Grace ASSANI

Senior Manager Enterprise Strategy @ Lactalis Canada

About

After more than 10 years working in Supply chain management including Demand forecasting, Supply planning and Customer Collaboration (CPFR), I've carried on my career path to Corporate Strategy. Helping drive the organization's direction to achieve their long-term objectives, I'm continuously learning and cultivating my strategic thinking, analytical, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Toronto Area

Industry

Dairy

Skill

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment, project management, Process Optimization, inventory management, procurement, sap, Sourcing, Purchasing, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Spend Analysis, KPI Dashboards, Supplier Performance, RFP, RFI, Sla, Achats

Experience

Senior Manager Enterprise Strategy

Lactalis Canada

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Manager Corporate Strategy & Process

Lactalis Canada

2024-8 - 2025-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Customer Collaboration Manager Walmart

Lactalis Canada

2021-11 - 2024-8 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Customer Collaboration Manager - L'Oréal CPD

L'Oréal

2018-3 - 2021-10 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Manage a team of Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) analysts leading and coaching them to deliver Best in Class service to key customer Develop and maintain strong customer relationship driving collaborative opportunities and seeking operational efficiencies Work with cross-functional teams (Demand & Supply planning, sales, customer care, transportation) to maximize customer fill rate, on-shelf availability, in-stock and on time-in full delivery while improving “cost-to-serve”

Customer Demand Planner - L'Oréal CPD

L'Oréal

2015-10 - 2018-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked to improve the accuracy and reliability of the demand forecast leveraging forecast information from sales and retailer replenishment analytics

Supply Chain Launch Product Manager - L'Oréal Luxe

L'Oréal

2014-6 - 2015-10 · 1 yr 5 mos

Montreal, Canada Area

Managed new products launches from product development to customers’ orders ensuring perfect end-to-end execution Responsibilities: - Manage key launches and make sure key milestones are completed (Master Data, Forecasting, artwork validation) to ensure full execution of the activity - Work on artwork harmonization/ compliance projects on several brands - Manage Canadian specific skus portfolio and monitor component liabilities with the plants - Provide with risk analysis on specific products versus reworked products (E&O impact, components liabilities, MOQ, subcontracting cost) - Build and maintain partnership with both FR and US MSL and the Development teams - Be the communication Link (between the Division & Industrial teams) - Work on various cost reduction projects

Demand and Supply Planner - L'Oréal Luxe

L'Oréal

2013-5 - 2014-6 · 1 yr 2 mos

Montreal, Canada Area

Developed, maintained and improved demand forecast through Monthly Business Planning and Collaborative Planning process. Managed the Supply Plan and led the S&OP process maximizing fill rate and minimizing excess/obsolete inventory

Buyer

Ubisoft

2011-6 - 2013-5 · 2 yrs

Montreal

Managed and supported strategic procurement, contract negotiation and supplier relationship through collaboration with internal clients and external partners to obtain best value for money in the acquisition of goods and services. Purchasing categories: Furniture, IT services, training, office supplies, promotional items and printing.