About Arnaldo
Italian
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Portuguese
Conversational
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Experience
- Global Health NGOCountry Supply OfficerJanuary 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)Geneva, SwitzerlandDirected cross-functional collaboration across procurement, logistics, and regulatory teams to streamline global supply chain operations. Manage $10M annual procurement portfolio for TB medicines and diagnostics, and $250K for clinical trials, ensuring accurate forecasting, contract oversight, and supplier evaluation.• Lead alignment across procurement, logistics, and compliance stakeholders without formal authority, ensuring consistent execution of objectives.• Design and implement supply plans using national forecasts, consumption data, and risk models to guide resource allocation.• Evaluate procurement agents against SLA targets, using KPIs to enhance accountability and service delivery.• Coordinate with national programs, donors, and global stakeholders to synchronize procurement cycles, budgets, and delivery plans.• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuous product availability.• Collaborate with suppliers and procurement agents to manage production capacity and allocate limitedproduct supply efficiently.• Use Power BI and Excel tools to visualize supply chain data, support decision-making, and track operational performance.• Resolve supply chain disruptions by partnering with suppliers, quality assurance teams, and service providers to maintain continuity. Key Achievements:• Cut average lead times from 4.6 to 3 months via process improvements and supplier coordination.• Created a freight forecasting model that improved budget accuracy and surfaced cost-saving opportunities.• Enhanced clinical trial supply responsiveness, cutting product readiness times from 2.5 to 1.2 months.• Authored SOPs and led onboarding for new procurement partners.• Enabled a smooth $250M procurement portfolio transition during organizational realignment.• Contributed to AI-enhanced demand forecasting pilots with operations-focused insights.
- Global Health NGOProcurement and Supply Diagnostics OfficerJanuary 2017 - January 2020 (3 years)Geneva, SwitzerlandOversaw international procurement and delivery of diagnostic products to 89 countries, aligning planning strategies with public health needs.Key Responsibilities:• Managed end-to-end diagnostic procurement processes, ensuring compliance with global standards.• Conducted supplier analysis and market evaluations to drive competitive sourcing strategies.• Supported country teams in building procurement strategies informed by forecasts and local capacity.• Tracked supplier KPIs and delivery performance to ensure contract adherence and timely execution.• Enhanced quotation and order procedures to reduce processing times and standardize workflows.• Leveraged data analytics to generate insights and guide supply chain decisions.• Coordinated international logistics and customs clearance processes in collaboration with freight providers. Key Achievements:• Reduced RFQ cycle times by 40% through operational streamlining.• Built and maintained a centralized knowledge database for client and order management.• Improved supplier performance by implementing monitoring frameworks.
- Pelican Trading Corp.Founder & Import/Export BrokerJanuary 2013 - January 2014 (1 year)Miami, FL, USA• Built and sustained supplier networks, reducing costs and maintaining quality.• Conducted contract negotiations and sourced materials aligned with client needs in Brazil and Venezuela.• Managed end-to-end trade logistics, including compliance with Incoterms and customs regulations.• Performed vendor audits in China to ensure alignment with product and quality expectations.• Worked with freight partners to streamline shipping timelines and reduce transport expenses.
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceUniversitá degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza"BSc, Economics, Finance & Commercial Law
- European University College