Logistics Implementation Lead - Startups & Transformation

DHL; Peschiera; On-site; Riservato; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Implementation Specialist to drive the successful launch of new operations, customer start-ups, and strategic transformation projects across our network.

You will translate requirements into execution plans, coordinate activities through go-live, and ensure layouts, resources, and systems align with project objectives. Travel across Italy and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• A Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation Management is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, or 3PL environments.
• Experience in warehouse start-ups, implementations, or operational transformation projects.
• Fluent English and availability to travel across Italy.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of new customer operations, warehouse start-ups and transformation projects.
• Translate operational and solution design requirements into practical execution plans.
• Coordinate implementation activities during project execution, go-live and ramp-up phases.
• Ensure warehouse layouts, operational flows, resources, equipment and systems are implemented according to project objectives.
• Collaborate with Solution Design teams to validate operational feasibility and execution requirements.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities, UAT, process validation and operational readiness assessments.
• Support the deployment and validation of WMS and operational systems.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify risks and drive mitigation actions.
• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from project phase to business-as-usual activities.
• Support performance stabilization and continuous improvement initiatives following project launch.
• Act as the key operational reference point throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Management/Industrial Engineering degree

Economics or Supply Chain degree

Master’s in Logistics/ Transportation Management (plus)

Tools

WMS

Operational systems

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Implementation Specialist to drive the successful launch of new operations, customer start-ups, and strategic transformation projects across our network.

You will translate requirements into execution plans, coordinate activities through go-live, and ensure layouts, resources, and systems align with project objectives. Travel across Italy and fluent English are required.