Supply Chain Specialist - Maternity Leave (Alba, IT)

Distribuzione, Trasporti e Logistica; Alba; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global food company in Alba is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for Maternity Leave Cover. Responsibilities include managing incoming orders and optimizing stock levels to enhance delivery efficiency. Candidates should hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical skills. Fluency in Italian and English is required. The position offers exposure to a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to a global brand.

Servizi

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Competenze

• Fluency in Italian and English essential.
• Ability to prioritize activities in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in international mobility.

Mansioni

• Manage incoming orders from Customer Distribution Centers.
• Optimize stock levels and enhance delivery efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret KPIs connected to service level.

Conoscenze

Advanced Excel functions

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Curiosity

Structured problem-solving

Formazione

Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Supply Chain Specialist - Maternity Leave

About the Role:

As a Supply Chain Specialist (Maternity Leave Cover), you will join our team in Alba and contribute to activities internally defined as Customer Service. In this role, you will manage incoming orders from Customer Distribution Centers and oversee the collaborative VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) process. You will work to optimize stock levels, enhance delivery efficiency, and improve service performance at points of sale, using demand forecasts and partnering closely with the Key Account Manager. Your work will directly support product availability and continuity of service across our network.

Main Responsibilities:

In this position, you will take ownership of the Customer’s replenishment processes, constantly monitoring inventory levels in Customer warehouses and coordinating product restocking according to available production. You will ensure that Customers maintain the right inventory levels to meet demand while maximizing overall efficiency by reducing excess stock, improving delivery saturation, optimizing delivery frequency, minimizing stockouts, and strengthening order fulfillment. You will analyze and interpret KPIs connected to service level, target stock, and logistics performance, driving continuous process improvement and ensuring data-driven decision-making. You will work in close collaboration with internal teams such as Demand Planning, Sales, Trade Marketing, Transportation, and Warehouse to secure product availability for our Consumers.

About You:

You will bring a master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field and the ability to use advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to support data-driven decision-making. You will bring your curiosity, analytical mindset, and structured problem-solving approach, along with the capability to prioritize activities in a dynamic environment. You will also bring your fluency in Italian and English and your strong communication skills, which will help you interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. You will bring your interest in international mobility and your willingness to learn, grow, and contribute proactively within a cross‑functional team.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? Apply now and upload your CV in English—we look forward to hearing from you!

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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