Logistics Manager (Greenfield Project)

Scope of responsibilities:

• Building and organising the logistics function from scratch in a new manufacturing plant (designing the warehouse layout and the goods receipt, storage and issue processes).
• Supply chain management: overseeing purchasing processes (particularly electronic components), delivery planning and inventory management to ensure continuity of production.
• Production logistics: working closely with the production department on delivering components to the SMT/THT lines (Kanban and Milk Run systems).
• Building and developing the team: recruiting, training and managing a team of warehouse and logistics staff.
• Implementing systems and standards: active participation in the implementation of an ERP/WMS system and of ISO standards and customs procedures.
• Cost optimisation: analysing logistics spend, negotiating with transport service providers (3PL) and implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Education: a degree in logistics, supply chain management or a technical field preferred.
• Professional experience: at least 5 years in logistics, including at least 2 years in a decision-making role, ideally in the electronics or automotive sector.
• Greenfield experience: experience in starting up new warehouses, distribution centres or logistics processes in newly built plants will be a key advantage.
• Component knowledge: practical knowledge of managing inventories of electronic components (ESD and MSL sensitivity).
• Managerial skills: the ability to build structures from scratch, strong interpersonal skills and natural authority.
• Lean logistics: practical knowledge of tools such as 5S, Kaizen and Just-in-Time, and experience working with ERP systems.
• English: at a level allowing comfortable communication with international suppliers and reporting to the board.
• Personal qualities: proactivity, resilience to the pressures typical of a start-up phase and a strong focus on solving problems.

Our Client offers:

• Stable employment: a choice of working arrangement (B2B contract or contract of employment).
• Attractive remuneration: a salary matched to the scale of responsibility and a bonus system linked to the project’s KPIs.
• Real influence on the shape of logistics in the company — you build the processes to your own standards.
• The tools you need: laptop, mobile phone and expert support during implementation.