Stefan Bivetti

Senior Manager Controlling | Supply Chain | ex Nestlé | ex Daimler | CIA

Zurich, Switzerland

About

• Several years of in-depth experience in Controlling, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management & Consulting • Audited subsidiaries and increased the efficiency & effectiveness of processes and ICS • Improved the accuracy of planning and budget forecasts • Accuracy, attention to details and critical thinking with a flexible mindset • Acquired knowledge in the field of communication and organisation, dialogue and conflict resolution • Improving cross-departmental knowledge transfer by regular trainings

Experience

  • Teamleader Controlling Operations & R&D at Kistler Group
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Leading Operations & R&D Controlling with a focus on transparency, performance and business partnering.

  • Sonova Group (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Finance Manager Global Supply Chain Management
      Feb 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Lead global inventory and freight finance processes, driving working capital optimization and cash flow as well as P&L improvements through strategic initiatives. • Manage and mentor two direct report in Poland, driving their development while ensuring alignment with global finance objectives. • Analyze the global supply structure, develop KPIs, and implement process improvements to enhance transparency, accelerate cost-saving projects, and minimize logistics-related capital requirements. • Support and enhance the SIOP process to ensure cross-functional alignment while improving inventory management efficiency.

    • Senior Manager OPS Controlling ME/B&I
      Jun 2023 - Mar 2024 · 10 mos

      • Analysis of the global freight structure and introduction of KPIs and process changes to increase transparency as well as accelerating improvement & saving projects. • Manufacturing Engineering Controlling involving internally developed and produced tools and equipment required for global manufacturing sites and support of the global fixed asset management process. • FP&A of development projects including capacity utilization of the Manufacturing Engineering team involving 110 FTE.

    • Group Operations Controller
      Feb 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Manufacturing Engineering Controlling involving internally developed and produced tools and equipment required for global manufacturing sites and support of the global fixed asset management process. • Financial Planning & Analysis of R&D projects including capacity utilization of the Manufacturing Engineering team involving 110 FTE. • Establishing global FP&A for Engineering, Facility Management and Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management.

  • Nestlé ()
    • Team Leader International Operational Audit
      Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Leading teams of 4-6 team members during operational reviews • Regular interactions with senior management throughout audit process • Delivering value adding reports to C-level management and the Nestlé S.A. board

    • Senior International Operational Auditor
      May 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs

      • Conducting worldwide operational audits of head offices (incl. Nespresso), factories and shared service centers and special reviews (Europe, Asia, Americas) on behalf of the executive management and the board. • Providing value-adding advisory and assurance to C-level management and the Nestlé S.A. board on operational-efficiency enhancement projects, all with 3 - 5 weeks turnaround time. • Areas audited include Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Human Resources, Quality, Production, Safety & Health and factory Engineering. • Significant international exposure (9 months abroad per year) and the acquisition of a high degree of teamwork, persistence and openness to other cultures.

  • Project Manager & Application Consultant at Sage Switzerland AG
    Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 · 8 mos

    Managing Enterprise Management System projects Implementation of Financial Applications Functional & Process Advisory on Financial Accounting and Controlling

  • Gap Year at Travelling South America & Building a Blockchain-Startup
    Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr

    • Negotiating within different cultures & creating cultural understanding • Building a startup with a democratic and decentralized recruiting, self-marketing, and professional networking platform based on a blockchain • Taking the Role as a Business Developer & Finance Manager • Developing a Business model based on a token environment • Improving Spanish language & budgeting skills