Lorenzo Ferrero
Torino
Profilo professionale
Supply Chain Manager with proven experience in all SCM areas: Customer Service and customer management, Materials Planning and Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean Material flow, Production Planning, Purchasing. I’ve been working in different markets and businesses (automotive, aerospace, railways) at both Plant and Head Quarter level. Proven skills in managing people and building teams organizations, Projects of Cost Reduction. I am expert in dealing with strict targets of Inventory reduction (DOH) and Delivery services (OTD). I like to continuously challenge myself with new targets, and feel engaged in working into a challenging environment with potential growth.
Panoramica
28
28
years of professional experience
Esperienza lavorativa
Group Supply Chain Manager – La Loggia (TO) Plant
Dott. Gallina – Building & Automotive
La Loggia, TO
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Leading Group SCM teams for 4 Plants (Italy, US, Turkey, Greece), with following activities:
- - Managing Budgets and Cost Reduction Projects for Purchasing and Logistics
- - Purchasing (Contracts, Negotiations with suppliers, Pricing)
- - Procurement and material Planning
- - Production Planning and Inventory management
- - Logistics (Receiving, Shipping Warehouses, Handling)
- - Transports and Transportation Costs
Supply Chain Manager – Cirè Plant
Cooper Standard (now SFC Solutions) - Automotive
Cirè
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Head of SCM activities for the site.
- The team is composed by 30 employees:
- - Customer Services and Customer orders track
- - Purchasing and Procurement, Supplier’s negotiations
- - Material Planning, Raw materials (orders to suppliers and Suppliers Management)
- - Logistics (Receiving, Shipping Warehouses, Handling)
- - Production Planning
- - Inventory Management and DOH control
- Main achievements:
- - Year end inventory accuracy 99,8%, through implementation of cycle counts and dedicated stock takes.
- - Implementation of Logistic SAP module in the site with specific dedicated transactions
- - Logistic cost out actions very effective on Logistics flows and transportation
Supply Chain Manager - Bosconero and Rivarolo Plants
Eaton SRL – Automotive
Bosconero
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Leading all SCM activities for the Eaton Plants in Bosconero (Valves) and Rivarolo (Cylinder Heads)
- Managing a team of 30 employees with following activities:
- - Customer Service, Demand Planning and Sales forecasts (12 months rolling)
- - Purchasing and Procurement, Supplier’s negotiations, Material Planning (raw materials orders to suppliers)
- - Logistic Warehouse operations (Internal handling, Receiving, Shipping)
- - Production Planning
- - Inventory Management and DOH control
- Main achievements:
- - DOH decreased from 60 days (01/2019) to 30 days (01/2020) through actions for inventory optimization
- - On time delivery (OTD) brought to excellence level (98%)
- - Lean Material flow implementation in the Plants for WIP inventory reduction
Sales Inventory & Operational Planning (SIOP) Manager VG EMEA
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
Turin
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Leading SIOP for Vehicle Group (VG) European Plants (12 plants).
- The team is located in central HQ, with following main tasks:
- - Build 12 months Sales Forecast for EMEA, according to installed capacity in the Plants.
- - Manage, optimize and monitor Inventory levels in the Plants; set targets and actions for DOH reduction.
- - Develop Capacity Plan for EMEA Plants, by different business. Drive Product Lines relocations.
- - Organize a lean material flow in all Plants through Continuous Improvement tools.
- - Weekly SIOP Report to Eaton EMEA VG Top Management during Steering Committees.
- Main achievements:
- - Inventory levels put under control in the region with actions to contain variances (ie: Consignment Stocks)
- - Developed a tool for combined Capacity planning of the 4 Valve Plants in Europe
- - Yearly Forecast accuracy 95% achieved vs Sales Profit Plan
Materials Manager EMEA, Fluid Connectors Division
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
Turin
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Responsible for Materials Management of Fluid connectors Plants in Europe (4 Plants: Spain, England, Germany, Czech). Team of direct reports at HQ. Materials teams in the Plants functionally reporting to me.
- - Inventory management and strategy, Stock levels reduction, DOH control.
- - Customer on time delivery, backlog and past dues control.
- - Production planning, Products relocations between European sites and outside EMEA .
- - Materials planning, supplier schedules, relationships with suppliers.
- - Cost out projects EMEA, freight costs, logistic routes, provider contracts
- - Materials Strategy Tools deployment (Continuous improvement, Material flow, lean production, Kanban)
- Main achievements:
- - Implementation of new Oracle ERP in FCD Division to optimize business
- - Material Management tools and culture developed in all FCD sites
Purchasing Manager EMEA, Stamping and Machining
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
Turin
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Lead sourcing and purchasing activities for Stamping and Machining products EMEA (100M$ annual spent):
- - Sourcing and scouting new suppliers (expecially in Low Cost Countries).
- - Manage high level negotiations with suppliers, finalization LTA Contracts for EMEA.
- - Cost out projects (stock consignments, VAVE, product optimization).
- - Defining Purchasing Strategy worldwide, Stamping and Machining
SCM Manager EMEA/APAC, Valve Actuation Division
Eaton Headquarters Turin
Turin
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Lead Supply Chain for EMEA and APAC (China, Korea), Plants SCM teams report directly to me:
- - Manage Supply Base for the Business Line
- - Allocate Productions between facilities, according to installed capacity of the Plants
- - Cost out activities, tools standardization (i.e. shared and common MRP, ERP)
- - Production Planning, Sales Forecast, Profit Plans
- - Global Inventory level reduction plans, Lean manufacturing, Warehouse operations
- - Keep relationships with key customers, implementation of EDI system
SCM Manager - Eaton Headquarters, Turin
Microtecno - UTC Aerospace Systems – Aerospace
Turin
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managing a team of 60 people and 3 Plants. Targets and responsibilities are those related to the Supply Chain:
- - Production Planning End items according to EDI demands. Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- - Inventory Management: actions and initiatives to reduce Stock levels. MRP parameters setup.
- - Logistics and warehousing: physical material flow in the plants. Transports, Custom Clearances.
- - Materials Planning and Procurement.
SCM and Logistic Manager – Piossasco Plant (Turin)
Faiveley Transport – Piossasco (TO) – Railways
Piossasco, TO
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managing a team of 35 people dedicated to Supply chain and Logistics Operations of the Site.
- - Stock Levels optimization: active management and direct responsibility on the correct level of Inventory.
- - Customer Orders management: orders entry point, Customer order tracking, Customers contact
- - Suppliers Management, procurement, materials planning
- - Production Planning for all businesses in the plant
Warehouse Manager – Valeo Plant (Santena)
Valeo Service – Santena (TO) – Automotive
Santena, TO
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Leading a team of 50 people to assure warehouse activities (Reception, stocking, picking, packaging and shipping). Optimization of Productivity and continuous improvement.
- Purchasing and Stock manager – Valeo Plant (Santena)
- Team of 10 people to manage Inventories reduction and Suppliers contact with SAP ERP system
- Customer Service manager – Valeo Plant (Santena)
- Team of 10 people Customer Service (Order entry, logistic flow of the order, customer contact)
Istruzione
APICS module - Material Management
01.2012
Master Quality Management - undefined
Unione Industriali
Torino01.1998
Electronic Engineering degree - Management
Politecnico di Torino
Torino01.1997
Competenze
- Very good knowledge of all Continuous improvement tools applied in the major companies: Lean production, Lean Material Flow, Kanban methodology, Six Sigma, 5S, VSM
- Advanced knowledge of Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Familiar with SAP system, in particular I have a deep knowledge of Logistic modules as I was key user for SAP implementation in Valeo System Use to work with Business Datawarehouses on SAP basis
Languages
English: fluent, professional.
French: basics.
Hobby e interessi
Mountain sports (ski-alpinism, alpinism, trekking), Soccer Reading books
Disclaimer
I authorise to use these personal data in agreement with the law L. 675 of 13.12.1996.
Altre informazionis
- Residence: Torino
- Birth Date: 1969-12-15
Cronologia
Group Supply Chain Manager – La Loggia (TO) Plant
Dott. Gallina – Building & Automotive
07.2024 - 12.2025
Supply Chain Manager – Cirè Plant
Cooper Standard (now SFC Solutions) - Automotive
01.2020 - 07.2024
Supply Chain Manager - Bosconero and Rivarolo Plants
Eaton SRL – Automotive
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Inventory & Operational Planning (SIOP) Manager VG EMEA
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
01.2015 - 01.2019
Materials Manager EMEA, Fluid Connectors Division
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
05.2011 - 01.2015
Purchasing Manager EMEA, Stamping and Machining
Eaton Headquarters, Turin
01.2009 - 05.2011
SCM Manager EMEA/APAC, Valve Actuation Division
Eaton Headquarters Turin
01.2008 - 01.2009
SCM Manager - Eaton Headquarters, Turin
Microtecno - UTC Aerospace Systems – Aerospace
01.2007 - 01.2008
SCM and Logistic Manager – Piossasco Plant (Turin)
Faiveley Transport – Piossasco (TO) – Railways
01.2004 - 01.2007
Warehouse Manager – Valeo Plant (Santena)
Valeo Service – Santena (TO) – Automotive
01.1998 - 01.2004
Master Quality Management - undefined
Unione Industriali
Electronic Engineering degree - Management
Politecnico di Torino