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Shanghai, China

In charge of driving revenue growth and maximising returns to the business, focusing on operations and overall conversion rate.Responsible for the Business Development Managers (3 people) and the Merchandiser teams (20 people).

Shanghai, China

Management of all the activities along the Supply Chain. Commercial Project Manager / Account Manager hands-on Operations.- Responsible for the external communication, managing the client’s expectations being the key interface between the client and the company departments;- Procurement, quality and supplier management: selection of the best suppliers and products satisfying client's requirements. Factories Evaluation; Audit, QA/QC (Quality Control), Site visits ensuring the adequacy to finalize the project. Driver of supplier performance and relationships. Cost and Price Mgmt., negotiations;- Oversee of the Merchandisers, driving them to achieve higher standards and best procurement practices;- Product Management: new product development/proposal of new solutions and product upgrades through the client' supply chain to maintain competitiveness;- Orders follow-up: management of the orders ensuring that quality, cost, and delivery time meet client's expectations. Tracking of all stages, plans and schedules. Resolution on any issue that arise, keeping contact and preventing problems;- Project Management: coordination and monitor of all the RFIs/RFQs/RFPs with the assurance that they are properly managed. Management of the projects' operations leading the work of the team(s) to achieve the project goals, coordinating internal resources, timelines and vendors;- Account strategy: growth and development of new and existing clients working towards generating new business opportunities, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention;- Supply Market analysis: carrying of market researches on the dynamics of the accounts and current market trends; research supplier's base advising clients on new product options and supplier-sourced Innovation. Attendance of industry-related trade shows;- AR/AP & Contracts. CRM: Monday/Sugar. Oversee of systems operations: ERP SAP Business One, Accelerator (for RFQs);- Retail Consumer and Industrial products.

Shanghai, China

Executive Assistant to the COB of Huajie Technology Co., Ltd., Huabao F&F Raw Materials Industries Group. Responsibilities:- Assistance to the implementation of business targets, development plans and projects;- Assistance in business negotiations and meetings, including meeting materials preparation and follow up on the action items; Liasing with cross functional leaders on daily operations issues, assisting the COB to coordinate the relationship between the companies and the various functional departments;- Liasing with government officials and leaders on different projects, representing the group to the Chinese government. Business meetings with local leaders (majors, party secretaries, department heads etc.);- Responsible for handling payment applications for the COB check and approval;- Facilitation of the smooth communication between the COB and the main overseas branches;- Responsible for the communication, contract follow up, customer service and account management for the main European clients;- Responsible for the follow up, supervision and feedback on the completion of the relevant tasks directed by the COB and assigned to the relative company/department;- Collection of data, preparation of financial statements, reports, memos, translations and other operational documents;- Participation in various project management as required, coordinating communication and providing project updates. Participation in the change of the new ERP system for the Supply Chain & Operations part. Support and catalyst to all departments on special projects assigned ensuring a smooth implementation.

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

- Coordination of the office workflow and monitor of the team members tasks; selection of the personnel and management of the recruitment processes;- Responsibility for drafting SOPs and supervise internal operations;- Involvement in formulating company growth and strategy plans;- Periodic report of the company sales and inventory situation to the Italian investors; Periodic report of the financial situation and cash flow to the investors, supervision of the Audit and the financial affairs;- Management of the communication between the Italian and the Chinese offices;- Administration and supervision of all the company Procurement and Importation procedures, Demand Planning for the imported goods;- Management of all the China Procurement (local suppliers); Procurement of supplies, shop decoration and Equipment for the coffee chain ‘Covim’ in China;- Management of the warehouse (operations, costs, storage area efficiency), the internal and overseas logistics and the stock situation;- Management of the ERP system and the transition process to the new ERP system, decision on the new system to employ, connection with the logistics and warehouse operations;- Organization of the participation to exhibitions and events; Customer service and sales support for the existing clients. Development of new sales channels;- Responsibility for the company' marketing: planning marketing activities, managing the content publication on official accounts.- Communication with Italian and local suppliers for marketing content, promotions and events.

Shanghai City, China

Promoted and transferred to Shanghai (new HQ). Overall Supply Chain operations execution and optimization for Venchi China:- Demand forecasts and Planning;- Italy HQ Procurement ; freight booking & management (sea, train, air, LCL, FCL);- Importation processes management, Custom declaration & clearance, labels;- Communication with HQ and internal and external stakeholders (sales team/B2B clients);- Communication with HQ on China marketing campaigns (campaigns organization and marketing materials design & procurement);- B2B 3PL warehouse management, daily operations & costs, stock review, co-management of expired/non conform products;- B2C 3PL (E-Commerce) warehouse co-packing, quality, labels, sales data & ERP integration;- ERP system orders, inbound, inventory check and adjust.;- Responsible for the new 2B and 2C warehouse project: warehouse change and new warehouse system;- New ERP system development project: transition process & data maintain, Logistics (WM) system integration, EDI with the warehouse system;- New stores opening projects procurement, supply coordination, cost control;- CAPEX Equipment procurement, delivery and maintenance;- Local Procurement: China suppliers materials and packaging sourcing, quality review, production; APAC Export;- Intercompany sales accounts, suppliers AP, costs allocation, invoices and Finance support;- Expenses summary and review, contracts review & negotiation;- Sales data analysis; Support to the Retail Manager in driving sales growth.

Beijing City, China

- Management of all the importation processes with Italy HQ and appointed agent;- Order coordination and tracking, periodic review of importation regulations;- Custom Clearance, CIQ, product labels and new SKU registration;- 3PL warehouse daily operations (In & Out), transportation and transfers (China local distribution);- B2B customer service: main contact for after sales service, receiving and resolving all the supply chain claims from the shops;- Warehouse monthly cost review and cost monitor by store, Inventory review, co-management of expired/non conform products;- Investigation on storage area efficiency, WMS development;- Local procurement management and negotiation of materials/packaging supplies, cost control and quality assurance, supplier evaluation and costs annual reduction;- Marketing materials design and procurement. Communication with HQ on marketing contents and marketing campaigns. Responsible for purchasing store VM materials;- Local purchasing ordering system development with supplier and integration with ERP, order approval & forecast, payment reconciliation;- CAPEX Machine Equipment / shop decoration (local and overseas) procurement coordination, delivery to site and installment;- Maintenance procurement: Equipment parts and shop decoration;- New shops opening projects procurement;- ERP system movements in relation to operations, Input data for orders and transfers, Items settings, BOM, Inventory check/review, POS and Sales Reports, Support development of E-Commerce and E-Commerce system operations;- Sales data analysis and procurement demand for the different marketing campaigns.

Beijing City, China

Client meetings for new and existing businesses, assistance in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and clients. Contractual Support and preparation of operational documents.

Beijing City, China

- Market Researches and Industry Reports (Industry development & techs) ;- Discovery of business cooperation and communication with international partners;- Business Strategies and company Product Design;- Social Media Marketing, CHN-ENG and ENG-CHN translations;- Content acquisition; draft and review of Licensing and Distribution contracts.

Beijing City, China

Taught Italian Language, Law and Economics to Chinese students pertaining to the Marco Polo Project.

Beijing City, China

- Support to the Chamber’s activities, such as events organization, B2B meetings, seminars; - Project Management: research of potential buyers and organization of the participation of Chinese business delegations to Italian fairs (ex. HOST, HOMI Fiera Milano); - Market Researches focusing on how Italian enterprises penetrate Chinese market: import export issues, tax regulation, IP rights, mutual collaboration opportunities,synergies etc.; - Publishing: Draw up CICCInforma, E-Newsletters and Economic Bulletins; - Website development and Media Campaigns; - Draft, Review and translation of Contracts, Trademarks Registration and Legal Advice; - Info Service & Customer Service: Business information, IPR Help Desk, Corporate Reports (Business Reports and Registration Reports), Business Contacts, Informative Dossiers about Chinese regulations, Visa Service, HR Service, Logistics Support.

Other, Visiting Student

Researched Chinese Business & IP Law, China Retail Economics, with a focus on Franchising International brands in China.

Chinese Studies

Activities and Societies: translation and/or review of documents and acts intended for the Embassy of Italy in China, and other general.

Visiting Student, Eu Project Libeac

Inclusion of my master degree thesis as one of the deliverables of the EU project LIBEAC in collaboration between Peking University.

Summer Law Institute, Executive Education Training Program

- Curriculum “Intellectual Property Rights in China” - Curriculum “Climate Change and Environmental Protection”

Law, 110/110 Summa Cum Laude

Graduated with the highest possible grade in the Italian system. Focused on International Trade, International Business, Corporate and IP.