Vanessa Ciavaldini

• Own and execute supply and demand planning processes to ensure product availability across U.S. retail channels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory, planning inventory levels to support Perfect Order execution (OTIF).
• Act as planning process owner, coordinating with production sites to align capacity, demand forecasts, sales requirements, and Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
• Lead monthly S&OP process, integrating inputs from Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to support strategic decision making.
• Manage supplier purchasing based on demand forecasts, negotiating lead times and quantities to optimize cost and service levels.
• Monitor demand forecasts, sales trends, and market dynamics to adjust supply plans and mitigate risk.
• Oversee Master Production Scheduling, production planning, and batch prioritization in collaboration with manufacturing facilities.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze supply chain KPIs; generate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for leadership.
• Implement inventory control strategies that significantly reduced slow-moving and aging stock while improving working capital.
• Support change management initiatives related to planning processes, inventory controls, and cross-functional alignment.
• Provide backup support to planning and operations roles during peak demand periods.

• Led demand forecasting, inventory planning, and sourcing strategy for local and global suppliers.
• Acted as key liaison between Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure accurate planning inputs and execution.
• Managed SAP ERP and QuickBooks systems for inventory, purchasing, and order management.
• Supported Annual Operating Plan (AOP) through forecast development, budget planning at SKU level, and freight cost projections.
• Oversaw product importation processes, broker management, and container booking aligned with lead times and volume plans.
• Conducted risk stock analysis and inventory aging control to prevent obsolescence and stockouts.

Key Projects:

• Company acquisition: Led inventory count, system data cleanup, supplier integration, and product master harmonization.
• FDA Food Supplier Verification Program implementation for small and large-scale operations.
• Demand analysis and forecasting to support increased production requirements.

• Supported demand planning, inventory management, and sourcing strategy using SAP and QuickBooks.
• Led process improvement initiatives related to supplier management, importation, and labeling compliance.
• Conducted market research and cost analysis for new product development.
• Supported Amazon product setup and e-commerce demand analysis.

• Extracted and analyzed sales, inventory, and production data to support demand forecasting and financial planning.
• Supported planning decisions by evaluating production speed, inventory turnover, and service levels.

• Managed retail sourcing, inventory planning, and end-to-end supply chain operations.