European Cruise Logistics Manager

European Cruise Logistics Manager

Ecolab is seeking a European Cruise Logistics Manager to join our Ecolab Supply Chain team. Reporting to a Supply Chain Director, with the guidance from the EU Planning and Logistics leadership team, you will be a part of the team managing End to End Supply Chain within your area helping Ecolab to deliver a great customer experience.

Your expertise in customer service, demand planning, supply network planning, logistics and warehousing space will help the team to work out the cost-effective solutions as well as ensuring great customer experience.

We are looking for a strong leader, who can perform effectively in a complex matrix organization, with a high sense of ownership and accountability. Successful candidate will be an integral part of our Supply Chain organization, and will hold a responsibility to further modify, enhance and deliver excellence in Order to Cash day to day operations.

The expectation is that you will be proficient in managing various Supply Chain areas, such as demand planning, logistics, supply planning and customer service. You will play an instrumental role in replenishment and inventory forecasting, shortages resolution, distribution planning, delivery execution, exception management, drop shipments etc., leading and developing your team and talent.

We are looking for a leader who will be a great partner to the business – Cruise divisional sales, R&D and marketing, while being passionate about delivering upon customers expectations. We are looking for an individual who has got a proven track record in achieving mastery in planning, logistics and customer service.  

What’s in it For You:

• You will become a highly visible leader of one the great teams within Ecolab
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Career plan for professional growth
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will do:

• Be an integral part in our Supply Chain Organization to improve our customer experience
• Develop and deploy efficient and effective Supply Chain solutions to protect customer service and costs
• Closely collaborate with internal stakeholders, especially with our Cruise Divisions in Italy and Global Cruise Organization within Ecolab.
• Develop close relationships with Ecolab’s 3PLs, ensuring expected performance in line with contract terms, holding the partners accountable for delivering great service at agreed cost while complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Present Supply Chain voice in front of Cruise Division, acting as a subject matter expert, - providing the guidance and execution of the agreed Supply Chain solutions
• Manage quality, service and cost metrics. Monitoring and reporting the set KPIs while developing and implementing specific plans to achieve improvements

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Engineering or Business Administration degree, Masters in Supply Chain would be a bonus
• Experience in similar role required >3 years (Previous work experience in customer service, planning, logistics, operations or a related field is a must)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Operational SAP knowledge
• Project management qualification is a bonus, project management experience is a must
• Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principals
• Demonstration of financial acumen (course completion or through experience)

Competences and skills required:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Great presentation skills
• Strong collaborator and influencer
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams

• Excellent decision-making skills
• Track record of exceptional leadership and team development

For this role you will need to be a holder of a permit to live and work in Europe.

Compensation Range:

The annual pay range for this position is 59,500 74,400 89,200. This position is eligible for annual bonus.

Benefits:

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

Collective Agreement Information (Italy):

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).