Supply Chain Manager: Logistics Leader in Italy

ZEISS Group; Castiglione Olona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Additional benefits package

International development within an AU

Job summary

ZEISS Group is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Castiglione Olona, Italy, to oversee demand and supply planning, inventory, and transportation. You will lead the local Supply Chain team and collaborate with internal ZEISS functions and external partners to ensure product availability and cost control.

The role focuses on logistics, process improvement, and international coordination, offering development towards broader procurement and international collaboration within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Engineering/Management/Economics).
• At least five years of experience in project management and team coordination.
• Knowledge of demand and supply planning, inventory management, warehouse and logistics processes, and inbound/outbound transportation.
• Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and ability to analyse complex operational data.
• Fluent Italian and good English (written and spoken) at least B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate main local logistics activities including demand and supply planning for finished products.
• Manage inventory policies, safety stock levels, and replenishment parameters.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor inbound and outbound transportation activities with carrier performance and costs.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs and support continuous improvement and digitalisation projects.
• Lead and develop the local Supply Chain team and collaborate with internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Team coordination

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Fluent Italian

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management/Industrial Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

ZEISS Group is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Castiglione Olona, Italy, to oversee demand and supply planning, inventory, and transportation. You will lead the local Supply Chain team and collaborate with internal ZEISS functions and external partners to ensure product availability and cost control.

The role focuses on logistics, process improvement, and international coordination, offering development towards broader procurement and international collaboration within an industrial setting.