BU Director
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Ultimate.ai in Italia
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
We are looking for an experienced Business Unit Director – Retail to lead and develop our Retail Business Unit in Italy.
DHL Supply Chain , part of DHL Group that has got 600,000 people in more than 220 countries, is the global leader in contract logistics, providing innovative, end‐to‐end supply chain solutions across multiple industries.
Role Purpose
In this role, you will define and execute the BU strategy, drive profitable growth, and ensure operational excellence across multiple logistics sites. You will have full accountability for the P&L; and play a key role in expanding our market presence while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
Key Focus Areas
- Define and implement the Retail BU strategy aligned with DHL Supply Chain objectives
- Lead end‐to‐end logistics operations (warehousing, distribution, value‐added services) across multiple locations
- Ensure operational efficiency, scalability, and service excellence
- Manage capacity planning to address seasonal peaks and fluctuating volumes
- Own full P&L; accountability
- Manage operating budgets
- Drive cost optimization and ROI‐focused initiatives
- Monitor financial KPIs and ensure performance targets are achieved
- Lead change management initiatives
- Drive growth through expansion of existing contracts
- Support commercial activities, including solution design and business case development
- Strengthen and expand relationships with key customers and stakeholders
- Lead large‐scale projects such as new site start‐ups and automation initiatives
- Promote innovation, digitalization, and Lean/continuous improvement practices
- Lead a complex organization including Site Managers, Operations Managers, and Key Account Managers
- Build a high‐performance, customer‐centric culture
- Drive employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or similar)
- MBA o