Distribution Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Milano; In loco; EUR 58.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Permanent contract

Base salary €58,000–€62,000

Canteen access

Meal vouchers when remote

Wellbeing and development programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Boehringer Ingelheim Italy is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee finished goods distribution in Italy, ensuring GDP compliance, quality and timely deliveries to customers.

The role involves coordinating with an external logistics provider, monitoring KPIs, managing budgets, supporting export controls, and leading a regional logistics team toward continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of GDP and pharmaceutical distribution regulations.
• Experience managing 3rd-party logistics providers and monitoring service levels.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Manage distribution processes in Italy for finished products, ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensure GDP compliance and adherence to local procedures and corporate guidelines.
• Monitor transportation and warehouse performance; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate returns, recalls and outbound logistics complaints.
• Ensure product traceability data flows to the Ministry of Health; manage external provider activities.
• Define service levels and contract terms with the logistics provider; monitor KPIs and SLAs.
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance service quality while reducing costs.
• Develop and maintain local operating procedures; support Export Control activities.
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim in Dafne warehousing and distribution groups.
• Support logistics projects for Human Pharma and Animal Health; manage distribution budget.

Conoscenze

GDP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Analytical skills

Bilingual English/Italian

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

THE POSITION

For Boehringer Ingelheim Italy, we are looking for a Distribution Manager who will be responsible for managing the distribution processes of finished products in the Italian market, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to customers.

THE POSITION

For Boehringer Ingelheim Italy, we are looking for a Distribution Manager who will be responsible for managing the distribution processes of finished products in the Italian market, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to customers.

The successful candidate will coordinate logistics activities in collaboration with the external logistics provider, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), company procedures, and agreed service levels.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage distribution processes in Italy, ensuring proper storage and timely delivery of finished products to customers.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices, local procedures, and corporate guidelines.
• Monitor transportation and warehouse performance, identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate returns management and logistics activities related to product recalls.
• Ensure effective monitoring and management of outbound logistics complaints.
• Ensure proper product traceability data flow to the Ministry of Health, including coordination of activities entrusted to the logistics provider.
• Support the definition of expected service levels and contractual terms with the logistics provider.
• Regularly monitor logistics provider performance through KPIs and service level agreements.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance service quality while optimizing costs and resources.
• Develop and maintain local operating procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Support local Export Control activities and collaborate with the Local Export Control Officer in monitoring customers and suppliers against sanction lists.
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim in Dafne working groups related to warehousing and distribution.
• Support local and global logistics and distribution projects and initiatives for both Human Pharma and Animal Health businesses.
• Manage the distribution budget, including storage, outbound logistics, and logistics provider service costs.
• Analyze and monitor direct, indirect, and overall logistics costs, assessing their impact on net sales.
• Coordinate product destruction activities at the warehouse in accordance with local procedures.
• Collaborate with the Security Manager to investigate product losses and thefts.
• Lead, develop, and train the team, fostering motivation, technical expertise, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific, analytical, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated environment.
• At least 3 years of people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and applicable pharmaceutical distribution regulations.
• Proven experience managing third-party logistics providers, including monitoring service levels and performance indicators.
• Ability to manage budgets, logistics costs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across local and global teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset, strong quality orientation, and the ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and guide teams. High level of accuracy, accountability, and commitment to compliance and established procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer needs and business objectives.
• Good command of English and Italian, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of SAP or other logistics management systems is considered an advantage.

What we offer

• For this position we offer a permanent contract.
• The gross annual base salary foreseen for this position ranges from € 58.000 to € 62.000, depending on candidate's skills and experience.
• Free access to the company canteen and ticket restaurants when working remotely.
• A range of benefits for physical, financial, social and mental wellbeing.
• A support to develop professional and personal paths including our full range of development programs.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates belonging to protected categories, in accordance with Law 68/99.

We foster a workplace built on respect, trust, and empathy—free from discrimination. We are powered by our people, and we believe that our differences are our strengths. Everyone is valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com