Beppe D

Results-driven Supply Chain & Operations Director with 10+ years transforming logistics operations through data-driven decision making and advanced automation. Proven track record of turning around underperforming facilities (€80K loss to 9% monthly margin), managing €100M budgets, and leading 800+ person operations across 8 sites. Expert in WMS/TMS implementation (BlueYonder, SAP S/4HANA EWM/TM), warehouse automation (KNAPP, RFID), and analytics (Python, Power BI).

Currently spearheading €3M+ automation project delivering 60% productivity gains with 13-month ROI.

Seeking Supply

Chain & Logistic Director role in Lombardy or Switzerland.

Head of logistic at Hippo Distribuzione - Hippocrates Holding (2025-01 – Present)

• Leading €3M+ warehouse automation project (KNAPP ecosystem) for B2C pharma e-commerce, projected to achieve 60% productivity increase with 13-month ROI
• Defined solution design for B2C channel launch, architecting logistics infrastructure and operational workflows for e-commerce scalability
• Developed Python-based predictive models for demand forecasting and Power BI dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring, increasing operational performance by 30%
• Improved reporting accuracy by 25% through automated data validation and extraction processes, reducing manual errors and decision-making latency
• Provided 3PL with advanced analytical tools for KNAPP system monitoring, ensuring batch traceability and shelf-life management compliance
• Drove continuous improvement in warehouse processes (stock optimization, picking flow redesign) using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Oversaw quality system updates and operational process formalization to ensure full regulatory compliance (GMP, GDP standards for pharma)

Project Manager at Caplab (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Led full lifecycle implementation of BlueYonder WMS/TMS systems for multiple clients, managing timelines, costs, risk mitigation, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination
• Conducted comprehensive AS-IS/TO-BE process analyses to define functional requirements, optimize workflows, and ensure system alignment with business objectives
• Contributed to business growth by presenting value propositions to prospects, securing 3 new clients and generating measurable revenue impact

Operation Manager at SGB Humangest Holding (2022-11 – 2024-04)

• Managed contracts, budgets, and economic/operational sustainability across 8 logistics sites in Northern and Central Italy
• Achieved facility turnaround: transformed €80K annual loss to break-even within 12 months, then sustained 9% monthly margin through cost optimization and productivity gains
• Collaborated with commercial teams to design service offerings and present solutions to clients, supporting business development initiatives
• Utilized SAP FICO/MM for real-time monitoring of an €100 million multi-site budget and for optimizing logistics, inventory management, and costs for financial reporting.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Poka Yoke, and Time & Motion Studies, delivering 5-18% productivity increases per project
• Developed multi-level data management tool for centralized contract data input and advanced KPI monitoring, improving management transparency and decision-making speed
• Managed blueprint projects and solution sizing to increase productivity through layout optimization and workflow redesign

Senior logistics process Engineer at STEF (2019-01 – 2022-11)

• Increased storage capacity by average 7.5% across multiple sites through 2D/3D redesign and flow optimization, maximizing space utilization without capital investment
• Increased picking productivity by 10% through customized tool development and application of Lean, ABC analysis, and Time & Motion methodologies
• Managed setup of 30+ WMS system startups for new clients, coordinating cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Commercial) to ensure seamless go-live execution
• Designed and implemented Business Intelligence dashboards for real-time visualization of logistics and transport KPIs, enabling data-driven strategic decision-making
• Conducted internal audits and participated in external certifications (ISO 9001, IFS Logistics, AIB, Kosher, Bio), standardizing processes through comprehensive SOP documentation
• Managed co-packing projects across various branches, significantly increasing productivity and reducing cycle times through workflow optimization

Logistic engineer at Poste Italiane by SDA Express Courier (2015-10 – 2018-12)

• Designed and implemented operational strategies that increased outbound load saturation by 20%, resulting in significant transport cost reductions
• Coordinated 60 3PL resources in "non-machinable" special shipments department, achieving 100% productivity increase through workflow re-engineering and new operational standards
• Created automated pallet tracking and reporting system, reducing accounting discrepancies with clients/suppliers by 70% and improving cost optimization through enhanced data precision
• Developed dedicated monitoring process for Key Accounts, achieving 20% reduction in sorting errors and increasing reliability of data transfers (IN/OUT)
• Managed procurement and inventory of consumables and pallets, ensuring operational continuity and preventing service interruptions at logistics center

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; Specialization: Industrial Automation – Polytechnic University of Bari

Master's Degree in Music; Trumpet and Trombone – Conservatory "N. Rota"