' experience preferably in FMCG
• In depth understanding of warehousing & transport operations
• Demonstrable Business / Systems analysis experience. High level of analytical and system skills - Strong quantitative and analytical skills and advanced IT literacy- specifically Excel
• Experience of ERP systems beneficial, e.g. SAP and ideally an understanding of warehouse management systems functionality and how they interface with an ERP system
• Project management skills
• Fluent in Italian and English

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That's why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

Equality

We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't tick every box. We're committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.