Secondary Distribution Warehouse Coordinator

Essity; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (2 days remote/week)

Career development in Supply Chain

Collaborative, safety-focused culture

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Secondary Distribution Warehouse Coordinator for our Italian network, based in Legnano (Milan). You will coordinate 3PL operations across Northern Italy, drive KPI monitoring, and lead data-driven improvements to safety, quality and service levels.

You will monitor external providers and internal stakeholders, translating data into actionable actions while supporting cost optimization and operational excellence in our warehouse network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse operations or logistics environments.
• Experience with 3PLs is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translate data to insights.
• Proven reporting, KPI analysis and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily warehouse operations managed by external logistics providers (3PLs).
• Ensure high service levels, inventory accuracy and operational performance across the external warehouse network.
• Monitor logistics performance through KPIs, business reviews and regular operational meetings.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Develop reports and performance reviews to support data-driven decision making.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity and service quality.
• Build strong relationships with logistics providers and ensure effective performance management.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Transportation and other key stakeholders to optimize end-to-end logistics processes.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, sustainability and operational standards.

Skills

Warehouse ops

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Team collaboration

English fluent

Italian fluent

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

WMS

Job description

Secondary Distribution Warehouse Coordinator

We are looking for a Secondary Distribution Coordinator to join our Secondary Distribution team in Italy, based in Legnano (Milan). Reporting to the Secondary Distribution Team Leader, this role will coordinate a network of external warehouse providers across Northern Italy, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, service, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Working closely with our logistics service providers and internal stakeholders, you will monitor warehouse performance, analyze KPIs and operational data, and turn insights into concrete improvement actions. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, cost optimization and operational excellence across the warehouse network.

What you will do

• Coordinate and monitor daily warehouse operations managed by external logistics providers (3PLs)
• Ensure high service levels, inventory accuracy and operational performance across the external warehouse network
• Monitor logistics performance through KPIs, business reviews and regular operational meetings
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities
• Develop reports and performance reviews to support data-driven decision making
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity and service quality
• Build strong relationships with logistics providers and ensure effective performance management
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Transportation and other key stakeholders to optimize end-to-end logistics processes
• Support compliance with safety, quality, sustainability and operational standards

Who you are

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent
• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Experience within logistics companies and/or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers is highly valued
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational data into actionable insights
• Proven experience in reporting, KPI analysis and performance management
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, logistics KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (or SAP R/3), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Power BI is considered a strong asset
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of French is considered a plus

What We Offer

• A key role within a dynamic and international logistics organization with exposure to a broad network of logistics partners and cross-functional stakeholders
• Hybrid working model, with 2 days per week of remote working
• Professional growth and career development opportunities within Supply Chain and Logistics
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on safety, innovation, sustainability, continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Starting base salary of €34,370 gross per year, plus bonus and benefits package

This job posting is open to applications from all genders (Law 903/77 and Legislative Decree 198/06) and to individuals of any age, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. We do not discriminate in relation to access or treatment during the selection process.