Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Stefano Gottardis Purchasing Planner

**.*********@*****.*** • +39.393-***-**** Sex: Male • DOB: 19 April 1978 • Nationality: Italian Milano, Italy • Willing to relocate • Available for remote work Professional Summary

Remote-Ready Supply Chain & Operations Leader Procurement & Sales Expert Tech-Enabled Manager

Dynamic and adaptable Supply Chain and Operations professional with 16+ years of international experience across procurement, production planning, and B2B sales. Proven success in optimizing purchasing workflows, building global vendor relationships, and delivering cross-functional leadership in complex manufacturing environments. Strong IT background and fluency in English (IELTS C1) support seamless collaboration with international teams. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering value remotely for organizations across North America.

Areas of Expertise include:

Professional Experience

LNS Italia S.R.L. • Varese, Italy • 2024-at the date A leading manufacturer in machine tools peripherals. PURCHASING PLANNER

Currently leading procurement planning for the entire production line, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier deliveries. Work cross-functionally with leadership and production teams to streamline sourcing operations and cost management.

- Manage procurement strategy and material planning based on sales forecast and MRP.

- Collaborate with production and leadership teams to optimize inventory and reduce procurement/production costs.

- Monitor vendor performance and delivery schedules; initiate improvement actions where needed.

- Supervise purchasing using Inform M3 and ERP modules. Key Achievements:

• improved stock rotation efficiency and delivery compliance.

• Identified cost-saving opportunities within purchasing workflows. Rotoplastic S.R.L. • Varese, Italy • 2022-2024

A leading manufacturer in rotational molding machines. OPERATION MANAGER

Oversaw all day-to-day operations of the plant, managing teams across production, logistics, technical, and quality departments. Focused on optimizing workflows, reducing operational bottlenecks, and driving plant-wide process improvements.

- Directed daily operations including logistics, production, technical support, purchasing, and QA.

- Ensured alignment with safety, quality, budget, and inventory KPIs.

- Led employee training plant improvement projects, and supplier coordination. Key Achievements:

• Reduced operational costs and enhanced production throughput.

• Built high-performing teams and streamlined cross-departmental coordination. 1 of 2

Procurement & Vendor Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Project Management

Production Planning (MRP/ERP) International Sales & Client Management

Technical System Integration

Contract Negotiations Supply chain Optimization Stefano Gottardis Purchasing Planner

**.*********@*****.*** • +39.393-***-**** Sex: Male • DOB: 19 April 1978 • Nationality: Italian Milano, Italy • Willing to relocate • Available for remote work Professional Experience - cont.

ELMI ELETTROMECCANICA MILANO S.R.L. • Milano, Italy • 2006-2022 A leading manufacturer in electric and electronic lift components. BUYER / PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Managed the entire procurement lifecycle, from vendor sourcing and negotiations to contract finalization and delivery validation. Contributed strategically to organizational decisions as part of the executive team (BoD).

- Led procurement strategy and supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and compliance.

- Oversaw quality control and logistics coordination for procurement.

- Contributed as a board member for strategic decisions and technical innovation. Key Achievements:

• Develop and implement internal procurement software, improving tracking and performance.

• Secured high-quality suppliers through effective negotiation and supplier analysis. INTERNATIONAL SALES SPECIALIST 2017-2021 (Concurrent with role above) Supported international business development by handling client relations, sales offers, and custom quotations. Acted as liaison between technical and production teams to meet client-specific needs.

- Managed international clients from pre-sales to after-sales.

- Created proposals and pricing strategies, and supported new market development. Key Achievements:

• Boosted client retention through tailored communication and technical coordination.

• Opened new sales channels in emerging markets.

Education & Training

Vocational Certificate in drum and percussion (PIT) MUSICIANS INSTITUTE Los Angeles, CA - 2001

Computer Science Education

I.T.I.S CANNIZZARO Milano Completed 5 years of Coursework - 1996 Professional Development

Project Management - Managing and Planning Projects, University of California, Irvine, 2023 SEO and Web Application Development, UC Davis, Stanford, and others, 2014-2016 Certifications & Languages

• English: IELTS C1 (Overall Band Score 7.0, 2020)

• Italian: Native Speaker

Technical Proficiencies

ERP & MRP systems Infor M3 MS Office Suite CRM WordPress HTML/CSS/JavaScript Adobe Suite Windows/OSX environments References available upon request

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