Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
I am an Industrial Engineer and Supply Chain Leader with 10+ years of international experience within high-end luxury, fashion and FMCG multinational companies. Passionate about problem solving, data analytics and finance, I gained exposure to a wide range of business models and challenges (process reengineering, transformation, business scale-up initiatives, and cross-cultural team and project management) particularly within Europe and the Middle East. My strengths encompass Supply Chain Business Planning and P&L Management, Process Excellence, Project Management and Cross-functional Collaboration, with 5+ years of People and Team Management. Currently I am working as Supply Chain Execution Manager for Cartier Global Operations, based in Switzerland, leading a team of 11 experts across Supply Chain Execution, Process Improvement and Analytics. I speak fluently Italian, English and French. UAE Golden Visa holder Supply Chain & Operations | Merchandise Planning & Allocation | Project Management | Business process re-engineering | Data Analytics | S&OP | Financial Planning | P&L and Budgeting | Business Retail Planning | Process Improvement & Operational Excellence | Supply Chain Transformation | Talent Management
As a result of a career evolution within Richemont, I led the global governance of Cartier’s supply chain execution processes (Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay) across all regions and product lines. Team management: 11 headcounts - Oversaw end-to-end process standardization and performance governance in collaboration with regional and central teams. - Partnered with Planning, Finance, and IT to enhance cross-functional visibility and streamline execution efficiency. - Drove process improvement initiatives and performance KPIs across 10+ regional entities. - Contributed to the global Supply Chain transformation and digitalization of operational flows. - Managed and developed a team of supply chain experts across OTC and PTP domains. Global Supply Chain Governance | Process Optimization | Leadership | ERP Transformation | SAP | Profitability
Led the regional Supply & Demand Planning function across all product categories (Jewellery, Watches, Accessories, Perfumes) for Cartier’s MEA & Central Asia markets. Team management: 4 headcounts - Directed demand forecasting, inventory planning, and S&OP alignment for 25+ countries across Middle East, Turkey, India, Africa and Caucasus & Central Asia. - Defined stock and supply strategies supporting double-digit growth and network expansion. - Managed regional supply reviews and KPI governance with HQ and local markets. - Partnered with Commercial, Logistics, and Finance to optimize service levels and working capital. Regional Supply Chain Management | S&OP | Demand & Supply Planning | Inventory Optimization | Team Leadership | Business Planning
Led the Supply Chain & Merchandise Planning function for the Fashion Franchise Business Unit (7 brands, 150M$+ annual turnover across 7 Middle East & North Africa countries). Team management: 6 headcounts - Designed and implemented the Supply Chain Transformation roadmap to optimize end-to-end processes and align upstream & downstream operations. - Defined sales plans and Open-to-Buy budgets (3Y, annual and seasonal) to secure product availability and profitability targets. - Structured and directed the S&OP process with cross-functional stakeholders (GMs, Buying, Finance, Retail, Marketing). - Managed a team of 6, fostering planning excellence and cross-brand coordination. Supply Chain Transformation | S&OP | Merchandise Planning | Business Planning | Team Leadership
Responsible of Global Supply Planning for Accessories & Leather Goods. - Reference point for all the supply and inventory planning topics, driving S&OP process with central departments to calibrate tactical and strategic actions. - Responsible for End to end planning for the Outlet division (Demand, Supply and Inventory Planning). - Coordinated finished goods production planning schedule by optimising working capital and leveraging on economies of scale.
Started as Allocation Analyst and shortly after promoted to Inventory Planner for the EMEA Outlet Division. - Responsible for the coordination of a small team (2 allocators) to optimise replenishment and stock allocation strategies according to the pre-season plans and in-season re-forecasts and adjustments. - Involved in several activities to improve inventory management strategies, defining and optimizing periodical TSL, seasonal intake and weekly allocation cycles, stock build up phasing for end of season sale periods. - In charge also of Retail and Merchandise Planning for the South East Asian market, from pre-season planning (OTB management, buying plan..) to in-season trading and end of season planning (promotion and liquidation).
Managed the supply planning of 10 brands for the Italian Market, including Lancôme, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Helena Rubinstein. - Monthly turnover responsibility and ownership of stock budget to guarantee optimal balance of inventory in DC. - Daily monitoring and optimization of main stock parameters such as safety stock level and weeks of coverage. - Planning and execution of more than 30 new product launches, working closely with Marketing and Sales to ensure the established on counter date.