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Secondary Distribution Warehouse Leader
Apply remote type Hybrid locations Milan area, Italy time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id Essity254835
About the role
As part of the Regional Distribution Management team Italy & Iberia, the Secondary Distribution Warehouse Leader oversees, coordinates, and monitors the activities and performance of Market warehouses located across Northern Italy, ensuring alignment with agreed service levels and cost targets for distribution operations. This role involves managing both an internal team and external logistics service providers to achieve set objectives and ensure strict adherence to established processes. The position reports directly to the Distribution Manager Italy & Iberia and holds responsibility for the operational management of five warehouses throughout Italy as well as the coordination of a team of Coordinators. The role is based at the Legnano office, with the possibility to work in hybrid mode.
What you will do:
* Ensures the efficient management of warehouse operations across the region, maintaining compliance with company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
* Monitors the performance of external logistics providers, ensuring alignment with organizational service and cost targets.
* Works closely with planning, procurement, and customer service teams to deliver an excellent service level to the end customer.
* Manages a team of warehouse coordinators within the region and serves as the main point of contact for warehouse service providers.
* Continuously works with the team to improve warehouse provider performance, using regular KPI reviews and joint improvement plans.
* Conducts regular benchmarking activities, comparing service and cost performance across regions to identify improvement opportunities.
* Promotes knowledge sharing and ensures its effective transfer within the team.
* Supports the Distribution Manager in commercial reviews and contributes to strategic projects such as network segmentation and structural changes.
* Monitors market developments in collaboration with the Distribution team, WHEX team, and Business Unit Logistics, particularly regarding regulatory, technological, and customer demand changes.
Who you are:
* Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in operational warehouse and logistics management, preferably within structured and complex corporate environments
* In-depth knowledge of warehouse processes, regulations, policies, and procedures
* Demonstrated ability in performance monitoring and management of external logistics service providers
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in using KPIs and operational analysis tools
* Proficient in standard office tools; experience with SAP, WMS, or TMS systems is considered a plus
* Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English, written and verbal
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience in team management and workforce organization
* Solid leadership, strong teamwork attitude, and effective stress management
* Proactive, flexible, and results-oriented mindset, open to change and innovation
* High-level active listening skills and the ability to manage conflicts in dynamic and cross-functional environments
* Willingness to travel across the country for operational visits to warehouse sites
What We Offer
* A key leadership role with strong visibility across national and regional operations
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with a solid and well-established organization
* A hybrid work model based at our Legnano office, promoting work-life balance and flexibility
* Professional growth opportunities through internal mobility, training, and involvement in strategic projects
* A supportive and inclusive company culture, aligned with our I CARE values for safety, sustainability, and collaboration
* A competitive compensation package including benefits and performance-based incentives
* The chance to make a tangible impact on the efficiency and innovation of our warehouse and distribution network
Application End Date:
20 ago 2025
Job Requisition ID:
Essity254835
About Us
Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
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