30+ Years in FMCG at Diageo | Customer Service & Operations Leader | Quality and Customer Service Analyst | SAP SD Expert User | Passionate about Operational Excellence & People Development
Proven ability to lead multicultural teams and optimize end-to-end customer service processes.
Extensive knowledge of the order-to-cash cycle and electronic invoicing. Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic liaison between internal departments and customers, driving service excellence and cross-functional collaboration.
Recognized for resilience, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Team Leadership and Development: Management and development of a 6-person international team, defining objectives and promoting a culture of collaboration.
Strategic Process Management: Supervision and improvement of key operational processes (order-to-cash cycle, active invoicing) to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Performance Improvement: Contribution to business performance through enhanced reporting management and cross-functional collaboration.
3PL Management: Strategic management of secondary distribution, including KPI definition, optimization of logistics partner performance, and delivery flow improvements. Provided support for the development of external logistics providers' capabilities and skills.
Operational Expertise: Managed the entire operational process, focusing on dispute management, order entry, and providing support to customers and the sales force.
SAP ERP: In-depth knowledge of the SD (Sales & Distribution) module
Microsoft Office: Proficient in Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and Outlook
Operational Management: Management of logistics processes, reporting, and performance monitoring
Leadership & Team Management: Guiding, motivating, and developing personnel
Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve operational challenges
Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ensuring maximum accuracy in process and data management
Communication & Collaboration: Effective interfacing with diverse teams and departments
Resilience: Ability to manage pressure and adapt to change
Italian: native
English: B1 Intermediate, with demonstrated proficiency in leading and participating in meetings with international colleagues