Contract Logistics Director
We are seeking a Contract Logistics Director to oversee and optimize all aspects of our contract logistics operations at Logista Italia.
The Role:
* Reports to Operations Director
* Supervises Manufacturing Services Manager and Pharma Operation site manager
* Workplace: Logista Italia Headquarters in Rome, Italy
* Travelling Availability: 20% - 40% (also abroad)
Responsibilities:
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth, improve efficiency, and ensure profitability of contract logistics operations
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of logistics professionals to achieve operational excellence and meet client expectations
* Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers' peers, ensuring their needs are met, and expectations are exceeded
* Cost Management: Effectively manage the budget, control costs, and maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality service
* Process Optimization: Continuously assess and enhance logistics processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards, including safety and quality requirements
* Contract Negotiation: Manage contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions
* Union Relation Support: Support HR department in Union Relation discussion, agreements, timely providing operational information in terms of productivity targets, volumes evolution, working schedules, etc.
* Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and efficiency of logistics operations
Requirements:
* 10-15 years of experience in Operations/Logistics
* 4-5 years of experience in roles with same level of responsibility
* Engineering or Economic degree
* Fluent English
* Complex and distributed Team Management
* Negotiations skills
* Effective Presentation and Public Speaking
* Excellent competences in MS Excel and Powerpoint
* Focusing on people
* Being Customer centric
* Seeking Excellence
* Acting for Change and Innovation
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a consultancy company
* Master in Finance, Business Administration
* Lean certification or proven experience in Lean Methodologies
* Spanish