Outbound Logistics Team Lead - Digitalize & Deliver

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd

Padova

Hybrid

EUR 39,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Hybrid working model

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Job summary

Varisco S.r.l. in Padova, Italy, part of the Atlas Copco Group, seeks a Logistics Team Leader to manage outbound logistics, lead the team, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and delivery performance.

You will coordinate order follow-up, planning, packing, shipping docs and delivery execution across a hybrid working model. The role emphasizes data-driven performance, contract management, supplier interactions, cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing and Finance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Proven experience in manufacturing company (min 3 years).
Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing or supply-chain operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment. (at least 3 years)
Proven experience in people management (at least 3 years)
Practical knowledge of outbound shipment processes and a sound understanding of inbound transportation flows.
Experience in carrier sourcing, transport tendering, rate negotiation, contract management and carrier performance management.
Proven Experience in process improvement projects, procedure simplification, standardization and digitalization (at least 3 years)
Knowledge of continuous-improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, 6S, structured problem solving or Six Sigma.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools; experience with SAP and data-analysis or reporting tools is an advantage.
Fluent spoken and written Italian and English are mandatory

Responsibilities

Lead, guide and develop the competencies of Outbound Team to achieve company goals, in agreement with the Manufacturing Manager.
Take responsibility for the outbound logistics operations of the Product Company, embracing the vision of delivering quality on time and safely.
Lead the daily activities related to order follow-up, shipment planning, packing coordination, shipping documentation, finished-product handling and operational delivery execution.
Prepare and execute plans to achieve operational and strategic targets, translating priorities into clear actions for the team.
Implement measurable improvements in shipment management, including planning, consolidation, staging, carrier booking, documentation, tracking, escalation handling and shipment closure.
Drive digitalization and automation of logistics information and documentation flows, in coordination with the relevant internal functions and external partners.
Support the Integration of additional Customer Centers, part of the group into the Product Company EDI connection, defining operational interfaces, responsibilities, data flows, service levels and implementation plans.
Support the Product Company in acting as a distribution center for Varisco Customer Center and for the spare-parts flow for Industry products, adapting and improving the setup when business needs change.
Develop, negotiate, implement and manage transport contracts, rate agreements and service-level conditions in cooperation with Purchasing, Finance and other involved functions.
Ensure a data-driven process by measuring and benchmarking logistics performance using key performance indicators related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, lead time, claims and customer service.
Prioritize customer care and delivery performance, ensuring efficient logistics flows that meet Customer Center and end-customer expectations and working closely with Planning and Production.
Create awareness about Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, fostering a strong Safety First and Quality First culture and maintaining clean, orderly and audit-ready working areas.
Promote cooperation and alignment with other Product Company functions, Customer Centers, divisions and external partners, sharing and adopting best practices to achieve high performance.