Sebastiano Guzzanti - Supply Chain Transformation Executive

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Niederbipp, Switzerland

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Experience

Nov 2025 - Present

10 months

Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization

Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions

Strategic consulting: End-to-end optimization of SCM, processes, and structures based on 30 years of industry experience.
Interim management: Leadership responsibility to bridge vacancies and stabilize teams during transformations.
Transformation & Assets: Support for restructurings, asset utilization & brokerage (surplus assets), and digitalization (SAP S/4HANA).

Apr 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year 5 months

Global Head of Supply Chain

Bacthera (JV of LONZA & Novonesis)

Global SCM leadership: Leading end-to-end operations of a biologics CDMO; standardizing inventory and logistics processes for greater transparency and performance across all sites.
SAP transformation: System owner for the global SAP S/4HANA rollout; involving internal sites and 3PL networks to improve planning and reporting.
Wind-down: Managing operational handover and decommissioning; leading demanding contract negotiations and ensuring technical continuity.

Feb 2015 - Mar 2024

9 years 2 months

Director Business Operations (Supply Chain & Digital Transformation)

Johnson & Johnson

(Promotion after continuous track record in leadership roles)

E2E program delivery: Leading end-to-end launch portfolios across complex modalities, including cell and gene therapies (CGT); GMP planning from clinical to commercial phase, direct and indirect sourcing, storage, and distribution.
Site responsibility for SAP integration and digital transformation; accountable for guidelines, system adoption, and long-term value creation.
Member of the local leadership team; full budget responsibility and strategic leadership of global logistics providers.

Project Leader Supply Chain to Sr Manager Business Excellence (2015-2018)

Built the local PMO and visual dashboards; introduced the global FPX project methodology, including coaching for project leads.
Led the site-wide SAP rollout, built the Business Excellence department, and owned SCM compliance for Janssen Vaccines.

Mar 2011 - Apr 2014

3 years 2 months

Site & Innovation Manager

Lagerhäuser Aarau AG

Site management for the Schafisheim logistics center; optimizing logistics processes during ERP transitions and customer integrations, as well as acquiring a global FMCG key account to open new revenue streams.

Sep 2004 - Feb 2011

6 years 6 months

SAP in-house consultant & Project Leader

Synthes

Leading cross-border SCM projects, implementing lean processes, and steering ERP migrations to improve production efficiency.
Leading new product introductions (NPI) by aligning objectives between sales, supply chain, and production.

Aug 1995 - Aug 2004

9 years 1 month

Apprentice to Supply Chain Specialist & Project Manager

Mathys Medical

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Transportation.

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Operations

Logistics

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

Results-driven leader with 20+ years of leadership experience. Specialized in end-to-end transformation processes, organizational development, and complex ERP projects in regulated environments. Proven advisor at executive level with full budget responsibility and a strong track record in strategic project leadership.

Skills

Transformation & Stakeholder Leadership – Driving Global Transformations, Pmo Governance, And New Operating Models As A Trusted Partner For C-Suite And Site Leaders; Aligning Business And Operational Goals.
People Leadership & Talent Development – Building High-Performing Teams, Coaching And Mentoring Leaders And Project Staff At All Levels, And Embedding A Culture Of Accountability.
Strategic & Financial Acumen – Optimizing Manufacturing And Supply Costs, Operational Budgeting, And Decision Support For Senior Management To Improve Business Results.
Operations Leadership & E2e Supply Chain – Leading Regional And Global Value Chains, End-To-End Execution, Commercial Readiness, And Ensuring Service Delivery In Complex Networks.
Digital, Sap & Process Excellence – Subject Matter Responsibility For Erp/Sap Implementations, Digital Transformation, Lean Processes, And The Setup Of Kpi-Based Control Dashboards.
S&Op / Ibp & Network Optimization – Demand Planning, Capacity Management, And Cross-Functional Alignment To Synchronize Market And Production Strategies.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Education

GS1 Switzerland

Professional Master of Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain Management · Switzerland

TEKO

Professional Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · Olten, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

SAP SCM Solution Consultant

SAP

FPX Project Management Certification

Johnson & Johnson

SAP SCM Solution Consultant

SAP Switzerland

SCM Specialist Certification

GS1 Switzerland

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Healthcare 24.5 y

Avg length 4 y 11 m

Longest experience 9 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization, Global Head of Supply Chain, Director Business Operations (Supply Chain & Digital Transformation)

Main industries Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biotechnology

Main business areas Operations, Logistics, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

August 2026

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Sebastiano is based in Niederbipp, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Sebastiano speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced).

Sebastiano has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Sebastiano has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years. Note that Sebastiano may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Sebastiano would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization, Global Head of Supply Chain, Director Business Operations (Supply Chain & Digital Transformation).

Sebastiano's most recent position is Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization at Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions.

In recent years, Sebastiano has worked for Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions, Bacthera (JV of LONZA & Novonesis), and Johnson & Johnson.

Sebastiano is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology. Sebastiano also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Transportation.

Sebastiano is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. Sebastiano also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Sebastiano has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare.

Sebastiano has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.

Sebastiano holds a Master in Supply Chain Management from GS1 Switzerland and a Bachelor in Business Administration from TEKO.

Sebastiano has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: SAP SCM Solution Consultant, FPX Project Management Certification, and SAP SCM Solution Consultant.

Sebastiano is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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