Simone Braida
About Simone Braida
Simone Braida is the Associate Manager of Procurement Rigid Plastics - Global Mold Management at SC Johnson in Arese, Italy.
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Simone Braida currently holds the position of Associate Manager, Procurement Rigid Plastics - Global Mold Management at SC Johnson in Arese, Italy.
Current Role at SC Johnson
As an Associate Manager, Procurement Rigid Plastics - Global Mold Management at SC Johnson, Simone Braida is responsible for leading the selection of mold makers for global projects. He manages aspects of mold tracking, budgeting, project approval, and execution, specifically for the EMEA region. Additionally, he supports new product development, cost-saving measures, and sustainability initiatives. Simone works closely with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, RD&E, and Finance globally.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before becoming an Associate Manager, Simone Braida served as a Senior Analyst, Procurement Rigid Plastics EMEA - Mold Management from 2017 to 2020 and as an Analyst, Procurement Operations Packaging Components Europe from 2016 to 2017. Both roles were based in Arese, Italy, and involved considerable tasks in procurement operations and mold management specific to the EMEA region.
Prior Experience at Crai Suisse SA
Prior to joining SC Johnson, Simone Braida worked at Crai Suisse SA as a Junior Buyer, Home Cleaning and Personal Care from 2014 to 2015 in Riazzino, Switzerland. This role marked his initial foray into the procurement field, focusing on home cleaning and personal care products.
Education and Expertise
Simone Braida's educational background includes an Executive Master in Supply Chain Management and Strategic Purchasing from MIP-Politecnico Di Milano (2015-2016), Basics in Procurement from ADACI Formanagement (2014), and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2007-2013). This diverse educational background underpins his expertise in procurement and operations management.