Transport Team Lead

Ready to take a fresh step in your career?

About Perfetti Van Melle

Our colleagues in the of the European Plan & Deliver CoE are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every single day.

Where we need you:

Job Title: Transport Team Lead
Location: Lainate, Via Clerici
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Reporting to: Customer Service & Logistics Director Europe

This role coordinates day-to-day activities of the transport planning team to ensure smooth, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods across the European FMCG network. Acts as the first point of contact for operational escalations and ensures alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

Your core responsibilities at a glance:

• Coordinate the daily workload and priorities of the transport planning team.
• Monitor transport execution and act as the escalation point for critical delivery issues.
• Support the onboarding and performance management of transport carriers and 3PLs.
• Track key logistics KPIs and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and company logistics policies.
• Facilitate collaboration between transport planners, warehouses, customer service, and supply planning.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in transport processes.
• Support system updates, documentation, and training within the transport team.

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique:

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.
• Dynamic – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we’re constantly evolving.

The ideal recipe for our new Transport Team Lead

Required skills:

• Experience in FMCG sector
• Transport Management Systems (TMS), e.g., SAP TM, Oracle
• Excel and transport tracking tools
• Professional proficiency in English, Italian is a plus
• Solid knowledge of European transportation practices and logistics processes.
• Able to manage priorities and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
• Experience working in a regional logistics team
• Experience leading or supporting teams in an operational environment.

We offer:

• A dynamic, hybrid working environment within our Center of Excellence
• The chance to make a tangible impact on global supply planning processes
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
• A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

At Perfetti Van Melle , we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ready to shape the future of sweets? Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!