Title:  Transportation Coordinator - Cusago Plant

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We are a leading global chemical distributor, and we’re looking for a Transportation Coordinator to join our team in Cusago, Italy. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of our plant. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll oversee transportation coordination, supervise on-site activities and employees, and help keep our operations running seamlessly across Italy.

What you'll do:

• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities with our transportation suppliers.
• Supervise intake and outtake (pick/pack) flows with our 3PL warehouses.
• Handle complaint management and issue resolution with logistics service providers.
• Request, advise, and coordinate (spot) quotes for transportation needs.
• Complete and manage bookings with logistics service providers for inbound, outbound, and intake/outtake flows through our SAP and TMS (Transport Management System) platforms.
• Proactively coordinate day-to-day logistics activities, both internally and externally.
• Act as the main point of contact for third-party service providers on behalf of Univar Solutions.
• Ensure accurate use of existing service agreements with Univar Solutions’ logistics partners.
• Lead the development, and engagement of your team.

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in logistics operations and transportation/fleet management, ideally within the chemical industry (transport and warehouse operations).
• Solid understanding of SAP and TMS (Transport Management Systems).
• Leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to communicate, support, and empower others to achieve operational objectives.
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools will be considered an advantage.
• Proven track record to manage complaints per KPI targets and via SAP complaints management.
• Proficient knowledge of company procedures and compliance standards concerning quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Detailed and careful in data input and processing, paying close attention to details.
• Proactive and able to take ownership, driving continuous improvement.
• Resilient under pressure and capable of creating structure with limited guidance.
• Adaptable, flexible, and an effective teammate.
• Committed to driving quality and cost efficiency, always seeking for the best and most effective solutions.

Where you'll work
This is an on-site opportunity. Preference for candidates in the Cusago area - Location is not reachable by public transportation.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.