Associate Manager, Logistic Transportation

EMEA LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE MANAGER PROJECT MANAGEMENT

•          Location: Arese

•          Function:  Supply Chain

Overview:

About the role

EMEA Logistics Associate Manager Project Management reports to the EMEA Logistics capabilities Manager and will be responsible for leading strategic projects within logistics Europe, AMET, LSB & PRO and bring actionable insights on improvement opportunities.

The role is also responsible for developing & leading the logistics sustainability strategy to drive innovative solutions to reduce Scope 3 emissions, in partnership with internal & external stakeholders.

About the Team/Department

Responsibilities:

Project management

• The role is responsible for the coordination & completion of high exposure projects on time within budget & within scope.
• Responsible for developing project governance and promoting timely & effective project communication including stakeholder and sponsor interactions, meeting management & reporting
• Perform risk management to minimize risks and develop detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Build project management capabilities across Logistics. Act as point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal and external Project execution stakeholders
• Set and own Project Management methodology and standards

Logistics Sustainability

• Capture and validate CO2 emissions baseline & KPI, anticipate EU regulatory changes and identify options for CO2 reduction initiatives
• Partner internally with SCJ Global sustainability team, Logistics COE and other regions counterparts to standardize measures, align with global strategy and share best practices
• Partner externally with industry stakeholders such as universities, LSPs, 4PLs, customers and FMCG companies to be up to speed with market developments and anticipate changes.

Logistics Capabilities

• Be role modeler for collaboration between functions and partners
• Develop & implement solutions & generate recommendations to improve logistics performance (and beyond) and achieve business objectives.
• Share compelling and practical insights using visuals and impactful storytelling.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Demonstrate day in day out and sponsor a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Bachelor degree or greater – preferably in an engineering or a supply chain discipline
• minimum 5 years’ operational experience in Logistics or Supply chain
• Proven Project Management experience. certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Formal Project Management Training or Accreditation (Project Management Professional PMP / PRINCE II) is desirable.

You need to be legally eligible to work in the country of application.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Passion for driving change and delivering results
• An exceptional ability to analyze and creatively solve problems
• Strong financial data acumen & analytical skills
• Strong leadership, people management skills and communication abilities essential for successful and sustainable change management
• Strong influencing skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands
• Proficiency in process improvement/finding efficiency opportunities
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPI’s

What’s in it for you?

Based in Arese - Milan, we can offer you a competitive salary and profit share as well as smart working. We care about the well-being of our people and other benefits include medical cover, life insurance, subsidy canteen and SCJ Holiday program. The facilities in Arese include swimming pool, tennis court, games room and free parking, bus shuttle.

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

When applying for a role in a different Business Unit from which you are currently employed, if hired, you as the employee will assume the compensation, total rewards, benefits, work location, job leveling/titling and relocation policy of the receiving Business Unit, should you accept the position.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.