Global Logistics Director

VIR HR Human Resources opera dal 2005 nella consulenza nel settore delle Risorse Umane, in particolare nella Ricerca e Selezione del Personale, nell’Executive Search, nella Consulenza Organizzativa e nella Formazione.In particolare, nel campo della Ricerca e Selezione e dell’Executive Search, VIR HR Human Resources assiste i Clienti nella ricerca di professionisti e manager di alto profilo in grado di portare un effettivo contributo in termini di valore per l'azienda.Tratto distintivo di VIR HR Human Resources è la capacità di fornire un servizio qualitativamente elevato, in tempi brevi e a costi competitivi, garantendo alla propria clientela un'elevata personalizzazione dell'attività di ricerca, un'accurata assistenza in tutte le fasi della selezione - dalla definizione dei fabbisogni, alla presentazione di una valida short list, alla scelta del candidato - ed un attento monitoraggio dell'inserimento del neo assunto.Il patrimonio di esperienza e professionalità dei consulenti di VIR HR assicura l'accesso ad una vasta gamma di contatti e la capacità di compiere valutazioni attendibili sui candidati; l'utilizzo della metodologia dell’head hunting e della totalità delle fonti e dei canali di reclutamento disponibili consente di ottenere rapidità, efficacia e certezza di risultato in ogni progetto di ricerca.Il nostro team è composto da consulenti specializzati nelle diverse aree, che operano presso le due Sedi di Milano e Saronno (VA).

Our client, who is headquartered in Germany and has manufacturing and sales location in Europe and Asia, is known as leader in its market.

On behalf of this estimated Client, we are looking for a

GLOBAL LOGISTICS DIRECTOR

Purpose of the role

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director, he/she will be responsible for overseeing and continuously enhancing the logistics function across the organization on a global scale.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision: develop and execute a GLOBAL LOGISTICS -vision and -strategy that aligns with the organization's vision & goals and considers market dynamics; lead the logistics function with agile methodologies and Lean principles (eg Kaizen).

• Leadership and Management: lead his/her team directly and the Divisional/Plants’ local teams functionally. Seek alignment with management of the local business units.

• Budget, Planning, Performance Management: oversee the logistics budget and activity planning, ensuring alignment with the organization's financial goals and operational needs; performance tracking and variance analysis to optimize logistics performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Process Integration and Optimization: ensure the seamless integration of logistics with purchasing and manufacturing processes across all locations, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction; implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track logistics performance, identify areas for improvement, and respond proactively to market changes.

• External transportation and Internal Logistics: manages global transport networks and ensures compliance with international trade laws; optimizing internal logistics to ensure timely production line supply.

• Global Warehouse and Inventory Optimization: develops a worldwide warehousing strategy with advanced inventory management to forecast demand, optimize storage, and balance inventory with production needs, reducing costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in automotive, mechanical engineering, metal materials, quality management, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field of study

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an international manufacturing company, with at least 7 years in a managerial role overseeing logistics or supply chain operations

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts; Six Sigma certification is a significant plus

• Excellent skills in analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and translating insights into actionable, innovative solutions for logistics and supply chain challenges; advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with logistics and supply chain software, tools, and best practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performance teams within a fast-paced, changing and multi-cultural environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Advanced level of English language proficiency (written and spoken) is a must.

Location: based in Italy, preferably Milan or Bologna area; availability to travel globally.