Stein, Aargau, Switzerland
My professional journey in supply chain began at the most fundamental level: understanding logistics from unloading trucks on the ground. This foundational experience, forged by hard work and a deep commitment to operational excellence since my Sicilian roots, is what defines my approach today. I don't just manage processes; I understand them, right down to the physical point of friction. Over the last 15 years at IKEA, I have leveraged this hands-on foundation into becoming a dedicated specialist in building robust supply chain systems. My goal is always simple: to be the person who fixes the systemic problem and ensures the product gets where it needs to go seamlessly, efficiently, every single time. Core Competencies & Expertise: Operational Scale Management: I specialize in governing complex, multi-modal logistics networks (managing everything from direct supplier deliveries →→ regional consolidation hubs →→ DC fulfillment). My experience covers managing product flow across massive portfolios of SKUs and units. Strategic Process Ownership: I thrive when assigned the role of "Process Owner"—translating high-level business strategy into granular, actionable, daily operational plans while mitigating systemic supply risks. on. The Technical Edge (Systemic Fixes): I don't just use data; I build solutions with it. Leveraging Python and Power BI, I have automated reporting, built predictive models for capacity planning, and given stakeholders real-time visibility into the entire national network.
Led the end-to-end SiOP process, serving as the operational nexus between Commercial (Sales), Finance (Budget), and Logistics (Capacity). Anchored the annual business budget (MTP) and drove the transition from monthly to weekly planning cycles to enable rapid, proactive adjustments. Drove a 60% net increase in forecast accuracy by introducing a disciplined weekly operational review pipeline within the established framework. This significantly tightened the alignment between yearly budget plans (MTP) and actual operational performance, optimizing capital allocation and eliminating financial variance. Modeled and optimized a complex 17-component fulfillment network, mapping the full journey from Supplier Procurement to Last-Mile Delivery. Linked specific service capacities to overall fulfillment costs to identify bottlenecks and recommend structural adjustments. Designed and built custom data pipelines using Python (Pandas) to extract, transform, and validate planning data from ERP systems. Developed dynamic Power BI dashboards that established a "Single Version of Truth" for senior leadership, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
Managed the end-to-end replenishment process for a complex distribution network of 10+ fulfilment units, ensuring optimal product availability by monitoring and adjusting key parameters throughout the product life-cycle. Performed daily analysis to identify and reconcile discrepancies between central forecasts and local selling unit demand, implementing corrective actions to maintain supply chain integrity and prevent stock-outs or overstock. Leveraged data-driven insights and expertise to contribute to operational development, multichannel strategy, and tender management, directly supporting network optimization and cost-efficiency goals. Actively participated in global initiatives and competence networks, aligning local processes with international standards and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.