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Annalisa Tomba Gorski

Portland,OR
Annalisa Tomba Gorski

Summary

I have the ambition to continue growing professionally while passionately working on what interests me. As a chemist with experience spanning research, design, materials, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and sales I gain skills that can be applied to any analytical task. With a diverse international business background I act as catalyst for action in different areas, while as a technical coordinator I enhance synergies to overcome limits of any team. Finally, I love challenges, performing at best under pressure within a global organization.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Intel Corporation

Global Supply Chain Sourcing Manager
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed supply chain risk for post-silicon test and measuring equipment through flexible debt-payment solutions, cost reductions and long-term supplier partnerships.
  • Negotiated supply agreements and developed global sourcing strategies with defined cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation plans.
  • Developed cost-competitive technologies, processes and products to guide and influence product development decisions.
  • Business Unit acc. managers team leader, focused on establishing effective working channels with stakeholders to support roadmap execution to meet business goals.

RESULTS: Effectively grown supplier by 15% while negotiated 5% spends reduction y/y ($5M in savings).

Intel Corporation

Global Supply Chain R&D Sourcing Engineer
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed technical roadmap of strategic FAB equipment supplier from development to ramp phase. In partnership with Technical Development, I defined technical requirements and drove capacity, quality, and cost projects to meet high volume manufacture targets.

RESULTS: Successfully directed Intel Supply Chain strategic technical selection for cutting edge Fab equipment, meeting manufactory semiconductor industry standards and operation requirements. Executed 4 critical evaluation agreements for future key technologies. Crafted new strategy for spare parts refurbishing by creating a dynamic cost model which granted better commercial terms and enabling alternative sourcing.

Intel Corporation

Global Supply Chain Corporate Account Manager
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Negotiated supply agreements and developed global sourcing strategies with defined cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation plans.
  • Developed and executed global supply chain strategies that boosted production readiness, stock availability and product quality.
  • Endeavored development of strategic sourcing plan, supplier management, supplier selection and validation, demand ramp management and supply chain set up for future technologies.

RESULTS: Achieved 10% price reduction y/y. New corporate purchase agreement,with total value of $2.0B, closed with strategic supplier. Build from ground up Supply chain for ten new raw materials enabling next generation chips manufactory. Awarded Division Recognition Award 2020 for strategic sourcing effectiveness.

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORPORATION

Director of Marketing&Sales-Specialty Chemicals -
11.2014 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Run Contract Manufactory Division developing custom projects from inception to execution.
  • Expanded international marketing & sales activities by managing distributors in AME and EU regions.
  • Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.

RESULTS: Generated 15% sales growth by developing new distribution channels in Mexico and EU zones. Achieved 100% target of business development for new division of custom synthesis.

Tci America

Regional Sales Executive
09.2012 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Responsible for sales and new business development of fine chemicals segment in assigned region.
  • Led advancements in semiconductor and pharmaceutical research from pilot to production scale custom manufactory
  • Executed successful marketing campaigns to generate new business and expand customer base.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Attended industry conferences and trade shows to stay up-to-date with market trends and customer needs.

RESULTS: Increased sales by 15% in fine chemicals and produced 3M$ in custom synthesis projects

BASF Corp

Product Manager and New Business Developer
01.2003 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Created operational plan, demand forecasting, supply chain planning and budgeting for $20M BU.
  • Served as corporate technical representative with Antitrust Commission during BASF acquisition of CIBA Corporation.
  • Managed distributors within region.
  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Represented company and promoted products at conferences and industry events.

RESULTS: Achieved 10% annual inventory reduction while increasing sales by 30%. Reduced operating costs by 16% y/y. Obtained 20% profitability growth despite soft global economic.. Launched new packaging to fill a niche demand, increasing sales by 30%. Grew distribution sales by 15% y/y.

Education

Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna
Italy

Ph.D. from Industrial Chemistry
03.1997

University Overview

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT TRAINING

  • Production Optimization Management Diploma - Faculty of Engineering, Bologna, Italy
  • Manufactory planning for Cost Designing - Bocconi University, Milan, Italy
  • SCOPE: Executive Management training and evaluation - Ciba, Puebla, Mexico
  • Technical/ Commercial Leadership program – Intel, Hillsboro, OR
  • ERASMUS Program Scholarship Recipient to study abroad (UK) one full year of the curriculum

Skills

Business Tools

  • Sales and business development
  • Trade Shows and Promotion
  • Product management
  • Global supply chain planning
  • Financial modelling, analysis and reporting
  • Scale up and Process Transfer
  • Lean Manufacturing practices
  • International business practices
  • Intellectual Property handling

Technical subjects

  • Polymer properties, production & applications
  • Additives and Material modifications
  • Nano-material and micro emulsions
  • Pharmaceuticals and APIs
  • Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterization
  • Chemical Engineering, scale-up, reactor design
  • Analytics: Materials characterization, metrology
  • cGMP regulations
  • EHS and Sustainability Programs

Industry expertise

  • Semiconductors materials
  • Foundry production, test, and metrology.
  • Pharmaceuticals and APIs (Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufactory
  • Water Treatment & Paper Making
  • Pharmaceuticals and APIs (Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufactory)
  • Polymers and Plastic Additives
  • Coatings: Pigments, Inks, and Dyes

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Global Supply Chain Sourcing Manager

Intel Corporation
01.2017 - Current

Global Supply Chain R&D Sourcing Engineer

Intel Corporation
01.2017 - Current

Global Supply Chain Corporate Account Manager

Intel Corporation
01.2017 - Current

Director of Marketing&Sales-Specialty Chemicals -

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORPORATION
11.2014 - 09.2016

Regional Sales Executive

Tci America
09.2012 - 02.2014

Product Manager and New Business Developer

BASF Corp
01.2003 - 05.2010

Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna

Ph.D. from Industrial Chemistry
Annalisa Tomba Gorski