Transport/Logistics Specialist

DSM-Firmenich AG; Collecchio; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global exposure

Inclusive culture

Disability-friendly hiring

Job summary

DSM-FIRMENICH AG in Collecchio, Italy, is seeking a Transport/Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end shipments, bookings, and documentation, ensuring on-time, cost-efficient delivery.

You will collaborate with Customer Experience and warehouse teams, handle customs docs, ADR/CMR checks, and support cost provisions and invoicing, while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or university degree in Logistics.
• 3–5 years in logistics/transport roles.
• Fluency in English and Italian; SAP and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end shipment creation and transport bookings, including direct customer deliveries and transfers to external warehouses.
• Prepare shipping documentation, incl. customs documents, sanitary certificates, certificates of origin, and EMCS declarations.
• Follow up with transport providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate shipment activities.
• Manage front-desk activities for truck drivers, including CMR verification and ADR checks.
• Collaborate with warehouse operators and other key functions to ensure smooth, on-time loading, including preparing manifests, communicating loading guidelines, and setting deadlines and priorities.
• Support resolution of transportation complaints, transport cost provisions, and transport invoices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Organization

Pressure handling

Education

High school diploma or degree in logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Collecchio, near the vibrant city of Parma, dsm-firmenich is proud to announce the opening of a cutting-edge production plant in early 2027. The new state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest technologies such as ASTAROME™, to enable the use of liquid flavors in dry blends, and the production of more cost-effective reaction flavors. With automated packaging lines and modern warehouse, sampling, QC lab, and expansion capacity to ship, the site will be a state-of-the-art place to help fulfill the ambition of Taste, Texture & Health of dsm-firmenich. It will be a place where talent and technology come together to fulfill our ambition: shaping the future together and driving the progress of food innovation.

As a Transport/Logistics Specialist, you’ll play a key role in keeping shipments moving smoothly from booking to delivery. You’ll plan and coordinate end-to-end transportation, balancing shipping modes, Incoterms, destinations, dangerous goods classifications, and delivery dates to ensure on-time, high-quality, and cost-effective service. Bringing together operational expertise and stakeholder needs, you’ll implement optimal logistics solutions that meet dsm-firmenich’s and its stakeholders’ requirements, agreements, and contracts, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable external regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate end-to-end shipment creation and transport bookings, including direct customer deliveries and transfers to external warehouses.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including customs documents, sanitary certificates, certificates of origin, and EMCS declarations.
• ollow up with transport providers and internal stakeholders, including the Customer Experience Team, to coordinate shipment activities.
• Manage front-desk activities for truck drivers, including CMR verification and ADR checks.
• Collaborate with warehouse operators and other key functions to ensure smooth, on-time loading, including preparing manifests, communicating loading guidelines, and setting deadlines and priorities.
• Actively support the resolution of transportation complaints, the preparation of transport cost provisions, and the management of transport invoices.

WE BRING

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities, including candidates belonging to protected categories (‘categorie protette’) under Italian Law 68/1999.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

For this role, the salary range is €26.290-€30.000 gross per year. Your offer within this range will be determined based on objective, gender-neutral and role-related criteria, including your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and primary work location. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure a fair and equitable pay approach. Benefits and incentive opportunities, where applicable, may vary depending on the work location and the role.

YOU BRING

• A high school diploma or a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Logistics.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar logistics or transportation role.
• A strong sense of ownership and a results-oriented approach, contributing to the success of logistics operations.
• A commitment to teamwork, fostering collaboration and respecting diverse perspectives.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and regions.
• A proactive and accountable mindset, combined with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

ABOUT DSM-FIRMENICH

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations - we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

INCLUSION, BELONGING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.