Simone Gaiani

Executive support role focused on restoring supply chain performance and governance in a large distribution environment. - Service recovery initiatives focused on OTIF improvement, stock availability and backlog reduction - Stabilization of warehouse execution and daily shipping capacity - Alignment of planning, logistics operations and transport performance - Implementation of operational performance routines and a streamlined KPI governance framework - Cross-functional coordination across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Commercial and Finance Objective: restore operational stability and establish a sustainable supply chain governance model.

The Supply Chain Factory is a community of senior supply chain professionals supporting companies in improving end-to-end supply chain performance across manufacturing, commercial and logistics environments. We act as trusted advisors in transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on demand & supply planning, inventory performance and logistics execution. Our activities primarily cover S&OP / IBP implementation, demand and supply planning governance, inventory management systems and logistics & customer service management, complemented by selective interventions on freight optimization, TMS/WMS initiatives and logistics cost control, leveraging data-driven decision making. Core Areas of Expertise: - S&OP / IBP design and performance improvement - Demand & supply planning and forecasting governance - Inventory management, stock optimization and service level management - Logistics and customer service management in in-house and 3PL environments - Process standardization, KPI definition and continuous improvement - Change management and organizational capability development

24ORE Business School is a leading Italian provider of postgraduate and executive education, with a strong focus on practical, business-driven learning. - Deliver guest lectures and industry testimonials on Supply Chain Excellence, S&OP and Inventory Optimization - Lecturer for the Master in Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations - Provide real-world insights and case studies to bridge academic learning with business practice

Operational leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for logistics operations across a national multi-site network, including dedicated distribution centers for P&G and Legami. - Oversight of warehousing, transportation and co-packing activities across 5 Distribution Centers - Process efficiency initiatives across logistics operations and value-added services - Cost control across labor, maintenance, handling equipment and operating assets, with focus on cost-to-serve - Organizational and governance adjustments to improve operational stability and execution reliability - Leadership of large, multi-site operational teams

End-to-end responsibility for Supply Chain operations in Italy, covering Demand & Supply Planning, Logistics, Distribution and Customer Service. Role included the operational integration of an expanded OTC consumer healthcare portfolio following an M&A transaction, within a private equity–owned environment. Scope and key responsibilities: - Governance of Demand & Supply Planning and inventory management processes - Ownership of national logistics, distribution and customer service performance - Coordination of supply chain activities during portfolio expansion and business integration - Implementation and management of end-to-end S&OP / S&OE processes - Cross-functional alignment with Commercial, Marketing, Finance and external manufacturing partners Context: - Supply chain organization scaled to support a ~5x increase in business and portfolio complexity, following M&A-driven expansion. - Focus on service continuity, inventory control and operational stability during rapid business expansion

Responsible for establishing Slimstock's presence in Italy, building business operations from the ground up, and driving market expansion through strategic sales, marketing, and customer engagement initiatives. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Successfully launched Slimstock in the Italian market, developing brand recognition and a solid customer base • Laid the foundation for sustainable business growth and long-term success • Led marketing and sales initiatives to boost brand visibility and market reach • Managed implementation projects across various industries, ensuring timely and effective go-lives • Built and managed a high-performing local team • Delivered successful projects with leading clients including: Marionnaud, Sonepar, Agras Pet Foods, Kapriol, Arcansas, Diadora, Golmar About Slimstock: Slimstock provides advanced supply chain planning solutions with a strong focus on inventory optimization and S&OP. Its flagship platform, Slim4, delivers rapid and measurable improvements in demand planning and stock management: ✔ Up to 50% reduction in stock-outs ✔ 1–5% increase in revenues ✔ 20–30% reduction in inventory value ✔ 50% less time spent managing stock ✔ Implementation in under 3 months

As Senior Advisor at Smart VCO Consulting, I supported companies in optimizing supply chain performance, reducing operational costs, and reengineering processes with measurable results. About SmartVCO Since 2007, Smart VCO has been supporting companies in optimizing their supply chains. Today, as part of the Considi Group—a federation that brings together ten leading Italian firms in management consulting—Smart VCO adopts a structured and certified process to provide customized consulting and solutions. SmartVCO ‘s mission is to help companies reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and transform their organizational models, ensuring concrete and long-lasting results. Why choose Smart VCO: • The largest Made in Italy management consulting group • Tailor-made improvement paths, never predefined • Practical, results-oriented approach • Direct and transparent collaboration • ISO 9001 certified quality

Led end-to-end supply chain planning processes, maintaining frequent interaction with factories and external manufacturers, and coordinating Demand Planning and monthly S&OP meetings through close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams. Strong focus on perfect execution of NPI/NPD processes. Accountable for achieving key corporate supply chain performance targets. Managed a highly skilled team and served as project leader for multiple local and EU-level supply chain initiatives, playing a central role in driving operational excellence and S&OP maturity. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: - Led finished goods supply planning and forecasting, including coordination of local embellishments - Consistently achieved corporate targets for service level, forecast accuracy, and inventory value - Managed and developed a team of 9 high-performing demand &supply planners - Drove optimization of obsolete and slow-moving inventory to improve turnover and reduce waste

Oversaw end-to-end logistics operations for both the Household and Healthcare divisions: - For the Household division, managed the Finished Goods Distribution Center—a large automated warehouse with a 50,000-pallet storage capacity. Responsibilities included warehouse operations, promotional packaging and embellishments, equipment maintenance, pallet inventory management, inbound/outbound transportation, and logistics procurement. - Led lean initiatives, coordinated capex projects to upgrade fire safety systems, and implemented hardware/software solutions to enhance material handling and picking performance. - Held full budget responsibility and led Health & Safety compliance programs, achieving OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications. - Managed a team of 10 direct reports and 50 external handling operators. - For the Healthcare division, led outsourced logistics operations (warehousing, distribution, and embellishments), ensuring budget adherence and service level compliance. Managed the strategic relationship with 3PL provider Fiege Logistics.

- Responsible of CRP/EDI team, Supply Projects, Supply Chain relationships with GDO customers (international and local big retailers) - ECR-Indicod projects (OSA; Shrinkage); GDSN projects (Transora) - Managed 3 direct employees + 4 CS people

- CRP: coordination of JiT team - EDI: responsible for new customers implementation and EDI flow to guarantee order and invoice process. - Fast Perfect Order KPI’s monitoring - Super user in corporate projects: BPR of cross-functional CRM tools - Rep. in ECR-Indicod

- Responsible for the international brands: AirWick, Glassex, Harpic, Lavasbianca, Lip-Woolite, Duraglit, Karinzia, Veet, Sole - Stock control, coordination of Sales&Operation process at brand level: meeting and relationship with Sales, Trade, Mkting dept.; promotional mgt, new product development and launch planning - Daily contacts with manufacturing community and frequent visits to foreign factories

- Merge Reckitt-Benckiser: logistic analyst to integrate business in single warehouse. - Re-design picking area layout. - Order processes integration; Supply KPI’s Monitoring - Embellishments production planning integration

TNT Logistics Italy (later acquired by CEVA Logistics) Design, implementation and launch of logistic outsourcing for several manufacturing companies (Invicta, Diadora; Briko) in terms of: - Inbound logistic (RF, barcode reading, check, logical area). Outbound logistic (order processing, picking, loading, journey mgt). Set up AS400: ubications, seasonality, rotation, safety stock, picking rules. - Controlling costs, service level tracking - Design of lay-out e labour organisation for packaging lines