Pier Paolo Topran D'agata
About Pier Paolo Topran D'agata
Pier Paolo Topran D'agata is a Global Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing Analyst with a background in procurement and sustainability. He has held various roles in companies such as BIP, Syngenta, and RCF, and has a strong academic foundation in business management and social enterprise.
Work at AVOLTA
Currently, Pier Paolo Topran D'agata serves as a Global Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing Analyst at Avolta. He has been in this role since 2024, working from Basilea, Svizzera. In his position, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of 3000 SKUs across 14 different purchasing and contracting vendors, including four strategic partners. He ensures on-time delivery of active ingredients while maintaining minimum inventory levels to optimize commercial opportunities. Additionally, he conducts weekly stock review processes to identify root causes for out-of-stock SKUs and implements corrective actions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Avolta, Pier Paolo Topran D'agata worked at Syngenta as a Global AI Supply Chain Planner from 2022 to 2024 in Basilea, Svizzera. Prior to that, he was a Procurement Business Analyst at BIP from 2021 to 2022 for six months in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. His earlier experience includes a role as a Buyer/Planner at RCF from 2019 to 2020 in Reggio Emilia, Italia. He also worked as an Events and Branding Office Associate at Università di Trento from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Pier Paolo Topran D'agata holds a Master in Business Management from Università di Trento, which he completed from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Master GIS in Social Enterprise Management from 2016 to 2017, focusing on sustainability studies. His academic background includes a Laurea in Sociologia from Università di Trento, achieved from 2013 to 2016, and a Liceo Scientifico Tecnologico from ISIS Arturo Malignani in Udine, completed from 2008 to 2013.
Research and Contributions
During his Master's program, Pier Paolo Topran D'agata conducted research on the negotiation styles of purchasing managers in Italy. This research reflects his interest in procurement processes and contributes to his expertise in supply chain management. Additionally, while at BIP, he supported a project aimed at streamlining procurement processes for Eni Spa, showcasing his ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Collaboration and Responsibilities
In his current role at Avolta, Pier Paolo collaborates with regulatory, procurement, and regional planners to optimize day-to-day business operations. He manages purchase forecasts by considering factors such as promotions, seasonality, novelties, and phase-offs while adhering to departmental supply chain KPIs. His responsibilities emphasize the importance of strategic planning and operational efficiency within the supply chain.