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• In charge with the purchasing activity for one of the biggest producers of paper-based consumer products (Kimberly Clark), through the procurement services provider, Procurian. • Working trough SAP, generate purchase orders according to the needs of the requisitioners in the Italian mill and offices. Solve issues related to accounts payable, invoice mismatch, quantity mismatch.• Analyze completeness of purchase requisitions, RFQ packages, forwarding and follow up. Keep contact with the suppliers and check that order acknowledgements are received. • Negotiate with vendors regarding price quotes for new and special components; negotiate contracts, payment terms, deliveries, obtain quotations and do competitive bidding. • Participated at sessions regarding the E2E view of the process, in order to find solutions to the problems arising from the Value Stream Mapping. • In charge with the process of European Co-packing for Italy, Spain, Belgium and France; negotiate price/delivery/payment terms of co-pack products• Developing SOPs for process description (Spare Parts, Expediting, Monthly Reports, Co-packing) and participated in Spare Parts project - identify differences for all locations and ways to improve automated PR to PO conversion;• Process Trainer: owner of Spare parts process; creating and updating the Cross training table – mapping all the activities of the team, for a well organized system of back-up; Process mapping of the differences in the process of Spare parts for each mill, training new joiners the process and the platform of SAP R/3;• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and other practices

• Files preparation, data entry, freight release and invoices in one of the Guarniflon SpA international branches; main activity Fluorobased Products;• Placing PO’s to multiple suppliers overseas; obtaining documents from overseas agents;• Customer service and tracking; analyzing data; follow-up, cancelling, postponing and speeding up orders;• Placing sales orders and arranging delivery for export shipments - communicate customer orders to ensure on-time delivery; maintain excellent relationships with customers and suppliers;• Set-up parts in the database - accurately set up new parts using confirmed customer specification sheets; • Manage internal periodic inventory of raw materials and components for manufacturing finished goods;• Facilitate JIT deliveries - communicate with suppliers, transportation companies, and customers to ensure JIT delivery;• Assisting with accounting and quality issues; sending and receiving original documents to clients and carries; provide customer service support;• Controlling inventory - managing the balance between customer demand and supplier schedules to avoid shortages or aged inventory;• Knowledge of import and export documents; knowledge of logistics procurement techniques (terms and conditions related to transport, payment conditions, customs).Achievements:Organized a well structured data base for import-export services, accuracy in the deliveries from 65% to 92%.

Degree In Economics, International Relations And Affairs

Certified In Financial And Commercial Operations, Economic Profile