Warehouse Manager

FORTNA; Parma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading logistics solutions provider in Parma, Italy is seeking a proactive Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations and enhance material flow. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems like Infor. Responsibilities include managing warehouse activities, a diverse team, and driving continuous improvements. A forklift license and good English proficiency are required.

Competenze

• Solid experience in warehouse management in structured industrial environments.
• Valid forklift license is required.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Mansioni

• Coordinate all warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, and preparation.
• Manage and develop a diverse team.
• Ensure smooth material flow to production and service departments.
• Support implementation of new ERP system (Infor).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Leadership skills

Operational excellence

Hands-on experience with WMS tools

Effective communication

Stress resistance

Strumenti

Infor ERP/WMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known globally for helping companies keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver intelligent, software-powered solutions that drive fast, accurate, and cost-effective order fulfillment and last-mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, “Join the Movement” is more than a slogan – it’s a call to action. We foster a workplace culture built on collaboration, diversity, and empowerment, where every individual contributes to something greater than themselves.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the daily operations of our warehouse and distribution activities. This role is critical to ensuring efficient material and information flow, driving operational performance, and supporting the integration and continuous use of advanced warehouse technologies – including Infor, our enterprise resource planning and warehouse management system (ERP/WMS).

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills, operational excellence, and hands-on experience with modern WMS tools in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate all warehouse activities, both operationally and strategically, including receiving, storage, and material preparation.
• Manage and develop a diverse team with varying levels of seniority and skillsets, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
• Ensure timely and effective support to production and the service department, maintaining smooth material flow.
• Actively support the implementation of a new ERP system (Infor), working initially alongside the outgoing manager.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, order, and well-structured workflows.

Requirements

• Solid experience in warehouse management within structured industrial environments; experience in project-based metalworking industries is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and manage priorities in complex settings.
• Willingness to work hands-on and maintain a constant presence on the shop floor.
• Valid forklift license.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• High stress resistance, especially during peak workloads.
• Previous experience in multinational environments and/or during ERP transitions (especially Infor) is a plus.