Transport & Shipping Office Supervisor
The Sofidel Group
Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.
We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.
Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!
PURPOSE
To guarantee availability of the transport vehicles in accordance with the service standards required and the issuance of the transport documents in compliance with the Group's procedures.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guarantees the availability of the transport vehicles in order to deliver the goods to all the relevant areas
- Guarantees the delivery of the goods in compliance with the set objectives in terms of costs and level of service
- Negotiates with the suppliers of logistics services according to the Corporate guidelines
- Systematically assesses the quality of the service of the carriers
- Assesses the suppliers of logistics services according to the Group's guidelines
- Operates daily in order to achieve the level of service required by the customers and periodic monitoring and proposes solutions for the relevant improvement, in accordance with the instructions from the Marketing & Sales Department
- Interfaces with the relevant company departments to manage the transport operations of the materials and/or goods
- Guarantees the monitoring of the transport invoices of suppliers
- Collaborates with the Manager to assist the corporate departments with logistics issues
- Assists the Manager with drafting the budget proposal of the distribution logistics
- Guarantees correct management of the relevant processes in compliance with the Group's policies and procedures
- Guarantees the issuance of the transport documents for all outgoing goods from the Plant and the relative filing
- Interfaces with the company departments if issues are noted on the sales order of goods that are to be delivered
- Guarantees the set-up of a loading list, when possible
- Ensures to weigh incoming and outgoing trucks
- Ensures to verify compliance between the weight of the shipped product and the value recorded on the system
- Manages any issues noted
- Guarantees correct management of the relevant processes in compliance with the Group's policies and procedures
- Responsible for the integration, professional growth, development and motivation of the collaborators
- Promotes a safety-related corporate culture
- Promotes Corporate Principles and Values
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- Bachelor/Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economical Engineering or similar;
- Proven experience in transportation or logistics management.
- Knowledge of transport regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Capability to work under pressure and adapt to changing scenarios.
- Fluency in English/Italian;
- Proficient in MS Office, other specific platforms would be a plus;
WHAT WE OFFER
- A full-time employment
- The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
- A dynamic environment based on teamwork
- Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.
