Mario Heslinga

Operations Manager Smartwool&Altra at VF Corporation

Stabio, Ticino, Switzerland

About

Result oriented and self motivated professional with significant experience in Demand planning , Inventory Management and Supply Chain. Well organized with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines with conflicting priorities in dynamic business environment. Process Improvements minded, detailed oriented and analytical thinker with good presentation and mentoring skills. Good communication and interpersonal skill matured through participation to several cross-functional projects. Languages: Italian - native, English - bilingual Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in MS Excel. Specialties: Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Project and Process Management

Experience

  • VF Corporation (Full-time · 14 yrs)
    • Operations Manager Smartwool&Altra at VF Corporation
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Head of Demand Planning
      Aug 2012 - Sep 2021 · 9 yrs 2 mos

      VF International (Switzerland): Planning Manager Vans&Reef Responsible for end to end Supply chain process from Long Range fcst to Buy placement: o Define Category Demand and Inventory Planning targets o Monthly S&OP to align Forecasts to Sales and Financial plans o Capacity reviews (Supply/Demand match) to identify&mitigate bottlenecks o Responsible for main Planning KPI (on time coverage, shortage, excess) o Inventory projection and reporting to Corporate (Gross Inventory, Distressed, Inv. Days) o Define and manage annual/seasonal Airship budget o Manage a Team of 6 Planners

  • Nike (9 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Demand Planning
      Jan 2008 - Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      In collaboration with Merchandising, Sales and Inventory Planning leads, ensure Regional/Category strategic objectives are met through timely forecast execution: o Manage a Team of 4 Demand Planners o Define Category focused Demand and Inventory Planning targets o Review and reconcile Demand Plans from Long Range planning up to PO creation o Maximize profitability and minimize inventory risks for exceptional customer satisfaction

    • Projects and Process Improvement Manager
      Sep 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Responsible for supporting all Nike Supply Chain Projects related to FW Demand Planning, including ONE Project for SAP SCM/SNP implementation Manage 2 direct reports (NSC Coordinator and Business Analyst) Feb-Dec 2007: ONE Global Process Design, Nike WHQ, Beaverton, OR, US. Providing requirements in all Projects related to FW Demand Planning Transition Management and Training Promote, coordinate and support Process Improvements within the Team

    • Business Process Owner
      Mar 2004 - Aug 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for supporting all SAP and other Nike system upgrades. Represent FW Planning in meetings and conference calls with Nike Global. End to End System and Report Testing Training the Team on system enhancements. Stabilization process: identify bugs; prioritize issues and report to Global (Kintana Process)

  • Customer Support Agent at Nike
    Aug 1999 - Apr 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Jr Team Leader for Equipment, responsible for hitting Region Shipping Targets Business Query Super-User (Order Status, Cancellation Reports, ad-hoc queries).

  • European Customer Support at Hewlett Packard
    Aug 1998 - Jul 1999 · 1 yr

    Technical support of all LaserJet and DeskJet printers Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct technical faults and guide the caller trough the necessary steps to restore functionality

  • Internet Programmer at Pavia Province Health Unit
    Jan 1998 - Jun 1998 · 6 mos