Logistics Manager BOLOGNA

Logistics Manager
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

Ko wai matou? Who are we? **:

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2, 800 New Zealand and 1, 500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

**He aha te mahi? What's the role? **:

Reporting to the Head of Europe of Supply Chain, this role provides leadership to the Logistic team and is an influential leader within the wider ZGS Supply Chain team. The logistics team is responsible for providing logístical and export documentation services for European supply of 30m trays of Kiwifruit to Zespri's global markets.

Lead the Logistics and Export Documentation Team to deliver the supply of European Kiwifruit:

- Lead the operations of Logistics and Shipping for European fruit to Markets,

- Responsible for the negotiation process of the European and Export rates through an official seasonal RFP,

- Show leadership and role model the company values

Contribute to strategic and operational improvements for future seasons:

- Leading a culture of continuous process improvement for the Logistics and Export Documentation teams,

- Provide leadership in developing clear and concise quantitative and qualitative inputs to facilitate the development of shipping contracts and key measures for the Logistic contracts.

Contribute positively as a leader of the European Team:

- Provide leadership and positive influence, including making decisions relating to the operational, strategic and people aspects of the logistic and shipping department in Europe.

- Contribute openly as a member of the Supply Chain Team and provide support to the Head of Europe Supply Chain both operationally and strategically

- Create, Grow, develop, and empower the Logistics team, ensuring that the team is high performing and highly engaged

**Ko wai koe? Who are you? **:

We are looking for a seasoned Logistics Manager who at least 3 to 5 years' experience in a shipping environment. In addition you will have:

- A relevant qualification such as Operations, Supply Chain Management or Logistics.

- 3 - 5 years logistics planning or shipping experience

- Strong computer/systems skills

- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills

- Qualification in Supply Chain or Operations

- Excellent working knowledge of IT packages, SAP, Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

- Detailed understanding about business and logistics optimization, constraints models and scenario modelling

- Ability to communicate and work with a wide and diverse range of people.

**He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri? **:

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

- Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity

- FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.

- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).

- Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).

- Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.

- Group Medical Insurance benefits.

**Agency**:

- Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply. _

- Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes. _