Logistics Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Pozzo d'Adda; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive firm in Pozzo d'Adda seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee all logistics operations at its JIT plant. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in logistics management, strong understanding of supply chain processes, and be fluent in Italian and English. This role involves planning material flow, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics/materials management within a manufacturing / automotive / JIT environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, material flow, inventory management, transportation logistics.
• Experience managing shipping/receiving/warehousing functions.

Mansioni

• Plan and control the flow of raw materials, components, and packaging to meet production schedules.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and distribution operations.
• Establish KPIs for logistics/materials, monitor and improve them.

Conoscenze

Logistics management

Supply chain understanding

Inventory management

Transportation logistics

Leadership

Problem-solving

Formazione

Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Finance

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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Position: Logistics Manager
Type: Permanent
Location: Lear Corporation Seating JIT Plant, Pozzo d’Adda (Porto d’Adda), Italy
Reports to: Plant Manager

Overall Purpose

Manage all logistics, materials, inventory, shipping & receiving at Lear Corporation’s Seating JIT plant in Pozzo d’Adda, Italy. Ensure material flow and supply support production, meet customer delivery expectations, and control costs in a Just-In-Time (JIT) environment.

About the Plant

• The Pozzo d’Adda site is part of Lear’s Seating division.
• It operates under JIT principles, meaning tight coordination of material inputs, minimal buffer inventory, and strong alignment with suppliers and production schedules.
• The plant needs accurate forecasting, stable supply chain links, efficient receiving/warehousing, and shipping systems to match production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and control the flow of raw materials, components, and packaging to meet production schedules with minimal delays.
• Maintain target inventory levels (avoid overstock, eliminate obsolete items, minimize aging stock).
• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and distribution operations—ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with quality / automotive standards (e.g. ISO/TS).
• Establish KPIs for logistics/materials (on-time delivery, inventory turn, cost per unit, shipping accuracy etc.), monitor and improve them.
• Recommend & manage optimal transportation modes, routes & frequencies.
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics/materials team; promote continuous improvement, lean / JIT / problem-solving culture.
• Maintain and enforce governance, safety, environmental, HSE, and quality controls.
• Ensure documentation & process standards are in place and continuously improved; manage audits / supplier coordination as needed.
• Collaborate with neighboring plants or regional units to align logistics practices, cost sharing, supplier strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics/materials management within a manufacturing / automotive / JIT environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, material flow, inventory management, transportation logistics.
• Experience managing shipping/receiving/warehousing functions.
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g. ISO/TS 16949).
• Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Finance or related (MBA is a plus).
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Leadership skills, ability to work under pressure, adapt to change.