Logistics Startup & WMS Implementation Lead (Italy)

DHL; Peschiera Borromeo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Logistics Implementation Specialist to turn logistics solutions into operational reality across our network in Italy.

The role supports new customer operations, start-ups, and strategic transformation projects. You will translate requirements into execution plans, coordinate activities, validate feasibility, and drive UAT, testing, and readiness assessments.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Contract Logistics, Supply Chain, or 3PL environments.
• Experience in warehouse start-ups, implementations, or operational transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics processes.
• Knowledge of WMS and operational systems.
• Fluent English and willingness 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, User Acceptance Testing (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

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Travel availability

Fluent English

WMS knowledge

Warehouse operations

Education

Bachelor's or master's in related field

Master's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Transport

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Logistics Implementation Specialist to turn logistics solutions into operational reality across our network in Italy.

The role supports new customer operations, start-ups, and strategic transformation projects. You will translate requirements into execution plans, coordinate activities, validate feasibility, and drive UAT, testing, and readiness assessments.