Processing and Logistics Coordinator

KWS SAAT SE; Forlì; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading plant breeding company is looking for a Logistics & Planning Coordinator to work full-time in their Forlì office. This role involves supporting logistics management, coordinating a planning team, and working with international suppliers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, fluency in English and Italian, and strong organizational skills. A university degree in business management is preferred. The position includes opportunities for analysis and regional planning in an international environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional experience in similar roles, preferably in international environments.
• Previous experience with planning import-export operations and customs procedures is required.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally if needed.

Mansioni

• Support cross-crop planning and logistics management.
• Coordinate the Planning & Logistics team and ensure execution of processes.
• Work with suppliers and couriers for timely product delivery.
• Prepare and share reports on supply chain activities.
• Manage purchase and delivery processes of goods.
• Participate in regional planning processes.

Conoscenze

Planning import-export operations

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Formazione

University degree in business management

Strumenti

MS Excel

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

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KWS Italia S.p.A. is looking to recruit a Logistics & Planning Coordinator (m/f/d) at the earliest opportunity to join their Forlì office for supporting planning and logistics activities in the EMEA (South Europe - North Africa - Middle East) region.

This position is full-time and permanent.

What you can expect in this role:

• Supporting cross-crop planning and logistics management with a holistic view of the regions of South Europe and MEA.
• Coordinating and steering the Planning & Logistics team, monitoring the correct execution of processes in terms of planning, documentation and delivery times
• Working in close collaboration with local and international suppliers and couriers to ensure timely delivery of the products.
• Preparing and sharing reports and analysis regarding supply chain activities.
• Ensuring constant and proper communication and support to the production facilities and continuous knowledge exchange.
• Manage purchase and delivery processes of the goods from the various countries and production facilities, as well as the daily activities connected to the entire supply chain.
• Taking part in the regional planning process activities in close collaboration with the countries in scope and the regional management.

What you bring in:

• Previous hands-on experience with planning and coordinating import-export operations and know-how on customs procedures.
• University graduate, preferably in business management. Non-degree holders with longer-term experience will also be considered for the position.
• At least 5 years of overall professional experience in similar roles, preferably in International environments.
• Profound knowledge of MS Office products, with a specific focus on Excel.
• Good knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Italian; French is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset and efficient organizational skills.
• Knowledge about the agricultural supply business, in general, is a plus.
• General understanding of the supply chain processes in an international environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods (e.g. first part of the year).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally if needed.

Did we spark your interest?

Then apply now via our online portal and send us your documents. We look forward to getting to know you!

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading‑edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.

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