Sara Abbottoni

Leading the industrialization of a small-scale FMCG manufacturing site, coordinating a multidisciplinary team of 8. • Managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, from procurement of raw materials to product launch and sales coordination • Redesigned production layout, mitigating operational risks and improving process reliability. • Delivered a 15% increase in profit margins through the introduction of a new branded product line.

• Analyzed large inventory datasets from SAP and Optistock to ensure data consistency and accuracy. • Designed an Excel-based reorder model to prioritise replenishment by item criticality (plant downtime, obsolescence, lead time). • Ensured model robustness under stochastic demand patterns and variable supply conditions. • Identified that 45% of stock was inactive for over 3 years and 22% for over 5 years, supporting a 14% reduction in stock value by discounting non-critical components.

• Collaborated in a student consultancy team, assuming a key coordinating role. • Built an Excel-based model to evaluate outsourcing options, integrating cost (labor, transport), sustainability (emissions, electrical infrastructure), and geopolitical parameters (stability, incentives).

• Performed a cost-benefit analysis on new security equipment, cutting operating costs by 29%. • Analysed relations between waiting times, passenger satisfaction, and in-airport spending (R, Excel).

Core modules on planning, executing, monitoring and controlling of projects. Learning of SCRUM, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. Project Management Software training (Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project). CAPM preparation course.

• Graduated Magna cum Laude and selected as Student Ambassador for international student engagement. • 12-month consultancy (remote and on-site) with Agrimulimi Fresh Solutions, Uganda.