INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT – FASHION&LUXURY/CONSUMER GOODS

For our client, an international company that manufactures semi-finished plastic products for several industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, solar energy, and so on, we are looking for the OPERATIONS MANAGER to oversee 2 manufacturing plants based in North America. Mission: The candidate will coordinate Production, Quality and Logistics functions of each plant, reporting to the General Manager / Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the manufacturing process in two plants. Coordinates the two manufacturing plants' short-term and long-term planning, KPIs, and operating procedures. Ensures proper inventory management and allocation of resources, as well as the continuous improvement of the production processes and the flow of incoming material to feed the production processes, together with the respective plant production managers. Manage production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of products by monitoring and evaluating operational effectiveness. Propose changes to the effects necessary to improve the viability and quality of the products. Promote and drive continuous improvement, ensuring leading indicators align with procedures and targets defined by local and global manufacturing practices. Ensures compliance with the required lead times, orders, and deliveries. Assess, manage, and monitor the correct training of the plant's personnel to assure compliance, quality, and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: BS Degree in Engineering (preferred) 10 years of experience processing plastics materials with at least five years experience in a supervising / managing role. Previous experience managing production / operations at a manufacturing / transforming company specializing in semi-finished plastics products, for the medical and electronics industries as preferred. Production management and knowledge of production processes, continuous improvement, quality controls and management, industrial logistics flows, machine installation, process engineering, and improvement. Fluent in English and in Italian (preferred) Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong teamwork and conflict management skills Problem-solving approach Flexibility and adaptability Ability to travel 50% of the time, domestically and internationally Job location: The candidate could live in either USA location.  

Per importante gruppo operante nel settore infrastrutture e in fase di forte espansione, ricerchiamo una figura di HR Manager che si occuperà di implementare e gestire i processi HR di una realtà produttiva del gruppo.  La risorsa inserita riporta al Direttore HR di Gruppo e al General Manager di Plant ed è referente della definizione, implementazione e sviluppo di tutti i processi relativi alla risorse umane.  Lo scopo della posizione è quello di presidiare i processi chiave del plant italiano, entrando operativamente nelle pratiche hard (relazioni sindacali, contenzioso, disciplinare...) e soft (selezione, formazione, sviluppo, comunicazione...) legate al personale, con responsabilità e autonomia.  Ricerchiamo un profilo con esperienza pregressa in ruoli Hr, prefereibilmente maturata in contesti produttivi. A livello personale ricerchiamo un professionista motivato, con voglia di mettersi in gioco, ottime doti comunicative, forte orientamento al cliente e al risultato, nonchè l'abitudine a organizzare le proprie attività in modo responsabile e autonomo. Buona leadership e visione strategica. Sede di lavoro: Roma

Per azienda italiana del settore Alimentare, cerchiamo un profilo di   NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - GDO   Riportando al Direttore Vendite, la risorsa avrà la gestione di tutto il territorio nazionale e si occuperà di: Sviluppo business, apertura di nuovi contatti e gestione della trattativa commerciale con le insegne GDO Gestione autonoma del proprio portafoglio clienti Negoziazione completa per le trattative commerciali con i clienti gestiti: chiusura accordi nazionali, piano promozionale, assortimento, gestione operativa quotidiana e accordi contratti Quadro Supporto al Direttore Vendite nella gestione di clienti nazionali e nella negoziazione. SKills: Laurea triennale (preferibilmente area economica) Esperienza di circa 7 anni nei settori MKT e Vendite in aziende medio grandi preferibilmente settore beni di largo consumo alimentari Attuale posizione NAM in alternativa KAM con gestione clienti chiave GDO Conoscenza delle logiche di negoziazione con le insegne, autonomia nella gestione degli accordi. Approccio analitico e forte orientamento commerciale       Sede di lavoro: Lombardia, zona sud-ovest

Per nostro importante cliente multinazionale del settore automotive con sede in provincia di Verona, stiamo cercando un/una industrial controller che sarà inserito all’interno di un percorso finalizzato a svolgere un’esperienza internazionale presso la loro sede in INDIA. Consolidata l’esperienza internazionale il ruolo può aprire ad un percorso in crescita nel campo Amministrazione Finanza e Controllo. ATTIVITÀ Predisporre report economico-finanziari mensili, trimestrali e annuali, garantendo accuratezza e conformità ai principi contabili e alle normative di riferimento; Raccogliere ed elaborare i dati relativi a budget e forecast supportando i processi decisionali in capo al management; Monitorare ed analizzare gli scostamenti rispetto a budget e forecast, identificando le principali cause ed azioni correttive REQUISITI Disponibilità a svolgere un’esperienza all’estero; Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese Esperienza pregressa in ruoli similari Se interessato/a, inviare copia del CV aggiornato.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Global CIO / IT Director to lead the company’s global IT and digital agenda.  JOB PURPOSE The role will work in envisioning, defining, and implementing applications and systems, user experience, data integrations, and predictive analytics. The role will be in charge of the development and maintenance of IT solutions for the company by working with different stakeholders in order to optimize business process efficiency and implement enhancements to internal business processes as well as managing successfully the ERP implementation to ensure that integrated data flows from ERP and production systems support comprehensive business intelligence dashboards, KPI monitoring, and predictive analytics initiatives. MAJOR ACTIVITIES Define the overall ICT architecture and the evolution road map also considering (having strong confidence with) new emerging technology and trends, among others cloud-native architecture, microservices, containerization (es. Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing. • Define, on a recurring basis and in alignment with company leadership, IT development roadmaps and strategic plans on an annual and three-year basis. • Manage global implementation and development projects in the application area in a structured manner, meeting internal customer requirements, coordinating the internal development team and/or working with external consultants, with a primary focus on ERP systems, local and IC business process improvement, and BI; • Ensure appropriate application maintenance (both evolutionary and corrective), in compliance with local regulations and corporate policies; • Manage global implementation and development projects in the systems area in a structured manner, meeting internal customer requirements, coordinating the internal systems team and/or working with external consultants, with a primary focus on collaboration tools and the O365 environment, networking, and unified communication; • Ensure appropriate systems maintenance (both evolutionary and corrective), in compliance with local regulations and corporate policies, and by defining and guaranteeing detailed SLAs; • Manage the execution of IT projects aimed at production environments, collaborating with department managers in defining related organizational improvements; • Manage the annual budget (costs and investments), negotiations, contracts, and relationships with global IT service partners and providers, assessing and identifying new collaborations and continuously improving solutions; • Provide company leadership with structured weekly reporting on project progress, with a global scope and covering all IT areas of responsibility; • Support departments in feasibility studies for new high-innovation projects; • Conduct research on emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applications within the Company environment; Drive process reengineering initiatives across departments by leveraging digital tools and ERP functionalities, in alignment with business strategy and operational excellence goals • Coordinate and organize IT department resources and functional workflows according to standards and best practices (ITIL). PROFILE Education (minimum/desirable): Bachelor’s degree in business, Mathematics, IT or related Languages: English, Italian Experience/professional requirements: Qualified applicants will have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role Experience in integrating ERP systems with manufacturing and production systems (e.g., MES) to enable real-time data acquisition and process visibility Minimum Qualifications: Has a good comprehension and experience in automation implementation and in Artificial Intelligence (AI )in IT operations (AIOps), including predictivemaintenance, automated response to incidents and intelligent monitoring. Manage agile methodology (es. Scrum, Kanban) and is able to lead and execute digital transformation  programs. Show strong communication ability, in particular transferring technical information to non technical people, and a collaborative approach  to work. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Business Analysis fundamentals, including requirements elicitation, stakeholder collaboration, effective and timely communications, and test case creation and implementation Demonstrated successful project delivery with MS Dynamics NAV and Business Central Proven experience in designing, optimizing, and supporting core business processes Demonstrated track record of technical delivery of IT systems, particularly business systems Experience in IT project management, process definition, testing, IT strategy and roadmap development Planning, negotiation and facilitation skills Creative problem-solving ability Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to plan and organize by prioritizing, looking ahead, raising issues, providing solutions and meeting deadlines Preferred Qualifications: Experience in system and data architecture Demonstrated experience in IT operations Experience in CPQ System PMP certification Understanding of enterprise data flows and architecture; experience governing data consistency and synchronization between business systems

For a multinational Company we're looking for a Purchasing Director.  In compliance with local legislation and Company procedures and guidelines, the job holder is responsible for managing and supervising all F&B purchases worldwide. Directly manages a team of buyers ensuring best quality/price ratio of all purchases while identifying and implementing efficient sourcing strategies.  He is Responsible for the purchasing budget, provides cost-analysis reports and supervises the annual budget process. He works together with Managers and departments in order to assure the highest level of service while identifying improvement areas. Job-Requirements: skills, competencies, experience Educated to degree level (preferably Masters). Demonstrable experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership, delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and system. Strong knowledge of F&B products along with F&B market trends. Proven contract management and supplier experience. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities – able to work well under pressure. Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and follow-up. Strong communication and negotiating skills - able to negotiate at all levels. Knowledge of local legal/contractual rules. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop the team. Computer literate, especially Excel skills. Fluent English. Any additional language is an advantage. 

Per un’importante realtà nostra cliente ricerchiamo un/a:   RESPONSABILE AMMINISTRATIVO CONTABILE Riportando direttamente al CEO, seguirà tutto il processo contabile e amministrativo fino alla chiusura del bilancio consolidato. Principali aree di responsabilità: Contabilizzazione ciclo attivo e ciclo passivo attraverso il gestionale dedicato; Controllo del ciclo di contabilità generale e scritture di assestamento per la corretta elaborazione dei bilanci annuali e semestrali; Dichiarazioni fiscali nel rispetto delle scadenze: liquidazione IVA e predisposizione e pagamento modello F24; Emissione dei pagamenti e analisi del cashflow settimanale; Utilizzo del nuovo gestionale (Zucchetti) con relativa analisi mensile di costi/ricavi; Avviare eventuali implementazioni volte a migliorare l’efficienza contabile, amministrativa e di reporting; Gestione dei rapporti con i consulenti esterni per quanto riguarda gli adempimenti di natura fiscale; Gestione delle commesse infrannuali e pluriennali; Supervisione circa la gestione degli acquisti; Supporto alla Direzione per quanto riguarda la gestione del personale. Principali prerequisiti: Laurea, preferibilmente conseguita in discipline economiche; Esperienza pregressa di almeno 5 anni; Conoscenza del pacchetto Office, dell’applicativo Excel e preferibilmente del gestionale Zucchetti; Conoscenza delle dinamiche relative all’import – export; Capacità analitiche, precisione, organizzazione e proattività; Conoscenza fluente della lingua inglese. Sede di lavoro: Provincia di Modena

La risorsa, inserita all'interno della Direzione Retail, si occuperà del coordinamento del team di Merchansidising & Buying, per i canali di vendita Retail full-price, off-price ed E-Commerce a livello ww. Principali responsabilità: - redazione del Merchandising Plan; - creazione di una strategia competitiva ed identificazione di nuove opportunità commerciali; - verifica del rendimento della collezione al fine di massimizzarne i profitti; - pianificazione di collezione in base alle effettive esigenze del mercato bilanciando vendibilità e creatività e definendo il giusto rapporto tra nuovi prodotti e carry-over; - analisi quantitativa e qualitativa della collezione da immettere sul mercato; - posizionamento sul mercato nel contesto della strategia generale del prodotto; - progettazione, coordinamento, realizzazione e controllo di tutte le iniziative legate al lancio della collezione sul mercato; - analisi qualitativa dei dati di venduto sia di sell-in che di sell-out; - valutazioni sui margini al fine di massimizzare il profitto; - definizione di produzioni speciali; - definizione di scontistiche e promozioni; - redazione dei budget; - trasferte nei punti vendita. Requisiti fondamentali richiesti: - comprovata esperienza di almeno 7 anni nella medesima funzione, in un’azienda appartenente al settore del fashion; - Laurea in materie economiche; - conoscenza avanzata del pacchetto Office 365, in particolare di Microsoft Excel e di altri strumenti per l'analisi e l'elaborazione dei dati; - ottima conoscenza del sistema gestionale SAP e dei principali gestionali di vendita; - conoscenza fluente della lingua inglese. Completano il profilo ottime doti analitiche, proattività, autonomia e capacità di adattamento e abilità nella gestione dei rapporti interpersonali.

For our important customer, we are looking for a: HEAD of CRM Reporting directly to the Chief Customer Officer, the figure will own the customer retention strategy and will be responsible for delighting customers, driving engagement, conversion, and revenue growth. Main Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive CRM strategy aligned with organizational goals and customer-centric values; Collaborate with senior leadership to align CRM initiatives with overall business objectives; Design, implement, and oversee a new customer loyalty program to drive customer retention and satisfaction; Analyze customer data to identify opportunities for personalized engagement and targeted promotions within loyalty programs; Monitor and evaluate the performance of loyalty initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement; Utilize data analytics and segmentation strategies to personalize customer experiences and drive engagement; Analyze customer behavior and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation; Lead the development and execution of marketing campaigns to drive customer engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty, working closely with the CRM specialist and with the rest of the Customer team; Develop and maintain key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of CRM initiatives; Conduct A/B testing and analyse key performance metrics to optimize campaign effectiveness and customer engagement; Oversee the optimization and utilization of Salesforce, maximizing its potential to drive business growth; Ensure seamless integration of CRM systems with other business applications and platforms; Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve CRM Capabilities; Develop and nurture one direct report, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment; Provide strategic input on how CRM strategies can support and enhance other business functions; Foster a culture of customer-centricity throughout the organization. Main Prerequisites: Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Master degree is a plus; 6+ years of experience in senior-level CRM roles; Strong analytical and critical thinking skills ; Strong Salesforce platform expertise; In-depth knowledge of CRM data analytics and customer segmentation strategies; Strong business and commercial acumen; Detail-oriented with project management attitude; Passion for food and the world of dining is a plus. Workplace: Milano or Castelvetro di Modena. Travel for 20% of the time to Castelvetro di Modena

La risorsa si occuperà di Controllo di Gestione di tutte le attività produttive, operative e di pianificazione  ed in particolare dei seguenti task: Assicurare le attività di controllo di gestione delle Operations; Supportare i PM per le attività di stesura del Budget; Analizzare gli scostamenti fisici ed economici dei singoli progetti rispetto ai volumi pianificati in fase di stesura del Budget; Coordinare e verificare le RDA rispetto alle attività di pianificazione lavori; Preparare e promuovere analisi e reportistica dedicata; Collaborare con la funzione Amministrazione e Controllo per tutte le analisi di carattere economico-finanziario necessarie   Si richiedono: Esperienza maturata di almeno 5 anni in ruoli da cost controller delle attività produttive, operative e di pianificazione di cantiere. Costituirà titolo preferenziale la provenienza dal mondo delle telecomunicazioni Laurea in Ingegneria o in Economia, preferenziale Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni, Meccanica, Edile  ed MBA Ottima conoscenza di Excel, WinProject, Sap ottima conoscenza della lingua Inglese Sede di lavoro: Roma