Contract Logistics Distribution Operation Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kuehne+Nagel Siziano site is seeking a Distribution Operations Manager responsible for the operational management of distribution and transport processes for the Healthcare business. Initial focus on a key client, expanding to all pharmaceutical clients served by Siziano.

The role includes coordinating transport planning, shipment execution, distribution administration, and carrier management, with a team of about 2 people to start.

Competenze

• At least 5 years in similar roles within distribution/transport/logistics.
• Experience in leading and developing operational teams.
• Knowledge of transport, distribution and carrier management processes.
• Healthcare sector experience is a plus.
• Good command of English.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and major logistics systems.

Mansioni

• Ensure proper operation of distribution and transport activities for assigned clients.
• Coordinate transportation planning, execution and administration processes.
• Monitor operational performance via KPIs and agreed service levels.
• Manage and develop relationships with carriers and transport providers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards, especially pharma.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Care and Quality for integrated service.
• Lead and develop the assigned team, starting with 2 people.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Logistics expertise

Carrier management

Process optimization

Strumenti

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

It's more than a jobAs part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

It's more than a jobAs part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Per il nostro sito di Siziano siamo alla ricerca di una persona che assuma il ruolo di Distribution Operations Manager, con responsabilità sulla gestione operativa dei processi di distribuzione e trasporto per il business Healthcare. La figura sarà inizialmente focalizzata inizialmente su un cliente per poi estendere progressivamente il proprio perimetro a tutti i clienti farmaceutici serviti dal sito di Siziano. La persona selezionata coordinerà le attività di pianificazione trasporti, esecuzione delle spedizioni, amministrazione distributiva e gestione dei vettori.

How you create impact

Principali responsabilità

• Garantire il corretto funzionamento delle attività di distribuzione e trasporto per i clienti assegnati
• Coordinare i processi di pianificazione, esecuzione e amministrazione dei trasporti
• Monitorare le performance operative attraverso KPI e livelli di servizio concordati.
• Gestire e sviluppare le relazioni con i vettori e i fornitori di trasporto.
• Assicurare il rispetto delle normative applicabili e degli standard aziendali, con particolare attenzione al settore farmaceutico.
• Collaborare con le funzioni Operations, Customer Care e Quality per garantire un servizio efficiente e integrato.
• Guidare e sviluppare il team assegnato, inizialmente composto da 2 persone
• Identificare e implementare opportunità di miglioramento continuo dei processi distributivi.

What we would like you to bring

Requisiti

• Esperienza di almeno 5 anni in ruoli analoghi nell'ambito della distribuzione/trasporti/logistica.
• Esperienza nella gestione e nello sviluppo di team operativi.
• Conoscenza dei processi di trasporto, distribuzione e carrier management.
• Costituisce titolo preferenziale l'esperienza nel settore Healthcare.
• Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese.
• Buona padronanza degli strumenti Microsoft Office e dei principali sistemi gestionali logistici.

What's in it for you

By joining the Kuehne+Nagel team, you will have the opportunity to work in a safe and stable environment, with a strong focus on physical and mental well-being. We offer professional growth and development opportunities, including at an international level.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.