ADR Group Supply Chain Director & ADR Puchasing Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

• May 2019 - Oct 2021

Supporting the Owner and / or the Client (Temporary General Management) for the development of industrial plans with the goal of recovery of efficiency, relaunch or conversion with interventions in Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Change Management. Main Customers: AVL Group, CECOMP Group, Ensinger Group, Sabelt Group, LAVAZZA, Omek, ADR Group Supporting the Owner and / or the Client (Temporary General Management) for the development of industrial plans with the goal of recovery of efficiency, relaunch or conversion with interventions in Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Change Management. Main Customers: AVL Group, CECOMP Group, Ensinger Group, Sabelt Group, LAVAZZA, Omek, ADR Group

SUPPLY CHAIN and PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2019

Complete review and development of the whole Supply Chain in order to support the production planning systems and the Sales program. Alignment of purchasing and supply processes to the general S&OP plan (Sales & Operations) -> Master Production Schedule -> operational production plan (Execution) and inventory management according to PULL models. Advanced management of Lean techniques and introduction of Best practices at a corporate level. Drastic reduction of lead times, both in terms of lead times in production and in terms of supplying of incoming materials. Working Capital Optimization. About Procurement: revision of contracts, renegotiation of supply policies, optimized management of lead time, price lists and resolution of disputes. Increase of IR index, advanced management of safety stocks, consignment stocks, preventive actions on stock outages. Optimization of international transport (modes and routes of transport by road / rail, sea, air). Show less

QUALITY MANAGER

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2019

Introduction of advanced Quality tools and methods (APQP), KPI development with introduction of metrics for real product quality monitoring, development of Co-design and intensive programs of reliability recovery (Top 10 Worst Part Number). Management of international disputes on the supply side, growth plans for the Supply Chain. Development of techniques and methods for product (engineering) and process (production) validation to reduce costs under warranty.

PURCHASING DIRECTOR

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2019

Management and development of the supplying chain (> 500 suppliers), definition of purchasing strategies and supply policies. Definition of the annual budget for purchases (direct and indirect), monitoring and analysis of variance vs standard cost. Complete revision of domestic and international contracts and renegotiation with the introduction of options contracts and incentive plans. Co-design development and partnership with international suppliers with forecast management. Extensive efficiency initiatives with cost saving and cost avoidance programs. Introduction of Lean Purchasing practices to support Lean Manufacturing and Product Development / Engineering. International scouting of new suppliers, qualification and alignment with company procedures / policies Analysis of supply risk scenarios (Kraljic Analysis), mitigation programs and preventive actions.Make or Buy analysis, TCO (Total Cost of ownership), ABC. Strategic planning of purchases (framework agreements, incentive plan, Frame Order, supplier development plan). Show less

CHANGE MANAGER

• Mar 2012 - Apr 2017

Appointed to support the implementation process of the ERP platform (JD-Edwards) and, with it, the review of the industrial and management processes that impact on the core business, with particular regard to the areas of Supply Chain, strategic planning, product development, validation processes.

TOP MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Senior management consultant and co-general management with strategic and operational planning tasks within the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain divisions. Main responsibilities: - temporary co-General Management in an LBO (Leverage BuyOut) operation - representative of the General Management with the main customers (Germany-USA-Italy) on product and process Quality improvement programs - complete review of the product / process, industrialization, Control Plan, KPI - development of Best Practices - introduction of Lean methods in logistics and production Show less

SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

• Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

Senior Management Consultant with the aim of recovering customer loyalty and developing improvement plans in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Supply Chain. Main Responsibilities: - Supply Chain supervisor - Project Manager on the CLS 3 program requested by CNH - FCA Group - complete review of manufacturing processes (Process flow, FMEA and Controlplan) - review of production planning, product industrialization, logistics and maintenance (TPM) processes - Lean manufacturing, Kaizen and WCM work programs Show less

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (Plant testing and delivery manager)

• Sep 2008 - May 2009

Planning and operational responsibility of the final stages of the production lines (final set up, functional testing and finishing completion) and technical coordination of site managers of the Varazze, Savona sites and network of Dealers for commissioning activities, in compliance with the general plan of sales (S&OP). Objectives to improve performance and Customer service levels with a drastic reduction of warranty costs. Development of Kaizen projects applied to the material flow for the reduction of unproductive times of the plant and missing components. Show less

QUALITY DIRECTOR

• Feb 2006 - May 2009

Quality Director with the goal to implement Advanced Quality programs and methods (APQP) in engineering and process development in order to support the implementation of a new industrial model that has led to triple the production of yachts on the basis of a deep and structured process of reorganization of manufacturing and of working methods. Complete review of Quality Control Plan in order to increase product reliability.Significant results achieved with Kaizen projects applied to the optimization of the material flow and to the reduction of missing items. New Quality control programs and methods of verification of outgoing Quality (ICP - Initial Customer Perception) have been taken as reference best practices extended to the Corporate. Show less

BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER

• Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

Management responsibility of the “Mountability Master - Cubing” Business Unit with the aim of improving operational performance and managing P&L aimed at recovering efficiency. Management and operational coordination of the Planning and Programming, Product Development, Milling and Cad-Cam Department, Assembly, Quality, Purchasing and Logistics functions, with the aim of improving the profit margin and Customer Satisfaction towards Volkswagen Group and FCA Group.

QUALITY DIRECTOR

• Feb 1998 - Feb 2006

Manager with the aim of introducing the most stringent certification standards of the automotive sector (QS 9000, VDA 6.4, already in line with ISO TS 16949) to support growth and coordination plans between the Engineering and Manufacturing divisions (plant located in Pomigliano, Rivalta, Belo Horizonte) in turnkey projects. Introduction of Advanced Quality programs (APQP) and methods in engineering and manufacturing, KPI metrics for measuring and improving performance. Development of projects with significant impact on Supply Chain, co-design extension, guided growing plans. Show less

QUALITY MANAGER

• Oct 1995 - Jan 1998

Development of the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001, KPI dashboard and first programs from a Lean manufacturing and TPM goals. Responsible for the technical coordination of an international project for the development of a new product family (Steel laminated gasket) and technical interface with IVECO Customer and the Japanese multinational ISHIKAWA GASKET CO, LDT. Development of the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001, KPI dashboard and first programs from a Lean manufacturing and TPM goals. Responsible for the technical coordination of an international project for the development of a new product family (Steel laminated gasket) and technical interface with IVECO Customer and the Japanese multinational ISHIKAWA GASKET CO, LDT.

Stewards Coordinator

• Mar 1992 - May 1997

Coordination responsibility of service personnel (during university studies) Coordination responsibility of service personnel (during university studies)

Coordinator | Staff

• Apr 1990 - May 1994

Coordinator of personnel at trade fairs, exhibitions, cultural and sporting exhibitions (during university studies) Coordinator of personnel at trade fairs, exhibitions, cultural and sporting exhibitions (during university studies)