Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Director | Italy

Location:

Italy Reporting to:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Team Size:

50 Employees Distribution Centre:

20,000 sqm National Distribution Hub Industry:

Global Pharmaceutical Company

Lead One of Italy's Most Critical Supply Chain Operations

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical organisation whose products improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide.

We are seeking an exceptional

Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Director

to lead the end-to-end supply chain function across Italy while overseeing a strategically important

20,000 sqm distribution centre operation . Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the heart of the business and will play a critical part in ensuring operational excellence, service performance, compliance and future growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation where supply chain is recognised as a key driver of business success.

The Opportunity As Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Director, you will have full responsibility for the Italian supply chain network, encompassing planning, inventory management, customer fulfilment, logistics, warehousing and distribution centre operations.

You will lead a team of approximately 50 employees, driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation.

Working closely with commercial, finance, quality, regulatory and global supply chain teams, you will ensure product availability,



optimise operational costs and deliver best-in-class customer service while maintaining the highest standards of compliance within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for Italy

Direct all activities within a 20,000 sqm distribution centre operation

Manage and develop a team of approximately 50 supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals

Ensure excellent service levels and product availability for customers across Italy

Own inventory management, demand planning, supply planning and distribution performance

Drive operational excellence, productivity improvements and cost optimisation initiatives

Develop KPIs, performance metrics and governance processes across the organisation

Partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory and Global Supply Chain teams

Lead transformation, digitalisation and continuous improvement programmes

Ensure full compliance with GDP, pharmaceutical regulations and corporate standards

Act as a key member of the Italian leadership team, influencing strategic business decisions

What We're Looking For

Significant leadership experience within supply chain, logistics, operations or distribution

Proven experience managing large-scale warehousing and distribution centre operations

Strong people leadership experience, including managing multi-level teams

Background within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical devices, life sciences or similarly regulated industries is highly desirable

Demonstrated success leading supply chain transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

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📌 Supply Chain & Distribution Centre Director, Italy (m,f,d) (Verona)
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