Supply Chain Inventory Management

Kleber Bertaglia *.*********@*****.***

Kleber Bertaglia

New York, NY 347-***-**** *.*********@*****.*** Personal

Statement

A highly experienced and results-driven Supply Chain professional with over 13 years of expertise in inventory management, demand planning, and supply chain optimization. Adept at analyzing and processing complex data to forecast production and sale needs across B2B, B2C, wholesale, and eCommerce channels. Proven track record in strategic management of inventory flow to drive sales, optimize stock levels, and exceed financial targets. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with senior leadership, and driving operational efficiencies. A strong communicator and relationship builder, with a passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and achieving business success. Currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my extensive experience in a dynamic and evolving supply chain industry. Key Skills and

Expertise

Inventory & Demand Planning: Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory flow, and managing stock levels to optimize sales and financial outcomes.

Cross-functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders (CEO, CFO, COO), marketing, sales, finance, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to achieve organizational goals. Strategic Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to evaluate sales trends, inventory needs, and financial implications, with a focus on driving operational efficiencies. Supply Chain Management: Comprehensive experience in managing the end-to-end supply chain flow from production to distribution, including supplier relationship management and 3PL coordination. Global Coordination: Expertise in managing supply chains and inventory across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North & South Americas), ensuring optimal distribution and inventory levels. Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve processes, systems, and inventory management practices. Extensive knowledge of Excel, S&OP, SAP, NetSuite.

Team Management & Development: Experience in leading teams, managing internal supply chain operations, and ensuring timely deliveries to customers and warehouses. Experience

2023 - Current

Inventory Planning Manager, Squishable New York - USA

Responsible for firms 100% of the stock management. Inventory review by analyzing the data to forecast production and sales needs for various consumer segments, including corporate stores, wholesale, and eCommerce.

Directly managing the Key accounts team that represents 25% of Company’s overall sales - ensuring all demand is fulfilled on time, improving the customer service and reducing 95% of delays with the first year.

Collaborated with CEO, CFO, COO and Creative Director to develop strategic inventory plans aligned with the company goals. Established high level overview reports to help with decisions of new store openings.

Managed excess inventory and developed solutions to avoid overproduction and inventory liabilities

– reducing 30% of overstock from the past 12 month, saving across different channels over 4MM.

Provided extensive reporting and analysis on sale trends, inventory needs, and financial outcomes – resulting in the best business plan for future productions.

Monitored inventory flow, implementing strategies to drive consistent product movement.

Developed top-line, category, and SKU-level inventory plans, ensuring adherence to financial targets and operational efficiencies. Retired SKUs where the projections no longer align with company sales.

Forecasted future inventory based on historical buys, recurring purchases, and current stock levels.

- Developed policies and procedures for inventory and the Key account operations, including damaged goods handling and audits.

Kleber Bertaglia *.*********@*****.***

2018 - 2023 Demand Planning and Supply Chain Lead – EMEA, Clearwater Fine Foods Europe, London - UK

Led demand planning and supply chain operations across EMEA, coordinating inventory from North and South Americas.

Managed stock allocation, reviewed forecasts, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient inventory distribution to key B2B clients.

Provided analysis on market trends, seasonality, and offers to inform the S&OP process and optimize inventory.

Oversaw 3PL relationships, including managing inventory in storage facilities and executing special customer projects.

Worked closely with suppliers and internal teams to manage production, packaging, and stock movement to meet customer demand.

Developed inventory stability plans and improvement initiatives to ensure the efficient use of resources.

2015 - 2018

2015

Cargo Manager / Senior Project Coordinator, F.H. Bertling, London - UK Supply Chain Coordinator, Bollore Logistics, Tilbury - UK Education MBA, Business Management - Fundacao Getulio Vargas, 2013. Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations - Universidade Paulista, 2010. Sao Paulo, Brazil.

UK National Air Cargo Security - BIFA, 2019. London, UK.

UK National Aviation Security Training Programme - BIFA, 2019. London, UK.

International Cargo Training: Dangerous Goods by Air - BIFA, 2018. London, UK. Professional

Strengths

Analytical Thinking: Strong data driven decision making and forecasting abilities.

Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills, building trustworthy relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.

Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions to enhance operational performance.

Leadership & Collaboration: Skilled in leading teams, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and driving projects to successful completion.

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