Matteo Pazzano

High-impact global supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, organizational efficiency, and product innovation. Known for crafting and executing strategic sourcing and resource planning initiatives that penetrate major markets and meet challenging objectives with unparalleled success. Expertise in optimizing replenishment costs, minimizing lead times, and accelerating product development to support fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. A transformative leader with deep insight into global market trends and consumer preferences, recognized for fostering cross-functional collaboration and promoting talent development across all levels. Skilled in building resilient, high-performing teams, uniting stakeholders and vendors around shared goals, and encouraging a culture of creativity and innovation. Passionate about delivering exceptional quality and value, advancing sustainable practices with an ambitious vision to achieve full circularity by 2030.

• Achieved 100% Profit Margins and 98% On-Time Delivery: Spearheaded initiatives that led to 100% profit margins in the first season and maintained a 98% on-time delivery rate with zero returns, setting a new benchmark for supply chain efficiency.
• Pioneered Sustainable Material Sourcing: Developed and implemented a groundbreaking strategy to achieve 100% recycled materials and waterless dyeing processes by 2027, with an ambitious goal of full circularity by 2030, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the industry.
• Built High-Performance Global Supply Chain: Established a robust T1 supply chain for raw materials and service providers, resulting in streamlined operations, improved quality, and significant cost savings.
• Reduced Supply Chain Costs: Transitioned from a trading model to direct sourcing, saving millions by eliminating middlemen and negotiating directly with raw material suppliers.
• Innovated Material and Process Standards: Created the company’s first material SOPs and introduced advanced tools for material costing, planning, and color management, greatly enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards.
• Led Strategic Supplier Transformation: Audited and restructured partnerships with T2 and T3 suppliers, ensuring 100% compliance with company values, including certified labs, recycled polyester, and high-standard water treatment facilities. Offboarded non-compliant suppliers to maintain integrity and standards.
• Built & Developed High-Caliber Teams: Established and led teams of up to 35 professionals, overseeing end-to-end supply chain functions, including development, commercialization, costing, and quality control, driving team cohesion and performance excellence.