Global Warehousing & Packing Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Country
ITALY
Location
Parma
Your opportunity
You will lead the transformation and governance of warehousing and packing globally, ensuring world-class standards, operational excellence, and sustainability across our network.
Your Mission
As
Global Warehousing & Packing Manager, you will:
- Define and implement the global warehousing strategy and roadmap.
- Oversee and maintain Sidel’s global packing specifications, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
- Standardize warehouse and packing processes, KPIs, and safety protocols across all sites and external partners.
- Optimize packaging (materials, design, performance) to reduce costs, minimize damage, and support sustainability goals.
- Lead automation, digitalization, and smart operations initiatives in warehouses and among packaging suppliers.
- Increase visibility on costs, inventory, and service levels.
- Lead the warehouse & packing network in coordination with local warehouse managers in production centers around the globe.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Transportation to drive end-to-end efficiency.
Your Profile
Level of education and languages:
- Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Industrial Management, or comparable field.
- Computer Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), proficiency in data analytics tools, experience with WMS/ERP systems.
Language requirements:
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- French and Italian are a plus.
Required experience and
skills:
- Experience: 8–12+ years in supply chain, warehousing, or packaging leadership roles in a global/multisite environment.
- Deep knowledge of warehouse operations, packaging design/technology, vendor management.
- Track record of driving standardization, cost reductions, automation/digital initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills, able to work with metrics, dashboards, and performance data.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Change management experience and the ability to lead in ambiguity.
- Ability to travel internationally.
- Leadership qualities: visionary, decisive, structured, communicative.