Giulio Ulivieri

Experience

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  Smith International

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Production Management Intern
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  Consorzio Operativo Gruppo MPS

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  ICT Intern
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  Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2016

  Two years+ programme for young talents, shaped to build leadership skills and to have broad understanding of different business areas. Key Assignments:1) Manufacturing - Operational Excellence Expert- leader of 3 different projects regarding material flow management, KPIs and SAP- Green Belt Trained- Green Belt project completed - Improved flow of materials in media buffer area reducing write-offs of disposable materials2) Project Management - Project Lead Leader of Italy Quality Control Integration with Supply Chain Planning. 3 main work-streams managed:- Capacity Study: Developed a methodology to study labs capacity and overall QC demand in terms of FTEs and equipment capacity.- Scheduling tool: developed a tool used to compare weekly labs capacity available Vs overall demand in order to identify bottlenecks and define mitigations- Quality Control Scheduling & Planning Process: revision of roles\responsibilities, process mapping and gap identification3) Quality Control - Scheduling Team ManagerResponsible for Scheduling Operations and Capacity Planning for Quality Control Labs in Italy:- People Manager (8 direct reports)- Designed & Implemented QC planning process- Sustained QC integration into Supply Chain process- Built strong relationship with all QC customers- Manager of the monthly Quality Control Capacity Review MeetingKey Skills acquired during the Future Leaders Programme : Manufacturing, Material Management, Lean, Operational Excellence, Learning agility, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Planning, Scenario analysis, Quality Control, Cross Functional Relationships, Mentoring. Show less

  • Future Leaders Programme Associate

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Production Scheduler & Planner - Supply Chain Italy

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

  • Internship in Distribution Logistics - Supply Chain Italy

    Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
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  GSK

  Mar 2016 - now

  As the Head of Knowledge & Analytics, I lead a team responsible for the Data and Analytics portfolio within the global quality domain. Our mission includes the development of cutting-edge digital products for performance management and report automation, ensuring the seamless integration of advanced analytics to drive business value.**Key Responsibilities:**- Drive business value through advanced analytics and digital transformation.- Oversee Product Owners in co-developing digital products- Source innovative ideas from the organization and translate them into business case proposals for funding.- Lead prototypes and pilots using Agile methodology- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of minimum-viable products (MVP) and network deployment strategies.- Partner with Tech to establish key enabling infrastructure, systems, and data standards.- Recommend and implement methods to drive organizational change and build the required team capabilities to launch and maintain new products, while communicating the impact of digital initiatives internally.- Design and deliver the vision, mission, and strategic direction for the team, focusing on the evolution of best-in-class digital products.**Key Achievements:**- Launched DARA, our data and analytics reporting application, which became one of the top 10 most used PowerBI reports out of 10,000 at GSK.- Successfully launched RobY, making it one of the first digital tools to automate report creation.- Completed a successful Process Mining Proof of Value for the deviation process, revolutionizing performance management, process understanding, and continuous improvement opportunities.- Designed and delivered a comprehensive team communication plan, including stakeholder mapping, communication strategy, and various streams.- Established two successful collaborations with the University of Louvain La Neuve and Mons for digital marketing and communication initiatives. Show less I joined GSK Customer Service as a Supply Execution Manager, leading the newly formed Order Fulfillment team, which was created by merging previously separate teams. My responsibilities were divided into three main areas: transformation management, operations management, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities: • Transformation Management: Built and led the Order Fulfillment team, merging three sub-teams and reducing headcount by 40% within one year through digitalization initiatives, process simplification, and redefining roles and responsibilities. • Operations Management: Managed the GSK Vaccines Orderbook from sales order creation to shipment organization for a complex product/market matrix, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment. • Continuous Improvement: Identified and implemented various initiatives to streamline processes and reduce workload, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Major Achievements: • Team Transformation: Successfully reduced the team size from 24 FTEs to 14 FTEs through strategic transformation efforts. • Continuous Improvement Culture: Achieved the first Orange Belt certification in the Customer Service area, promoting a culture of ongoing improvement. • High Performance Recognition: Awarded the IPT in 2021 for outstanding high performance. • Digital Innovation: Implemented a chatbot to support team operations, enhancing efficiency and support for the Order Fulfillment team.Key Skills:Transformation Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Process Simplification, Digitalization Initiatives, Order Fulfillment, Customer Service, Change Management, Automation, Strategic Planning. Show less Core member of Global Distribution Planning leadership team responsible to ship about 40 products to over 150 countries.Owned the development and implementation of distribution planning process.Led the Global Distribution Planning Efficiency Program (10 logistics associates, 3 Managers, 15 Continuous Improvement initiatives, 2 Digital Experts involved). Achievements:- Exceeded Savings objective (achieved 148K € vs Target of 100K €)- Delivered 30% lead-time reduction for markets requesting legalized documents- Delivered the development and implementation of new digital tools to manage the escalation process and warehouse capacity pre-booking among 3 different sites (BE and ITA). The new tools and processes generated a reduction of 30% in the last second shipments cancellations- Re-shaped and led the weekly global distribution planning governance (> 15 stakeholders: Distribution Centers, Customer Service, Distribution Planning, QA, Product Flow)- People Development: identified business critical skills, mapped team members and developed a customized development plan and structure to monitor the progresses- APICS certification completed (Score 337)Key Skills:Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Distribution Planning, Team building, Mentoring, Coaching, Digital tools implementation, Influencing, Show less Manager of a portion of Site Manufacturing Strategy 5-years plan, focusing on start-up of new manufacturing facility with new filling lines and product transfer projects. The role involves:- Leadership of multiple initiatives (1 Start-Up project, 4 product transfer projects)- Staff management (3 Project Managers) - Cross-Functional governance leadership- Preparation on reports and analysis on projects status Key Skills: Cross functional leadership, Aseptic Operations, Start-Up Project, Project Planning, Project Management, Scenario Analysis, Resiliency, Learning Agility, Release Energy, Problem Solving, Influencing skills, Negotiation. Show less

  • Head of Knowledge & Analytics

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Manager, Vaccines Supply Execution, Global Customer Service

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Distribution Planning and Excellence Manager, Global Supply Chain

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

  • New Facility Start-Up Project Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jan 2019