PLANT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business.
 

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Plant Logistics Manager to drive production & materials planning, optimize raw material warehouse and logistics operations, and ensure seamless material flow—balancing cost, service, and quality performance. You will play a key role in strengthening operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of monthly and daily production plans, aligned with S&OP inputs, capacity constraints, and supplier capabilities
• Define and drive materials requirements planning (MRP/DRP) to ensure optimal supply availability
• Oversee inbound logistics operations, ensuring timely receipt, storage, and availability of raw materials and components
• Manage internal logistics and raw material and WIP warehouse operations, ensuring stock accuracy, efficient material handling, and inventory control
• Develop and implement inventory optimization strategies to balance availability and working capital efficiency
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, proactively mitigating risks in close collaboration with Procurement and Production
• Define and track logistics KPIs (safety, service levels, inventory accuracy, productivity, availability)
• Champion the plant’s WCM Logistics Pillar by identifying, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement actions that increase logistics efficiency, optimize material flow, and improve warehouse performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver plant performance and operational excellence targets
• Actively contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Foster a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture within logistics operations
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering capability growth and engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management within an industrial environment
• Proven expertise in: Production & material planning, Warehouse operations & inventory management and ERP/WMS implementation and optimization
• Strong experience managing operational teams in manufacturing environments
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and logistics KPIs
• Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational capabilities
• Fluency in French and English

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices.  The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‑neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.