Alessandro Canova

Design and implement advanced, AI-driven Supply Chain strategies encompassing demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, production and transportation planning, logistics network design, and inventory optimization. Apply operations research models, stochastic simulations, and AI/ML algorithms to enhance service levels, resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency, integrating Demand, Operations, Logistics, Transportation, and Finance. Develop customized supply chain solutions in collaboration with clients and partners, leveraging advanced analytics and AI to support sourcing strategies, distribution, inbound and outbound logistics, multimodal transportation, and customer service, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and long-term partnerships. Apply AI/ML and Python-based analytics to monitor, simulate, and optimize end-to-end processes, including demand forecasting, replenishment policies, inventory allocation and positioning, routing, fleet sizing, and load consolidation, enabling data-driven decision-making, cost reduction, and continuous performance improvement. Design intelligent KPI dashboards (OTIF, fill rate, lead time, backlog, NPS, logistics costs, and emissions), integrating Power BI and Tableau with ERP, WMS, and TMS data to ensure operational visibility and decision support at tactical, operational, and strategic levels. Lead Supply Chain digitalization and automation initiatives by applying AI/ML, RPA, and integrations with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Totvs) to optimize Order-to-Cash processes, logistics, transportation, and data governance, ensuring execution excellence, compliance, and operational excellence in complex, cross-functional environments.

Reportando-me diretamente ao CEO e ao Diretor Global de Operações e Vendas, liderei a Unidade de Negócios da região Sudeste do Brasil. Fui responsável pela gestão completa do P&L Sudeste, com volume anual de US$ 10 milhões, garantindo alta performance financeira e operacional. Conduzi um time direto de 160 colaboradores, impulsionando resultados sustentáveis e alinhados às metas corporativas.

Strategic leader reporting to the Global Supply Chain Director and the Local After-Sales Director, overseeing the South American supply chain for parts and accessories, and managing S&OP for more than 150.000 SKUs. Accountable for annual P&L results of USD 80 million, leading a teams across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador.

Senior Manager reporting to the CEO and Global COO, overseeing the global supply chain management of a 40,000 sq.m CDC. Responsible for the strategic planning of operations and supply chain, optimizing processes, anticipating demand, and reducing costs to maximize efficiency across the entire logistics chain, ensuring customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.

Strategic leader reporting to the Global Operations Executive Director, overseeing the global supply chain for parts and accessories, managing a 1,200,000 sq.ft. distribution center with 3,000 employees and a daily turnover of USD 30 million. Responsible for P&L annual results of USD 1.5 billion, leading a direct team of 250 employees and 5 supervisors. Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for 200,000 SKUs, optimizing demand and supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction on a global scale. Strong focus on developing advanced warehouse and transportation management technologies to boost operational efficiency, lower logistics costs, and improve traceability and visibility across operations. Drives supply chain innovation to enhance competitiveness and meet evolving market demands. Skilled in transportation route optimization and load distribution, designing efficient plans to minimize transit times, reduce costs, and improve inter-plant coordination for seamless and reliable operations. Leads logistics projects and new warehouse implementations, ensuring smooth transitions, maximizing ROI, and expanding storage and distribution capabilities to support organizational growth and competitiveness.

Latam leader reporting to the Operations Director, responsible for warehouse management of parts and accessories, overseeing a 136,000 sq.m CDC with 650 employees and 17,000 daily orders. Leads a direct team of 35 employees (6 supervisors) and 400 indirect employees, with responsibility for P&L annual results of USD 110 million. Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for 350,000 SKUs, focused on optimizing demand and supply, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction across South America. Experience in supplier negotiation and development to build a resilient and diverse supply chain, identifying new partners and optimizing existing relationships to reduce disruption risks, drive innovation, improve product and service quality, and boost the company’s efficiency and competitiveness. Leadership in logistics projects and warehouse expansions, ensuring smooth transitions, maximizing ROI, and expanding storage and distribution capacity to support company growth and competitiveness.

Strategic consultant reporting to the Senior Manager and CEO, responsible for Product Planning and Corporate Strategy for the South America region. Oversees the technical specification, deliverables, activity sequencing, scheduling, development costs, and manufacturing and quality requirements for new vehicle projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards. Conducts in-depth market studies to identify trends and potential opportunities in the automotive industry, supporting strategic decision-making and product positioning. Serves as the main interface with internal teams, managing information exchange, technical requirements, project status, deadline negotiations, and product acceptance testing to ensure seamless collaboration across departments. Prepares and presents detailed business cases for approval to senior leadership, including the President and board members in Brazil and Germany, securing project buy-in and strategic alignment. Leads monthly meetings with Brazilian and Global Directors, communicating project risks, proposing mitigation actions, and discussing impacts on costs and timelines for vehicle development programs.

• 1 year training at Audi Ingolstadt and Siemens Nürnberg.

Strategic engineer reporting directly to the Manager, responsible for Manufacturing Planning and Strategy for the South America region. Analyzes current production and support processes, identifying improvement opportunities. Participated in the 12-month TOP Engineers training program in Germany, focusing on the transfer of automation technology and standards to Brazil. Proposes process improvements to enhance efficiency, production safety, and product quality using advanced automation and detection methods. Responsible for the digitalization of production technologies inputs and outputs, data collection, control systems, and reporting. Leads specific automation projects (PLC, Robot Systems, Supervisory Systems) and manages the implementation of process and design changes in production using new technologies.

Engineer reporting directly to the Manager, responsible for Product Planning and Strategy for the South America region. Manages the development of product planning and project management for new automation systems. Conducts market research and develops business cases to support decision-making. Responsible for presenting strategies to the management team for approval and strategic direction.

My primary activities involve applying advanced Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models for optimization. This includes developing and implementing artificial intelligence (machine learning algorithms) and optimization techniques such as neural networks, genetic algorithms, swarm optimization, and deep learning. These models are used to enhance demand forecasting, optimize transportation routes, reduce inventory and operational costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Integrating these models with traditional analytics and statistical methods provides a holistic and innovative approach to solving complex challenges within logistics and supply chain management.