Regional Logistics Category Lead - 3PL & Warehousing (Remote)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid model

Tool discounts

Competitive compensation

Local market benefits

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Italy (Vimercate or Monvalle) seeks a Regional Category Specialist to lead logistics procurement, including 3PL warehousing tenders, SLA creation, and cross‑dock setups.

You will manage strategic 3PL relationships across the EMEA region, drive productivity and working capital improvements, and collaborate with operations, legal, finance, and IT to translate requirements into formal agreements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience or knowledge in procurement or logistics, including exposure to 3PL and contract logistics environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, project management, and organizational skills, with close attention to detail and evidence of sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in contract negotiation, with knowledge of legal and insurance aspects considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and multicultural communication skills in English, along with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in demanding environments; additional language skills, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to person for the business on a daily basis by identifying external storage capacity, 3PL integrated warehousing solutions, and cross-dock set-ups.
• Launch 3PL warehousing tenders (RFQs), evaluate commercial offers, and present recommendations and results to the business.
• Lead warehousing negotiations and manage 3PL contracting in close coordination with operations, legal, controllership/finance, compliance, and IT teams to translate business requirements and KPIs into Service Level Agreements and Scopes of Work.
• Create and maintain SOPs, MSAs, and reporting frameworks for 3PL warehouse activities.
• Manage strategic relationships with existing logistics partners across the EMEA ANZ region and support internal stakeholders on day-to-day operational requirements.
• Update KPI dashboards and facilitate regular performance and business reviews with 3PL partners to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify warehousing optimization opportunities by engaging with local Stanley Black & Decker entities through face-to-face meetings and conference calls to understand operational needs.
• Lead productivity and working capital improvement projects that support broader supply chain efficiency goals.
• Collaborate closely with transportation and warehousing procurement teammates on integrated supply chain initiatives and end-to-end productivity opportunities.
• Share ideas and best practices with 3PL category managers and transportation teams to strengthen negotiations, improve lead times, and enhance service quality.

Skills

analytical skills

project management

organizational skills

decision making

problem solving

interpersonal skills

multicultural communication

Education

Business, Logistics, or related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Italy (Vimercate or Monvalle) seeks a Regional Category Specialist to lead logistics procurement, including 3PL warehousing tenders, SLA creation, and cross‑dock setups.

You will manage strategic 3PL relationships across the EMEA region, drive productivity and working capital improvements, and collaborate with operations, legal, finance, and IT to translate requirements into formal agreements.