
Operational Logistics Manager
Stepan Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Voreppe • France
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About the role
- Ensure compliance with and enforcement of site safety standards and specific procedures
- Supervise receiving, storage, unloading/decanting and shipping activities (bulk & packaged)
- Coordinate logistical flows with Production, Planning & Procurement, Maintenance and Quality
- Ensure continuity of logistics processes for both bulk and packaged operations, in close cooperation with Planning & Procurement, Production and Maintenance
- Ensure optimal inventory management using Lean logistics tools (Kanban, min/max stock levels, KPIs…)
- Manage inventories and ensure their accuracy
- Lead a team of 15 employees (unloading, warehouse staff, supervisors) and drive daily performance
- Maintain a strong on-site presence to coach, train and support teams
Requirements
- Diploma required in Logistics or Supply Chain – minimum of a 2–3 year post-secondary qualification (Bac+2/3 or equivalent)
- At least 5 years’ experience managing operational teams in an industrial environment, ideally in the chemical industry or on a SEVESO-classified site
- Proven experience in demanding logistics environments, warehouses or process industries (chemicals, food, pulp & paper…)
- Proficiency in transport and dangerous goods regulations (ADR / IMDG / customs)
- Strong skills in operational logistics, inventory management and data analysis (KPIs)
- Knowledge of logistics IT systems: SAP, WMS, barcode systems, TMS
- Proficient in English – intermediate level (spoken and written)
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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementlogistics managementdata analysisLean logisticsKPI analysistransport regulationsdangerous goods regulationsoperational logisticssupervisionteam leadership
Soft Skills
coachingtrainingsupporting teamscommunicationperformance management