Alessandro Borchia

Experience

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  PadovaFurs Srl

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Internship
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  Kering Eyewear

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Supply Chain Assistant

  • Data analysis, structuring and reporting using Excel, Power Point and Access• Finalization of specific tasks using the company ERP (SAP)• Opportunity to visit some suppliers and understand the structure and the organization of production, supply chain and quality control processes

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  3M

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  In-Company Training Program

  • Teamwork about E-commerce and Social Media Marketing with final presentation of the output to the management of the company

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  Diesel

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Wholesale&Distributors Planner and Global Sales Analyst

  • Data analysis, structuring and reporting using Excel, Power Point and Access supporting the decision-making process• Use of SAP, Oracle software, sales planning tools and applications to analyze global sales data and monitor wholesale sales campaign progress• Responsible for producing and updating sales targets and forecasts during pre-season/in-season phases gathering information from global subsidiaries and distributors of the company comparing them with financial budget and management guidelines• Support to the distributors channel with ad hoc analysis and reporting activities• Main point of contact for sales information sharing with other teams and departments (Finance, Production, IT etc.) Show less

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  VF Corporation

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Junior Project Manager - Supply and Demand Planning

  • Support to the Planning stream during the SAP ERP implementation project in the company gathering business requirements from the different brands, preparing documentation for management and end users trainings• Testing and validating activities directly in SAP• Organization and preparation of materials for meetings with brands, consultants and management team during recurrent updates regarding the project key steps• Involvement in designing and building phases of ad hoc software and BI reporting together with business teams Show less

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  Dickies®, a VF Company

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Forecasting: analysis of seasonal Sku count/efficiency to provide recommendations to the product team. Use of available info (budget, history, current sales) to produce an accurate Fcst aligned with financial goals and then translate it in buy plans. Fcst rolling adjustment during Sales Campaign.• Supply/Buy Planning: definition of buys at Sku level, based on current inventory levels, open purchase orders and production constraints (i.e. Minimums, lead times) in order to maximize sales with minimal inventory exposure.• Ensure timely communication on all topics regarding Planning/Buy process and styles set up with all relevant counterparts (Asia Sourcing Office, customer service, pricing and sales, sales ops)• Ensure planning KPI's: order coverage, shortages, excess. Analysis of delays and identification of shipment options within budget, tracking Fcst and Buy Plan accuracy. Show less

  • Senior Planner

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Planner

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Vans, a VF Company

  May 2022 - now

  Manager, Strategic Accounts

  ZALANDO, FOOTLOCKER and ASOS• Management of the clients specific assortment plan on a seasonal basis using market data, trends, historical analysis, business evaluations and overall brand strategy.• Accountability for the P&L and the financials of the accounts including monthly/quarter shipments tracking, providing insights on cancellations, orders conversion, risks and opportunities with the goal of minimizing accounts stock positions while maximizing sales performances.• Sales and competitor trends analysis to maximize opportunities providing suggestions for in season reorders and future prebook orders.• Prebook orders analysis from product category mix point of view, providing business insights to product team for the future development of the collection.• Leading weekly meetings with the accounts and the cross functional internal team (CS, Marketing, Ops etc.) to ensure frequent effective communication, improve business relationship, ensure business objectives are met and that delivery plans are achieved according to company targets. Show less