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Lausanne, VD, CH

Zurich, Switzerland

• Established governance and organizational structure for the Transformation department
• Rationalized and executed all projects within the Transformation program
• Managed project risks, timelines, and resource allocation
• Cultivated key stakeholder relationships to ensure program alignment and buy-in
• Developed and tracked KPIs to measure program success and impactGlobal Program Manager & PMO leading all Projects in Workforce Management and Service-to-Cash as part of the… Show more
• Developed and tracked KPIs to measure program success and impactGlobal Program Manager & PMO leading all Projects in Workforce Management and Service-to-Cash as part of the Transformation of Swissport. Reporting to the.

Zurich, Switzerland

• Directed deployment of remote teams to 60+ stations
• Oversaw implementation of agreed action plans with Station Managers
• Achieved 60M CHF in savings through productivity improvements
• Mitigated project risks to ensure successful initiative completion
• Served as primary contact for all P&P initiatives across Resource Management, Cargo, and FuelingProgram Leader for the Productivity & Performance stream as part of the Global Transformation of Operations. Reporting….
• Served as primary contact for all P&P initiatives across Resource Management, Cargo, and FuelingProgram Leader for the Productivity & Performance stream as part of the Global Transformation of Operations. Reporting.

Zurich, Switzerland

• Coordinated 300+ Procurement initiatives globally to deliver 4.2M CHF savings
• Managed the overall tracking process of Procurement savings in Smartsheet
• Presented progress reports to Head of Ops, CEO and Shareholders
• Managed project risks, timelines, and resources
• Lead internal and external teams to deploy initiatives according to timelinesProject Leader for the Procurement stream as part of the Transformation Team. Reporting directly to CPO and the external… Show more
• Lead internal and external teams to deploy initiatives according to timelinesProject Leader for the Procurement stream as part of the Transformation Team. Reporting directly to CPO and the external Transformation Team.

Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

• Negotiated and secured competitive freight rates and service terms with carriers
• Handled global demand for ocean freight containers
• Oversaw freight capacity management to meet shipping needs
• Maintained key relationships with freight carriers
• Analyzed market trends for informed procurement decisionsGlobal Procurement Manager responsible for 100M CHF spend of Ocean Freight.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Directed data-driven solutions to drive business improvements
• Led data reclassification using AI and machine learning, impacting 43 billion CHF
• Trained 900+ users on project tracking software
• Developed and managed detailed project plans with timelines and milestones
• Tracked performance and adjusted strategies to ensure successful outcomesProject Lead as part of the Procurement Excellence department optimizing processes, analytics and tools for the Procurement… Show more
• Tracked performance and adjusted strategies to ensure successful outcomesProject Lead as part of the Procurement Excellence department optimizing processes, analytics and tools for the Procurement Community at Nestlé.

Vevey, Switzerland

• Facilitated the transition from local procurement processes and contracts to a centralized procurement model across three specialized hubs
• Defined and implemented procurement strategies for Warehousing, Road Freight, IS/IT, and Plastics Packaging
• Standardized procurement processes and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities across procurement categories
• Led change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of… Show more
• Led change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of the centralized procurement modelInternal Consultant driving the centralization of Procurement within Nestlé. Show less

Etoy, Switzerland

• Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives at 30+ manufacturing sites across Europe
• Successfully deployed a Freight Payment platform, delivering over 10M CHF in savings
• Supported and led multiple RFPs for logistics services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Negotiated supplier terms to optimize cost and service benefits
• Traveled extensively across Europe to train and support Supply Chain ManagersProject Lead and point of contact for all… Show more
• Traveled extensively across Europe to train and support Supply Chain ManagersProject Lead and point of contact for all Manufacturing and Sales entities within EMEA. Show less

Etoy, Switzerland

• Implemented over 10M CHF in cost savings across Germany, Sweden, France, and Italy
• Trained Supply Chain Managers on the centralized Freight Audit platform
• Coached an analyst based in PolandLogistics Analyst for the largest Motion & Control Technology company

Etoy, Switzerland

Nyon, Switzerland

Nyon, Switzerland

Executive Mba, International Business

EMBA Curriculum: - Accounting, Finance - Strategy, Leading Organizations - Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing & Pricing - Data & Decisions

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Logistics Management

Higher National Diploma (Hnd), Logistics, Management, International Business And Supply Chain Management

Markom Certificate, Marketing And Communications

Certificate, Sales And Marketing