Raffaele Turturro - Supply Chain and Operations Executive

Q: Where is Raffaele based?

Raffaele is based in Straubing, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Raffaele speak?

Raffaele speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Slovak (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Raffaele have?

Raffaele has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Raffaele has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Raffaele may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Raffaele's latest experience?

Raffaele's most recent position is Owner and Consultant at VCHAIN Consulting .

Q: What companies has Raffaele worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Raffaele has worked for VCHAIN Consulting , TAKKT AG , and Delivery Hero .

Q: Which industries is Raffaele most experienced in?

Raffaele is most experienced in industries like Retail , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage . Raffaele also has some experience in Arts and Crafts , Tourism , and Cosmetics .

Q: Which business areas is Raffaele most experienced in?

Raffaele is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics . Raffaele also has some experience in Procurement , Strategy , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Raffaele worked in recently?

Raffaele has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Retail , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Raffaele worked in recently?

Raffaele has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Operations , and Strategy .

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Straubing, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Owner and Consultant

VCHAIN Consulting

Supply Chain consulting services including:

Supply Chain & Operations Strategy definition
Interim management
Operations scaling and transformation
Distribution network analysis and optimization
Tender management for IT tools and 3PL
Continuous improvement and Lean Initiatives
Supply Chain and Operational Project definition and implementation

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

1 year 8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Vice President Supply Chain

TAKKT AG

Full responsibility of the global supply chain for North America and Europe
An overall presence in 25 countries with END-to-END responsibility related to Inbound and Outbound activities and the strategy part
Responsible for: 1) Master data 2) Supplier Management & Procurement 3) Inventory planning (Demand and supply) 4) Manufacturing & Production Planning 5) Distribution & Logistic (Warehousing & Transport) 6) SCM Excellence (Continuous Improvement & Sustainability) 7) Control Tower Management (KPI management) 8) Supply Chain strategy and Innovation
Overall around 400 FTEs responsibility
Key Achievements: 1
Reorganisation of the entire supply chain team in Europe 2
Freight forwarding tender generated 3 Millions Euro savings

Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Global Supply Chain Director

Delivery Hero

Supervision of the supply chain activities in 43 countries in the world divided in 4 macro Regions: Latam, Apac, Mena, Europe
End to end responsibility of the total value chain and in particular: 1) Masterdata Management 2) Supplier Management 3) Inventory Management 4) Distribution & Logistics 5) Control Tower Management 6) Supply chain excellence & Sustainability
Key achievements: 1) Launch of a strategic partnership with Relex in driving AI in demand planning 2) Definition and launch of the 3 years road map for the company

Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

2 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

EU Supply Chain Director

Eos Products GmbH

1. Master data 2) Supplier Management & Procurement 3) Inventory planning (Demand and supply) 4) Manufacturing & Production Planning 5) Distribution & Logistic (Warehousing & Transport) 6) SCM Excellence (Continuous Improvement & Sustainability) 7) Control Tower Management (KPI management) 8) Supply Chain strategy and Innovation 9) Ownership of the NPD launch project plan for Europe (from artwork delivery to production)
Key achievements: 1. Successfully 3 PL tender for a value of 2,5 Millions Euro with a launch of a new Distribution centre for all Europe 2
Restructuring of the entire EU organization.

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 11 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Deputy Head of Supply

METRO AG

1. Responsibility for 5 direct reports 2) Production planning for the private label suppliers 3) Managing warehouse stock levels with focus on improving availability for our customers 4) Steering and improving forecast process with our customers 5) Placing orders at our international own brand suppliers 6) Maintaining and improving master data 7) Improve Supplier performance and collaboration
Key achievement: increase of the stock availability (OTIF KPI) from 19% to 94% in one year and half

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

2 years 1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

Vendor Relationship Manager

METRO AG

1. Negotiate with and engage suppliers in contract definition and finalization (all supply chain aspects, i.e. lead time, available buffer stock, etc.) 2) Design and implement KPI measurement for own-brand suppliers and manage key relationships for effective performance metrics reporting
1. Measure supplier performance (KPIs) and hold regular meetings with them in order to guarantee a stable and reliable supply 4) Responsibility for one direct report
Key achievement: Launch of the supplier collaboration portal

Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

2 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Import/Export Manager

METRO AG

Expand sales in Metro Asian countries (Japan, China, Pakistan, India, Vietnam) - Optimize logistics processes as well as product flows: for example, I reduced the total container lead time from 120 days to 50 days (from the EU to China) - Key account management for Metro Asian countries (Japan, China, Pakistan, India, Vietnam)
Key achievement: Enabled turnover growth of 3 million Euro

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

3 years 1 month

Bratislava, Slovakia

CEO

Darafi Sro

Leading a team of 5 people with a business focus on: virtual tours for any kind of facility (restaurant, shop, hotel, museum), website design and creation, 3D visualization of any item for e-commerce, e-catalogues.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Retail, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Arts and Crafts, Tourism, and Cosmetics.

Retail

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Arts and Crafts

Tourism

Cosmetics

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Strategy, and Project Management.

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Procurement

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

With over 20 years of work experience, including more than 15 years in the supply chain field, I have worked in four different countries: Italy, Russia, Slovakia, and Germany. I have managed global operations spanning North and South America, EMEA, and APAC regions. My approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making and I have expertise in industries such as e-commerce, retail, wholesale, FMCG, and quick commerce. Notably, I spearheaded a global container tender in March 2022 within the TAKKT Group, achieving annual savings of over 3 million Euros.

Skills

End-To-End Supply Chain
Leadership
Starts-Up
Business Transformation
Cross Cultural Management

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

ITA Italian Trade Agency

MBA · Business Administration · Rome, Italy

Jan 1999 - Apr 2004

University of Naples 'L'Orientale'

Degree In International Economy · International Economy · Italy

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Retail 10 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 3 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Slovakia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner and Consultant, Vice President Supply Chain, Global Supply Chain Director

Main industries Retail, Professional Services, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

August 2026

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Raffaele is based in Straubing, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Raffaele speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Slovak (Intermediate).

Raffaele has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Raffaele has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Raffaele may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Raffaele would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner and Consultant, Vice President Supply Chain, Global Supply Chain Director.

Raffaele's most recent position is Owner and Consultant at VCHAIN Consulting.

In recent years, Raffaele has worked for VCHAIN Consulting, TAKKT AG, and Delivery Hero.

Raffaele is most experienced in industries like Retail, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage. Raffaele also has some experience in Arts and Crafts, Tourism, and Cosmetics.

Raffaele is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Raffaele also has some experience in Procurement, Strategy, and Project Management.

Raffaele has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Food and Beverage.

Raffaele has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Strategy.

Raffaele holds a Master in Business Administration from ITA Italian Trade Agency and a Master in International Economy from University of Naples 'L'Orientale'.

Raffaele has 2 certificates. These include: Lean Six Sigma and ITIL Service Management.

Raffaele will be available full-time from September 2026.

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