Laurie Chevillard Dicosola

Highly accomplished and strategic supply chain leader with extensive experience in logistics project management and continuous improvement. Adept at driving operational excellence, optimizing supply chain processes, and fostering collaborative relationships. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization where my proven track record in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance can contribute to achieving organizational goals and driving growth.

Professional Experience

Incyte Yverdon - Biopharmaceutical

November 2023 – June 2024
End-to-End Demand Manager and Planner – Consultant

• Led a Lean Six Sigma process improvement project focused on enhancing cross-functional collaboration and alignment within strategic departments to minimize production disruption risks, achieving a 15% reduction in downtime.
• Coordinated material procurement and inventory management, resulting in a 10% reduction in excess inventory.
• Integrated new communication tools and regular cross-departmental meetings, enhancing collaboration and consistently meeting production targets.
• Delivered financial outcomes including cost savings of approximately CHF 45,000 per week through optimized resource allocation and improved productivity.

Merck SA Vevey - Biopharmaceutical 

April 2022 – October 2023
Planning and Procurement Expert - Consultant

• Master Data Management: Managed an extensive volume of master data, created approx. 800 item codes, and ensured data consistency and quality. Acted as the primary point of contact for data cleansing, new code creation, and mass uploads.
• Demand Planning: Prepared forecasting files, collected raw materials and consumables needs, and conducted data cleansing, achieving a 95% data accuracy rate.
• Efficient Procurement: Managed and followed up on the supply of materials, challenged supplier lead-times, and monitored deliveries to ensure timely material supply
• Bill of Material Management: Oversaw changes in items, volumes, and timing, and analyzed effects on supply.
• SAP: Acted as a master data key user during the implementation of the new ERP.
• Excel Proficiency: Built complex Excel files contributing significantly to data analysis and decision-making
• Regular Contacts and Collaboration: Maintained effective communication with suppliers, tech transfer teams, and quality assurance, ensuring smooth operations within the GMP and GXP environment.

Sunstar Etoy - Healthcare

August 2021 – September 2022
Customer Service Specialist – Consultant

• Managed order processing and invoicing in SAP S4HANA, ensuring precise and punctual customer order fulfillment, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
• Coordinated export shipment documentation and collaborated with the Supply Chain department for necessary legalization.

Haemonetics Signy - Medical Devices

May 2018 – July 2019
Senior Continuous Improvement Lead - Consultant

• Implemented a Global KPIs dashboard and standardized stock level reporting, driving excellence in inbound and outbound processes, reducing inventory discrepancies by 22%.
• Standardized transport cost reporting for root cause analysis on actual spend versus Annual Operating Plan, identifying cost-saving opportunities of 12%.
• Developed and managed logistics and distribution KPIs and Process Performance Indicators (PPI) for USA, EMEA, APAC, and Japan regions.

Nestlé Skin Health Galderma Lausanne - Pharmaceutical

January 2016 – February 2018
Global Launch Specialist

• Managed the Global Launch Portfolio in collaboration with plants and markets, enabling detailed follow-up of validated launches.
• Built and maintained a KPI dashboard for stakeholders and decision-makers, ensuring effective distribution and result tracking, leading to a 33% improvement in launch timelines.
• Coordinated Monthly Operational Reviews with the Global Launch Network, participating in projects related to time-to-market improvement and portfolio management.
• Reviewed requests for new launches from a supply chain standpoint, providing positions based on plant allocation, stock cover, and target launch dates.

April 2015 – December 2015

Global Supply Network Planning Analyst

• Built a Global Launch Plan with plants and markets, enabling effective follow-up of launches’ execution and managing global communication.
• Provided volumes by plant during Business Plans and Budget, addressing discrepancies and maintaining volume referential, achieving a 10% reduction in forecast errors.
• Participated in projects related to time-to-market improvement and portfolio management.

May 2013 – March 2015

Supply Chain Business Process Analyst

• Acted as the first level contact for users on the appropriate utilization of Demand & Supply Planning and MDM tools (IBM Infosphere MDM Collaboration & TXT).
• Ensured quality of master data in D&S tools, tracked and analyzed data, and communicated with stakeholders, leading to a 15% improvement in data quality.
• Supervised process flows to help speed up execution time and reduce time-to-market.
• Reported activity of operations and performance for supported processes and proposed improvements.

Education

• Lean Six Sigma Training : Diploma: LEAN Champion – June 2024
• PMI : PMP certification on-going
• EPFL for Executive : Diploma: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Resilient Value Chain Management – June 2024
• APICS Certification : Diploma: Basics of Supply Chain Management – April 2015