Logistic Manager

Ecolab; Vimercate; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Manager in Italy to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, you will manage End-to-End Supply Chain within your area and help deliver a great customer experience.

Your leadership will drive replenishment, inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, and delivery execution, while developing your team and partnering across the business to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Business Administration degree; Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus.
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Customer Service, Operations, or related functions.
• 3+ years in a Logistics Manager or similar role.
• Operational SAP knowledge.
• Project management qualification is a bonus; project management experience is a must.
• Exposure to TPM and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Demonstration of financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain in Italy with ownership and accountability.
• Develop replenishment, inventory forecasting and shortages resolution.
• Collaborate with 3PLs to ensure performance and cost targets; uphold safety and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with divisional sales, R&D and marketing to meet customer expectations.
• Present Supply Chain voice in Italy Management Team and drive agreed solutions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive cost/service improvements.
• Support Switzerland Supply Chain Team in cost and service improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Collaborator/influencer

Independent judgement

Decision making

People management

Fluent English

Driving licence

Education

Engineering or Business Administration degree

Masters in Supply Chain (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Manager Italy to join our Ecolab Supply Chain team. Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, with the guidance from the EU Planning and Logistics leadership team, you will be a part of the team managing End to End Supply Chain within your area helping Ecolab to deliver a great customer experience.

Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, supply network planning, logistics and warehousing space will help the team to work out cost-effective solutions as well as ensuring great customer experience.

We are looking for a strong leader, who can perform effectively in a complex matrix organization, with a high sense of ownership and accountability. Successful candidate will be an integral part of our Supply Chain organization, and will hold a responsibility to further modify, enhance and deliver excellence in Order to Cash day to day operations.

The expectation is that you will be proficient in managing various Supply Chain areas, such as logistics, supply planning, demand planning and customer service. You will play an instrumental role in replenishment and inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, distribution planning, delivery execution, exception management, drop shipments etc., leading and developing your team and talent.

We are looking for a leader who will be a great partner to the business divisional sales, R&D and marketing, while being passionate about delivering upon customers’ expectations. We are looking for an individual who has got a proven track record in achieving mastery in planning, logistics and customer service.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Be an integral part in our Supply Chain Organization to improve our customer experience
• Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs
• Implement Continuous improvement Projects to improve our cost and service
• Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Divisions in Italy and the wider organization within Ecolab.
• Develop close relationships with Ecolab’s 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Present Supply Chain voice in the Italy Management Team, acting as a subject matter expert, - providing the guidance and execution of the agreed Supply Chain solutions
• Manage quality, service and cost metrics. Monitoring and reporting the set KPIs while developing and implementing specific plans to achieve improvements
• Support Switzerland Supply Chain Team driving and improving cost and service.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Business Administration degree, Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Customer Service, Operations, or related functions, including 3+ years in a Logistics Manager or similar role.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Operational SAP knowledge
• Project management qualification is a bonus, project management experience is a must
• Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principals
• Demonstration of financial acumen (course completion or through experience)

Competences And Skills Required

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Great presentation skills
• Strong collaborator and influencer
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams
• Excellent decision-making skills
• People management and team development skills
• Fluent English
• Driving licence

For this role you will need to be a holder of a permit to live and work in Europe.

What’s In It For You

• You will become a highly visible leader within Ecolab
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Career plan for professional growth
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Compensation Range

The annual pay range for this position is €66.800 - €100.100. This position is eligible for annual bonus.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

Collective Agreement Information (Italy)

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based upon individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.