ALEX STURARO

Monroe, CT ***** P: 203-***-**** ad14wn@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrosturaro/

EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPER

Experienced Executive professional with ten years of experience in business development, financial planning, operations, and plant management; skilled in making problem-solving quality improvements. Effective leader, proven track record in hiring, training, supervising, motivating, and evaluating administrative personnel; able to drive performance for continuous improvement and superior service delivery. Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders; communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences. Bilingual in English & Italian.

KEY SKILLS

●Supply-chain

●Inventory Control

●Product Development

●Budget/Financial planning

●Brand Ambassador

●Project Management

●Demand / Production Planning

●Business Analysis

●International Logistic

●ERP/MRP/CRM implementation

●Start-up implementation

●Strategic Planning

●Process Improvement

●MBA

●Inventory optimization

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

MODERNUS WALLS LLC, New York, NY,

Leader in engineering, manufacturing, and installing modern glass partitions and wood modules.

Director of Operations

3/2022 to present

Key Responsibilities:

●In direct communication with Company's ownership, develop and optimize operations processes according to the Company's overall strategies. Supervise and provide inputs to develop required software and IT tools to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the processes.

●Leading, Developing, and Executing special Operations projects assigned directly by the Company Ownership.

●Focusing company processes to constant improvement using best practice, developing IT tools and constant employee training.

●Supporting Director of Supply chain in supervising the global purchasing and logistics.

●Build and maintenance of MRP system for stock managed in 3PL.

●Creating AP, AR and financial tools for the accounting department for improving efficiency and profit margin control.

●Conducts supply market analysis, prospect new vendors and establishing condition of sales.

●Develop and maintenance internal Project management procedure by implementing Gantt templates (Wrike Project management software).

●Implementing CMR structure (Copper CRM) for collecting date through departments (Sales, Estimating, and Supply Chain) to develop Business Intelligence report and analysis.

●Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.

Global Purchasing & Logistics Manager

4/2021 to 2/2022

Key Responsibilities:

●Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing suppliers. Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to serve clients and project managers best.

●Provide Supply Chain and Logistics plan through data analysis.

●Periodically compares current and anticipated orders with available raw materials inventory; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and acquire additional supplies as needed. Negotiates with outside supply vendors; ensures accurate and timely delivery of orders.

●Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.

●Monitor Projects' budget to ensure they finish on time and within budget and report material overconsumption.

●Supervise warehouse activities, including monitoring stock level, Inventory Forecasting, picking, and packing list.

Director of Operations

JUNIPER DESIGN, Southington, CT, 1/2020 to 12/2020

High-end design and manufacturer Company of Lighting fixtures for Retail, Commercial and end-consumer markets

Key Responsibilities:

●Motivate and lead the Production and Operations teams while facilitating communication across the organization.

●Optimization of the worldwide Supply Chain and establishing relationships with existing and new suppliers & vendors.

●Hiring and training of Operations team, including Customer service, procurement, production, and logistics.

●Project management and Execution of production and operational objectives, including managing large custom client projects, ensuring on-time delivery goals, and actively addressing problems in production and operations, implementing improvements to the company ERP system.

●Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles across the Company. Set efficiency, quality, and capacity goals and recruit talented professionals to fill in new roles.

●Directly troubleshooting and providing resolution to Key accounts related to the product, delivery, and installation issues.

Business Consultant

Kyma Light, Danbury, CT, 11/2018 to 12/2020

Key Responsibilities:

●Establishing a new operations capability, analyzing market needs and product requirements, supporting Clients in developing products for North America, including market launch strategy, technical analysis, and UL certification.

●Defining Client needs and current business obstacles, identifying projects, scoping potential business solutions, and improving sales by coordinating sales efforts with inside and field sales representatives.

●Conceive and developed Lighting product lines, designed specifically for the Contract market in North America.

CEO & President

AXO LIGHT USA, Danbury, CT, 2/2009 to 10/2018

High-end design and manufacturer Company of Lighting fixtures for Retail, Commercial and end-consumer markets.

Managed the start-up in the USA and developed a related Business Plan. Oversee all facets of distribution while working to improve management efficiency and financial control of operations for high-end lighting fixture distributors. Develop Product and marketing strategies. Provide leadership and direction to support the Company's overall business plan; effectively manage supply chain activities between holding manufacturing sites.

Key Accomplishments:

●Conceive and execute the US start-up's business plan on behalf of the European Parent Company. Established the initial operations, defined where to locate the business in the US, and executed the market strategy.

●Responsible for tracking cash flow and financial planning and analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing strategic directions.

● Maintained core team of 20 employees; recruited and hired staff; direct all facets of operations, including logistics, warehousing, technical, financial, sales, and customer service departments.

●Managed relationships with key vendors and international manufacturing suppliers on behalf of US and Italian HQ.

●Ensure safe working environment; establish company procedures and support technical department in UL Product compliance and US-Canada market requirements.

●Prepare market analysis based on public data-based and history of sales.

●New product development, supporting the Parent company in conceiving, developing, and deploying new lighting fixtures and solutions for the North America and EU markets.

●Brand Ambassador for top clients and E-vendors, managed 3 Regional Sales Managers.

●Managed National trade shows and events.

●Delivered profitable operations; executed the business plan and maintained accurate financial statements; guided staff in achieving monthly and annual budget/plans.

●Supervised implementation of local ITC infrastructure and inter-company ERP systems, including EDI integration with the online partners and company system.

Project Manager / Operation Analyst

CEFLA, Imola, Italy, 12/2007 to 12/2008

Ensured successful management of projects for the complex builders of civil and industrial systems. Provided project management and operational analysis leadership, from beginning to completion of projects. Created Cattinair master relocation plan, and model template for Company's future relocations.

Key Accomplishments:

●Met business objectives and operational performance goals; executed strategic planning for production relocation, including cost analysis, hub logistics platform, and new supply plan.

●Reduced lead time by 40% and saved 30% assembly time by implementing lean thinking principles.

●Improved chances of a successful outcome of work requests; developed new IT tools for work order planning and staff development.

Marketing Project Manager

CSCE TRADING SRL, Forli, Italy, 6/2006 to 1/2007

Marketing Company in fashion apparel

Guided strategic marketing management for a multinational fashion company that exports garments and accessories of famous brands for men, women, and children. Determined marketing plans, condition of sales, and price-setting to increase profitability.

Key Accomplishments:

●Developed online web showroom for company products, managed ITC system, and supervised the implementation of a company website; increased accounts 60%, from 17 to 40 agencies.

●Identified strategic product marketing opportunities; managed advertisement on e-marketplaces for apparel and fashion products.

●Supported global distribution; served as a liaison between corporate and Russian offices and performed marketing analysis for opportunities in China.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (ESTC grading scale: A) Alma Graduate School, Bologna, Italy, 2008

Degree in Economics, Markets & Institutions (Cum Laude ESTC grading scale: A) Bologna Alma Mater University, Bologna, Italy, 2006

Electronic and Coding Diploma State Technical Institute "F.Viola", Rovigo, Italy

CERTIFICATION & OTHER SKILLS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Sigma Corporation, 2018

AIPB Certified Bookkeeper American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, 2013

Information Technology Project Management Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT, 2012

Languages: English (fluent), Italian (native),

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

ERP, MRP & CRM implementation: Xsolving, Odoo, WinWeb, SOS Inventory

Accounting Software: Intuit Quickbooks

Coding languages: Google App script Visual Basic, Pascal, C, Pine Script, Power Language

MS Office suite: Advanced user in Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Intermediate user for Access, Publisher

CAD software: basic user of Autocad, Solidworks, SketchUp

Project Management software: Wrike Administrator user- Advanced user of MS Project, Asana, Monday.com,

Process Flow and layout: MS Visio, LucidChart

Business Analysis: intermediate user of Tableau, Xsolving hypercube

Employment status: U.S. Citizen

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