KERING Transport Operations Senior Specialist

Kering Group Operations is the Kering Group division that provides the smartest solutions for our cross-brands services. In particular, the Supply Chain and Logistics Business Unit services lie at the heart of our customers’ satisfaction, providing worldwide coordination of our products’ distribution. As part of the global luxury group Kering, we are committed to “creativity is our legacy” in a sustainable way while empowering our employees to grow and thrive. Join our passionate journey and fulfil your potential and creativity. 

Transport Operations Senior Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end transport operations, ensuring performance, efficiency, and continuous optimization across global logistics flows.

Your opportunity

Transport Operations Senior Specialist will be part of the Transport Operations team within Supply Chain & Logistics, playing a key role in ensuring efficient and reliable international transport flows across air, ocean, and rail, while supporting performance monitoring, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

How you will contribute

As Transport Operations Senior Specialist, the resource will be responsible for the following activities:

Manage end-to-end transport flows across air, ocean, and rail, ensuring smooth execution and service continuity;

Proactively identify and resolve operational disruptions, managing urgent and critical shipments;

Ensure shipment visibility and on-time delivery performance;

Use advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting) to monitor and track transport performance;

Maintain and enhance transport dashboards and KPIs, providing analytical insights to support operational and strategic decisions;

Act as a key interface between global stakeholders (brands, regions, customer service teams), ensuring clear and proactive communication;

Facilitate alignment on priorities, urgencies, and shipment flows across all parties involved;

Lead supplier switch and transition activities, ensuring business continuity;

Support IT integration between suppliers and internal systems;

Drive new country openings and operational setup;

Contribute to the implementation of multi-carrier models across key geographies;

Lead cost optimization initiatives and monitor transport costs, ensuring alignment with budgets;

Analyze cost drivers, variances, and trends to support decision-making;

Support validation and application of agreed pricing structures.

In addition, the resource will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, fostering process optimization and supporting business performance through data-driven analysis.

Who you are

Proven former experience in international transport and logistics, preferably in complex and global environments (luxury/fashion is a plus);

Strong knowledge of air, ocean, and rail transport operations;

Solid understanding of cost structures, rate mechanisms, and financial drivers;

Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, reporting);

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;

Ability to manage urgency within structured processes;

High level of accountability and ownership;

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset;

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills;

Fluent in Italian and English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus.

Why work with us?

This is an amazing opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

What we offer ?

National Collective Labour Agreement per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni

Indicative starting compensation : 32.5k€

Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreement

Benefits: in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives may be offered in accordance with company policies (e.g. company canteen, ..)