Alessandra Piazza Email and Phone Number
As a Supply Chain expert, I combine empathetic leadership & creativity, driven by a passion for lifelong learning. My engineering background sharpens my ability to collaboratively problem-solving & drive operational excellence with meticulous organization. With a proven history of successful product launches & process improvements for multiple high-profile brands, I excel at fostering change, enhancing efficiencies, & building partnerships. As a reliable team player & change champion, I am committed to creating innovative solutions, achieving impactful results, & developing talent to build strong, capable teamsCurrently, I am the Global Brand Value Chain Executive Director for the flagship brand, Estée Lauder, at The Estée Lauder Companies. In this role I lead a team in excellence in execution of new global product launches for the brand’s Promotional & Fragrance franchises, as well as the Aerin brand. I actively work as key liaison between the creative and technical teams, responsible for mitigating risks, improving agility, processes, and cross-functional collaboration as well as team development. Prior to this role, I led key skincare category launches within Advanced Night Repair, Nutritious & Perfectionist franchises for the Estée Lauder brand. In this role, I successfully onboarded team members, improved project management process & drove change through leading new platform adoption and ways of working changes for the category. Before joining the Estée Lauder brand, I led promotional and body category launches for Origins, supporting key high-traffic moments, as well as led execution on the lip category for MAC, launching the “speed-to-market” collaboration with Brandon Maxwell for his Spring 2019 runway show, and the Powder Kiss lipstick franchise, which became a key hero product. Before joining The Estée Lauder Companies in 2016, I participated in the L’Oréal USA Management Development Program, focusing on manufacturing. I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from Manhattan College, where I studied abroad in both London and Florence. An EU dual citizen, I am conversational in Italian, and enjoy mentoring undergraduate engineering students at my alma mater.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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Global Brand Value Chain Executive Director (Estee Lauder, Aramis & Aerin)The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Nov 2023 - PresentNew York, Ny, Us• Lead a team of 8+ to successfully develop promotional & fragrance new product launches for Estee Lauder, Aramis & Aerin brands (+140 launches across FY25-27, valuing $2B+) from ideation to execution • Implement process improvements to optimize project management execution, ensuring launches meet cost, timing, & quality benchmarks while effectively managing risks• Strengthen engagement with Global, Regional, & cross-functional partners to strengthen portfolio management, to improve COGs, inventory & reduce airfreight costs• Establish & lead a cross-branded Center of Excellence forum to share insights, refine processes, & drive efficiencies• Present risks & mitigation strategies for new product launches to Brand & Value Chain Senior Leadership• Recruit, train, & mentor talent, providing individualized coaching, structured training programs, & stretch assignments, to cultivate leadership & independent management skills
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Global Brand Supply Chain Director (Estee Lauder)The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Nov 2021 - Dec 2023New York, Ny, Us•Lead excellence in execution across various skincare new product launches franchises ($500MM+)•Hire, train, develop & coach talent to successfully lead, influence & manage independently - through one-on-one coaching, 30/60/90-day individualized training, stretch assignments & mentorship opportunities•Develop & implement robust process for post-launch reviews & handover to in-line business ensuring impact of key decisions & future improvement opportunities are presented to Brand Senior LeadershipBubble Change Champion (Estee Lauder Skincare)November 2022 – Present•Lead the process implementation of Bubble, driving accountability & enhancements for a successful transformationOpen Doors Collection Program (Global Value Chain)March 2022 – November 2022•Nominated into the 2022 Open Doors Cohort (45 women across ELC Value Chain) to further develop core leadership & professional skills through learning modules, self-reflection, & sessions with ELC Executive Leaders
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Global Brand Supply Chain Director (Origins)The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Apr 2019 - Nov 2021New York, Ny, Us•Led the promotional supply chain team & execution of all new global product launches for the category ($70MM+)•Developed & trained talent to successfully be able to lead, influence & manage independently - through one-on-one coaching, 30/60/90-day individualized training programs, stretch assignments & mentorship opportunities•Improved processes, communications & timelines to deliver all new product launches on-time & in-full, to support high-traffic brand moments, mitigating risk, excess inventory & airshipping costs•Implemented a streamlined promotional category offering in partnership with Product Marketing. Presented the business results of increased profitability, decreased excess & complexity to Senior Leadership on a quarterly basis•Executed value analysis program with $250K annual savings on samplingWomen’s Leadership Network – Mentorship ProgramJune 2020 – June 2021•Actively participated in the mentorship to further develop my leadership & people-management skills. Scheduled & drove touch-base meetings with my mentor & engaged in peer-to-peer circlesGlobal Business Planning (Stretch Assignment) – OriginsNovember 2020 – June 2021 •Expanded my skillset by leading promotional forecast reconciliations & forecast proposals, in partnership with GBP
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Global Brand Supply Chain Manager (Mac Cosmetics)The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Jun 2016 - Apr 2019New York, Ny, Us•Effectively manage the execution of all new global product launches for the lip category ($160M) and promotional category from inception of the project through shipment •Act as a liaison between all cross-functional departments (Marketing, Product Development, Packaging, R&D, Global Supplier Relations, Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Creative, etc.) to maintain product-to-market timelines•Lead new product launch meetings - identifying next steps and assigning key action items while communicating, escalating & mitigating any risks related to the programs•Improve Program Brief issuances to be more efficient by communicating critical program information, risks and milestones to the core cross-functional team•Support the “speed-to-market” initiative by leading a core team in executing a new special decoration collaboration in 8-weeks (from concept to ship). Reviewed program outcomes & communicated key learnings & opportunities•Record project milestones on a timely basis for accurate reporting and analysis•Ensure EXOB inventory is actioned, monthly, and the discontinuation, or transition of SKUs to in-line business, is communicated to the Basic Business teamGlobal Supplier Relations (Stretch Assignment) – MAC CosmeticsJanuary 2018 – Present •Manage a 3-star ($40M) lip program launch from a Global Supplier Relation & Global Brand Supply Chain function•Develop an understanding of supplier capacity, cost targets, contingency plans, pricing, MOQs & supplier expectations•Lead conversations on key project deliverables both internally and externally with the Third-Party Manufacturer
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Management Development ProgramL'Oréal Jul 2014 - Jun 2016Paris, FrShort Term Production Planner July 2015 – June 2016•Schedule 7 processing vessels and 9 packaging lines (including XP Production) based on capacities, efficiencies, and service on a monthly basis for upward of 6 million unit production plan•Manage the production of 300+ bulk SKUs and 400+ finished good SKUs•Work cross-functionally between Production, Logistics, Quality, Flows and Contract Manufacturing teams to help maximize productivity and mitigate constraints•Conduct daily meetings to deliver results regarding daily production targets with Director, Cell and Processing Managers, and Logistics to review and evaluate the production plan, solve any constraints that arise, and eliminate potential risks•Collaborate with Launch Managers in order to ensure product availability dates are achieved•Deliver KPIs with regard to Service (98%) and Achievement/Adherence (100%/94%) of the production planComponent Supply Chain Planner July 2014 – July 2015•Maintained a diverse and high volume catalog of inventory worth over $2 million to support the demand of the skincare jar, skincare glass bottle and liquid make-up production•Expanded responsibilities to include the Ombrelle catalog and decreased the Excess/Obsolete inventory by 80%•Managed monthly procurement of components with 42 domestic and international vendors while ensuring timely delivery and improving supplier agility during periods of demand increases •Worked directly with production planners to develop monthly production plan and line sequence while proactively communicating supply risks surrounding planned production and service to master schedulers•Implemented a new process for managing inventory resulting in a decrease of unhealthy inventory from 10% to 6% and presented key outcomes to Senior Management•Continuously improved the process and tools used within the Logistics department for analyzing monthly orders, tracking new component projects, and training new hires -
Office AssistantManhattan College Student Activities Sep 2012 - May 2014Riverdale, Ny, Us•Perform front desk responsibilities and assist with campus wide events (Open House, Family Weekend etc.) -
Product Development Operations Intern (Victoria'S Secret Beauty)L Brands Oct 2013 - Feb 2014Columbus, Oh, Us• Responsible for developing visual calendars, tracking project timelines and updating calendars to be current and precise -
Research InternBristol-Myers Squibb May 2013 - Aug 2013Lawrence Township, Nj, Us•Assigned to an engineering team in Chemical Development at corporate research•Analyze results and develop a relationship to ensure consistency from lab scale to pilot plant work•Record and submit all lab work to the highest standards•Submit biweekly reports of progress and upcoming agendas•Present project outcomes -
Office AssistantPiazza Engineering Jun 2007 - Dec 2012•Developed website and project case studies for marketing using iWeb and Pages for Mac•Created and updated database for projects and equipment
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Database InternResearch Institute For Fragrance Materials, Inc. May 2012 - Aug 2012Woodcliff Lake, Nj, Us•Responsible for managing extensive database of research study information from fragrance industry•Developed uniform format to allow more efficient industry wide access to research information -
Note-TakerManhattan College Specialized Research Center Jan 2012 - May 2012Riverdale, Ny, Us•Provide detailed, organized and clear notes to a student in need of assistance weekly
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Swim InstructorYmca Sep 2007 - Aug 2011Chicago, Il, Us•Prepared equipment and maintained a safe, calm and orderly environment for instruction. •Identified areas in need of improvement and adapt program to individual needs. •Evaluated progress and made recommendations to director.
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Alessandra Piazza Education Details
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Fashion Institute Of TechnologyMarketing & Management (Cosmetics & Fragrance) -
Manhattan UniversityChemical Engineering
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Fair Lawn High SchoolDiploma
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Alessandra Piazza works for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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Alessandra Piazza's current role is Global Brand Value Chain Executive Director at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..
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Alessandra Piazza attended Fashion Institute Of Technology, Manhattan University, Fair Lawn High School.
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