SAP
Luigi Cascini
Supply Chain Management Business Partner PH & CH
Milan
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SCM Business Partner PH & CH
Bayer SpA
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely deliveries through diligent monitoring of orders and shipments.
- Streamlined supply chain operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Improved production planning processes to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
- Collaborated with finance teams to develop annual budgets for supply chain operations, monitoring expenses closely to ensure adherence to financial objectives.
Demand Planning Manager PH & CH
Bayer SpA
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Managed inventory flow to meet inventory turn goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine forecast models.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to identify and resolve demand forecast inconsistencies, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision making.
- Acted as Country Italy S&OP Champion
- Appointed Country Italy Product Master Data Coordinator
S&OP Manager PH, CC & DC
Bayer SpA
10.2010 - 12.2016
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Demand Planning Manager BSP
Bayer SpA
04.2007 - 09.2010
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Managed inventory flow to meet inventory turn goals.
- Led collaboration meetings with key account managers and analysts to discuss prior month's forecast accuracy and asses upcoming forecasts.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to identify and resolve demand forecast inconsistencies, ensuring accurate reporting and informed decision making.
Logistics Team Leader and Forecast Manager
Schering SpA
05.2005 - 03.2007
- Ensured regulatory compliance with all applicable laws and industry standards pertaining to transportation, storage, import/export activities.
- Optimized freight costs through strategic carrier selection, route planning, and volume consolidation efforts.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
Logistics Team Coordinator
Schering SpA
01.2004 - 04.2005
- Implemented cost-saving measures through strategic negotiations with carriers, resulting in reduced transportation expenses.
- Implemented lean principles within logistics department to eliminate waste while maintaining quality standards.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing effective inventory management systems, reducing order processing time.
Junior Demand Planner
Schering SpA
06.2000 - 12.2003
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Vittorio Veneto
Milan, Italy 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Management Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano
Milan, Italy 04.2001 -
Skills
Demand forecasting
Supply and demand requirements
Performance Tracking
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving aptitude
Clifton Strenghts Top 5: LEARNER, CONNECTEDNESS, ARRANGER, RESPONSIBILITY, ACHIEVER
Additional Information
- Course “Development of Managerial Skills” with Professor Varvelli and Professor Lombardi
- Course IATA “Transport of Dangerous Goods”
- Former member of the Italian National Artistic Gymnastics Team
- Former member of the theatre company "Kataklò Athletic Dance Theatre"
- Former Partner & VP of the Non-profit Sports Association "L'Albero che danza"
Software
OMP
Microsoft Office
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Family
Sports
Timeline
SCM Business Partner PH & CH
Bayer SpA
10.2022 - Current
Demand Planning Manager PH & CH
Bayer SpA
01.2017 - 09.2022
S&OP Manager PH, CC & DC
Bayer SpA
10.2010 - 12.2016
Demand Planning Manager BSP
Bayer SpA
04.2007 - 09.2010
Logistics Team Leader and Forecast Manager
Schering SpA
05.2005 - 03.2007
Logistics Team Coordinator
Schering SpA
01.2004 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Liceo Scientifico Vittorio Veneto
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Management Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano
04.2001 -
Junior Demand Planner
Schering SpA
06.2000 - 12.2003
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