Hybrid Senior Logistics Operations Manager

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About the role

  • Senior Logistics Operations Manager responsible for operational performance across Milan, Bologna, and Rome. Leading teams, managing P&L, and ensuring service quality for key clients.

Responsibilities

  • Own the operational metrics (on-time performance, delivery success, quality, productivity, safety) across Milan, Bologna and Rome.
  • Ensure processes and SOPs are correctly implemented and followed at station/city level.
  • Run regular performance reviews with local teams and implement corrective action plans where needed.
  • Ensure consistent service quality across all cities, aligned with client SLAs.
  • Lead and coach local teams, including controllers, HR/people support and city operations leads.
  • Set clear goals, monitor performance, and support the development of key team members.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Hold weekly operational meetings with key clients, presenting KPIs, root-cause analysis and action plans.
  • Act as main operational escalation point for Italian operations.
  • Work closely with clients on ramp-ups, peak planning and new initiatives.
  • Own the operations P&L for Italy: revenue, variable and fixed costs.
  • Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts together with the Country Manager and Finance Controller.
  • Monitor margins and unit costs; implement cost-optimisation initiatives without compromising quality.
  • Ensure accurate monthly reporting and explanation of variances vs budget/forecast.
  • Work closely with the Finance Controller on reporting, accruals, and financial analysis.
  • Coordinate with HR on workforce planning, hiring needs and people issues.
  • Collaborate with Fleet, IT and other support functions to ensure operations run smoothly.
  • Use Excel and data to analyse performance, identify trends and drive decisions.
  • Build and maintain operational dashboards and standard reports.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve service.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in logistics operations in Italy (last-mile, parcel, e-commerce or similar).
  • Proven experience managing P&L and budgets for an operations function.
  • Very strong numerical skills and a data-driven mindset.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling, data analysis).
  • Experience leading multi-site or multi-city operations teams.
  • Comfortable running client-facing meetings and presenting KPIs/action plans.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise under pressure.
  • Fluent English (spoken and written). Italian is strongly preferred due to the nature of the role.
  • Willingness to travel regularly between Milan, Bologna and Rome (and between Barcelona/London For Board Meetings).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, aligned with experience and responsibility.
  • Performance bonuses linked to operational KPIs and P&L delivery.
  • Expansion bonuses for successful ramp-up of new cities, services or volumes.
  • Opportunity to build and shape a multi-city operation in a growing business.
  • Close collaboration with senior leadership and clear progression opportunities.
  • Travel expenses covered in line with company policy.

Job title

Senior Logistics Operations Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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