Last Mile Distribution Manager – Landriano

Agsweltgermany; Landriano; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogatospaces in Landriano, Lombardy, is advertising a Last Mile Distribution Manager role. This full-time, fixed-term position oversees distribution operations, coordinates managers and teams, supervises drivers, and optimises fleet use while monitoring KPIs and service quality.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Distribution Management and 10+ years in Logistics Management, is a native Italian speaker, and is able to travel about 25% of the time to support multiple contracts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in distribution, transport, or logistics.
• 10 years of Distribution Manager experience required.
• 10 years of Logistics Management experience required.
• Native Italian language required.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Strong ability to analyse productivity, absenteeism, service levels and data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall distribution operations and coordinate managers and teams.
• Supervise drivers and distribution rounds and manage fleet resources.
• Monitor workforce levels and ensure continuity and service quality.
• Analyse KPIs such as on-time deliveries and SLA compliance.
• Prepare performance reports and coordinate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HR and other functions on staffing and efficiency.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives across networks.

Skills

Logistics leadership

KPI analysis

Staff coordination

Fleet management

Driver supervision

Route planning

Client relationships

Data analysis

Problem solving

Compliance knowledge

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Excel

TMS

Fleet management software

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Cogatospaces is advertising a Last Mile Distribution Manager position in Landriano, Lombardy. The role is full-time and fixed-term, with primarily managerial, organisational, and control responsibilities covering courier and last-mile distribution activities.

The manager will oversee the overall distribution organisation, coordinate operational managers and teams, supervise drivers and distribution rounds, manage fleet resources, monitor workforce levels, and ensure operational continuity and service quality. The role also includes analysing distribution KPIs such as delivery success rates, on-time deliveries, SLA compliance, productivity, absenteeism, fleet utilisation, service disruptions, and customer complaints.

The position involves direct interaction with clients and participation in performance-review meetings, as well as preparing performance reports and coordinating corrective actions. The manager will also work with HR and other company functions on staffing, fleet management, and organisational efficiency, while supporting continuous-improvement strategies.

Candidates are expected to have significant experience in distribution, transport, or logistics, including specific last-mile, courier, or widespread distribution operations. The role requires 10 years of Distribution Manager experience and 10 years of Logistics Management experience, along with a mandatory secondary-school qualification, native Italian, and availability to travel 25% of the time.

The salary is €40,000–€60,000 per year.

Requirements

• Significant experience in distribution, transport, or logistics
• Specific experience in last-mile, courier, or widespread distribution activities
• Experience managing structures including drivers, route operators, supervisors, and operational representatives
• Knowledge of distribution route planning and organisation
• Experience managing vehicle fleets and driving personnel
• Strong operational KPI analysis skills
• Experience managing client and contract relationships
• Ability to analyse productivity, absenteeism, service levels, and distribution performance data
• Good knowledge of IT and data-analysis tools, particularly Excel and management systems/TMS
• Knowledge of transport and driving-personnel regulations
• Availability for travel to various contracts throughout the national territory for support, training, and start-up activities
• Leadership and coordination skills for complex operational structures
• Delegation and supervision skills
• Strong results orientation
• Ability to interpret operational data and performance indicatorsCustomer and client relationship management skills
• Ability to manage critical situations and define corrective actions
• Secondary School (High School) — Mandatory
• Distribution Manager experience — 10 years, Required
• Logistics Management experience — 10 years, Required
• Availability to travel — 25%, Mandatory