Supply Chain Manager
At Sappi, a global leader in sustainable woodfibre-based solutions, we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Paper Mill in Carmignano di Brenta (Italy). Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain for Sappi Europe Speciality Papers, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an efficient, customer-focused, and safe supply chain operation while leading a team of 10 professionals across planning and logistics. Your
key responsibilities
• Lead and develop the local Planning and Logistics team, driving collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure raw material availability, effective production planning, order fulfillment, warehouse management, and logistics execution.
• Manage the end-to-end planning process from customer order entry through to On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Support the commercial strategy through effective capacity planning, prioritization, and service level management.
• Act as the key interface between supply chain, mill operations, customer service, central logistics, and business stakeholders.
• Optimize inventory levels, warehousing capacity, and logistics performance in alignment with European supply chain objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Drive business performance through process optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives. What we are looking for
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, planning systems, and operational workflows.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully lead change initiatives.
• Fluent in both Italian and English. Why join Sappi? At Sappi, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a key manufacturing site while working within an international organization committed to sustainability, safety, innovation, and people development. Join us and help shape the future of our supply chain operations.
key responsibilities
• Lead and develop the local Planning and Logistics team, driving collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure raw material availability, effective production planning, order fulfillment, warehouse management, and logistics execution.
• Manage the end-to-end planning process from customer order entry through to On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Support the commercial strategy through effective capacity planning, prioritization, and service level management.
• Act as the key interface between supply chain, mill operations, customer service, central logistics, and business stakeholders.
• Optimize inventory levels, warehousing capacity, and logistics performance in alignment with European supply chain objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Drive business performance through process optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives. What we are looking for
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, or Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, planning systems, and operational workflows.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully lead change initiatives.
• Fluent in both Italian and English. Why join Sappi? At Sappi, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a key manufacturing site while working within an international organization committed to sustainability, safety, innovation, and people development. Join us and help shape the future of our supply chain operations.