Last Mile Distribution Manager – Landriano

Job Description Cogatospaces is advertising a Last Mile Distribution Manager position in Landriano, Lombardy. The role is full-time and fixed-term, with primarily managerial, organisational, and control responsibilities covering courier and last-mile distribution activities.

The manager will oversee the overall distribution organisation, coordinate operational managers and teams, supervise drivers and distribution rounds, manage fleet resources, monitor workforce levels, and ensure operational continuity and service quality. The role also includes analysing distribution KPIs such as delivery success rates, on-time deliveries, SLA compliance, productivity, absenteeism, fleet utilisation, service disruptions, and customer complaints.

The position involves direct interaction with clients and participation in performance-review meetings, as well as preparing performance reports and coordinating corrective actions. The manager will also work with HR and other company functions on staffing, fleet management, and organisational efficiency, while supporting continuous-improvement strategies.

Candidates are expected to have significant experience in distribution, transport, or logistics, including specific last-mile, courier, or widespread distribution operations. The role requires 10 years of Distribution Manager experience and 10 years of Logistics Management experience, along with a mandatory secondary-school qualification, native Italian, and availability to travel 25% of the time.

The salary is

€40,000–€60,000

per year.

Requirements

Significant experience in distribution, transport, or logistics

Specific experience in last-mile, courier, or widespread distribution activities

Experience managing structures including drivers, route operators, supervisors, and operational representatives

Knowledge of distribution route planning and organisation

Experience managing vehicle fleets and driving personnel

Strong operational KPI analysis skills

Experience managing client and contract relationships

Ability to analyse productivity, absenteeism, service levels, and distribution performance data

Good knowledge of IT and data-analysis tools, particularly Excel and management systems/TMS

Knowledge of transport and driving-personnel regulations

Availability for travel to various contracts throughout the national territory for support, training, and start-up activities

Leadership and coordination skills for complex operational structures

Delegation and supervision skills

Strong results orientation

Ability to interpret operational data and performance indicatorsCustomer and client relationship management skills

Ability to manage critical situations and define corrective actions

Secondary School (High School) — Mandatory

Distribution Manager experience — 10 years, Required

Logistics Management experience — 10 years, Required

Availability to travel — 25%, Mandatory

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