Planning & Logistics Specialist

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VBTS VF Bus. Technology Sol.
Posting Country:  Italy
Date Posted:  20 Nov 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Role Purpose

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and monitoring the EDO & VBTS’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources and adherence to internal economic policies. This key role will collaborate with various departments to develop accurate financial forecasts and provide detailed analyses to support strategic decisions.


Key Accountabilities


• Budget Management: Oversee and control the department’s VBTS budget, ensuring expenditures align with forecasts and financial objectives.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance against the budget and suggesting corrective actions.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with department heads to gather data, develop forecasts, and monitor financial performance. Support SCM during negotiatons and tenders with suppliers
• Suppliers relationship: Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers to ensure service level agreements are met
• Logistics: Ensure correct level of warehouse in terms of quantity and value avoiding out of stock and shortage items
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure all financial operations comply with current regulations and company policies.


Role Dimensions & Skills


• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in medium to large companies.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with financial management software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, PowerBI).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Results-Oriented: Proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.