Cora Schwetter - Freelance Consultant

Q: Where is Cora based?

Cora is based in Lugano, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Cora speak?

Cora speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Romanian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Cora have?

Cora has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Cora has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Cora may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cora's latest experience?

Cora's most recent position is Freelance Consultant at Adaptive SC / Consultancy Schwetter .

Q: What companies has Cora worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cora has worked for Adaptive SC / Consultancy Schwetter , Dott , and FindMyBicycle .

Q: Which industries is Cora most experienced in?

Cora is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation and Logistics , and Information Technology (IT) . Cora also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Automotive , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Cora most experienced in?

Cora is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Project Management . Cora also has some experience in Logistics , Product Development , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Cora worked in recently?

Cora has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Cora worked in recently?

Cora has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Lugano, Switzerland

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Freelance Consultant

Adaptive SC / Consultancy Schwetter

People management consulting on strategic business transformation projects, innovation, process design, digitalisation and optimisation

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 7 months

Head of Supply Chain

Dott

Built and led a high-performing supply chain team and defined the end to end supply chain strategy for purchasing, planning, logistics and distribution in a fast-growing, fast-paced scale-up environment
Designed, built and continuously developed tools and processes for all areas of supply chain (e.g. AI based demand planning, integrated logistics trackers etc.) and managed the transition to NetSuite ERP as Process Owner - designing and implementing new processes for supply chain and operations
Focused on creating transparency and building data driven decision making models in cross-functional initiatives (e.g budget definition in cooperation with finance leaders, supply risk management in cooperation with the COO, CBO and other leaders)
Built solid relationships with suppliers, negotiated contract terms for vehicles and spare parts purchases, focused on creating reliable processes and communication frameworks and managed a highly volatile global supply chain and logistics environment

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year

Supply Chain Innovation Manager

Dott

Lead sustainability initiatives ranging from end of life strategy definition to sustainability policy
Initiated and lead digital transformation projects (enterprise resource planning) - defined scope, business case, functional requirements, vendor selection and evaluation
Focused on creating processes and tools to enable the company’s fast growth - such as inventory management systems and demand and supply planning framework - enabling the expansion from 7 operating cities to 40+ cities today and a fleet growth from approx. 20k vehicles to over 70k vehicles

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 7 months

Co-founder / CEO

FindMyBicycle

Partnered with product engineering (hardware & software) to develop an IoT based tracking device for the micro-mobility sector

Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

1 year 3 months

Senior Supply Chain Program Manager New Mobility

Uber

Designed the global demand planning framework supporting all regions (EMEA, LATAM, US&C, APAC) and built automated tools to streamline the demand planning process
Designed and implemented processes and tools to support global operations (automated supply planning for tools and infrastructure, warehouse operations inventory management, supply chain visibility dashboards, demand and supply planning boards, inventory health dashboards, KPIs etc.)
Led the EMEA service supply chain team, supporting operations in 14 active locations across Europe, while managing inventory at the European distribution hub

Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

9 months

Supply Chain Manager

Sensoterra

Owned the end to end supply chain in a start-up environment, including development of supply chain processes, designing demand / supply planning processes, distribution and order management processes, and managing 3PL and outsourced production relationships
Supplier relationship management: negotiated contracts and defined collaboration strategies

Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

1 year 2 months

e-Commerce Business Process Manager

BESTSELLER

Owned the design of new processes to support continuous growth with focus on innovation, efficiency and scalability
Identified improvement opportunities for global processes in supply chain, logistics, purchasing and financial reconciliation
Designed and implemented the supplier relationship management programme (partnership agreements with suppliers, demand-driven logistics inbound process and inbound demand planning)

Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

2 years

Supply Chain Project Manager / Central Category Planning

Jacobs Douwe Egberts

Lead the supply planning centralisation project for one of the biggest mergers in the FMCG industry, increasing the team from 6 to 25 planners, defining new roles and responsibilities, developing and implementing new planning processes and standardised operational tools for inventory management, communication strategies and S&OP/IBP processes
Reshaped the organisation by defining global processes (goods flows, distribution network, route to market structures and logistics footprint) and driving the SAP APO Supply Chain Management template implementation

Sep 2014 - May 2019

4 years 9 months

Supply Chain Teacher

Supply Chain Academy Network

Teaching the internationally recognised supply chain education programme for professionals from different industries and backgrounds

Apr 2012 - Sep 2014

2 years 6 months

Supply Chain Project Manager

Diageo

Managed global process improvement projects for the International Supply Planning Team (e.g. synchronisation of production with replenishment and demand to maximise efficiency and minimise logistics)
Acted as global business lead for SAP APO implementation in multiple markets
Created and implemented the partnership agreement between demand planning units and the International Supply Planning Team, outlining the individual responsibilities, the communication strategy and the key performance indicators to be monitored

Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

1 year 7 months

Senior Supply Network Planner / Market Supply Manager

Diageo

Owned the end to end management of the supply network for the European Global Travel (Duty Free) market as well as the management of Bushmills production and global distribution planning
In partnership with local operations, defined inventory policies and distribution strategies to balance product availability with cost optimisation for inventory and production
Partnered with markets, production sites and support teams to build network flexibility and plan reliability and identify improvement opportunities in the areas of demand and supply planning

Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

7 months

Team leader Quality Control

BIA Kunststoff und Galvanisiertechnik

Oct 2006 - Dec 2009

3 years 3 months

Production Planner

Schaeffler KG

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (9.5 years), Transportation (6.5 years), Information Technology (6.5 years), Food and Beverage (6 years), Automotive (4.5 years), and Education (4.5 years).

Manufacturing

Transportation

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (12 years), Operations (11 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Logistics (6 years), Product Development (5.5 years), and Procurement (3.5 years).

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Project Management

Logistics

Product Development

Procurement

Summary

As a strategic and self-motivated leader with 17 years of all-round experience, I have become an advocate for embracing change, adapting to new circumstances, promoting a fundamentally innovative mindset and continuously learning.

Whilst my analytical skills help me drive optimised process design, automation and strategic decision-making, my empathy and authenticity lead me to be passionate about building highly engaged teams, fostering a healthy work environment and building new opportunities together.

Skills

People Management
Process & Project Management
Digital Transformation
Business Analysis
Change Management
Coaching & Mentoring
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Empathy

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

Romanian

Elementary

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

Transylvania University

International Business · Brașov, Romania

Certifications & licenses

APICS TTT – Train The Trainer Certification

APICS

APICS CPIM

APICS

APICS CSCP

APICS

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Cora based?

Cora is based in Lugano, Switzerland.

What languages does Cora speak?

Cora speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), Romanian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Cora have?

Cora has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Cora has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Cora may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cora be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cora would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Consultant, Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Innovation Manager.

What is Cora's latest experience?

Cora's most recent position is Freelance Consultant at Adaptive SC / Consultancy Schwetter.

What companies has Cora worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cora has worked for Adaptive SC / Consultancy Schwetter, Dott, and FindMyBicycle.

Which industries is Cora most experienced in?

Cora is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Information Technology (IT). Cora also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Automotive, and Education.

Which business areas is Cora most experienced in?

Cora is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Project Management. Cora also has some experience in Logistics, Product Development, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Cora worked in recently?

Cora has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Cora worked in recently?

Cora has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Cora's education?

Cora attended Transylvania University for International Business.

Does Cora have any certificates?

Cora has 3 certificates. These include: APICS TTT – Train The Trainer Certification, APICS CPIM, and APICS CSCP.

What is the availability of Cora?

Cora is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Cora?

Cora's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.