Donato De Tullio - Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL

Q: Where is Donato based?

Donato is based in Ludwigshafen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Donato speak?

Donato speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Donato have?

Donato has at least 7984 years of experience. During this time, Donato has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1597 years and 9 months . Note that Donato may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Donato's latest experience?

Donato's most recent position is Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL at Essity Distribution .

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

In recent years, Donato has worked for Essity Distribution , Plan B | Coaching, Facilitation & Transformation , IKEA , BAUHAUS , and Decathlon .

Q: Which industries is Donato most experienced in?

Donato is most experienced in industries like Retail and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Donato most experienced in?

Donato is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics . Donato also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Donato worked in recently?

Donato has recently worked in industries like Retail and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Donato worked in recently?

Donato has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics .

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Ludwigshafen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 9999

7975 years

Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL

Essity Distribution

Led the organizational transition of secondary distribution across DACH & NL, building a unified governance and accountability framework
Enabled change management initiatives to transfer processes and ownership from 3 business units, enabling greater efficiency and clarity
Recruited and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of transparency, service reliability, and continuous improvement
Partnered with 3PLs on performance and process optimisation, supporting long-term cost efficiency initiatives
Key enabler in IT integration projects, facilitating collaboration between project teams, 3PLs, and cross-country stakeholders to accelerate delivery and results

Jan 2025 - Dec 9999

7975 years

Founder

Plan B | Coaching, Facilitation & Transformation

Design and lead workshops and individual sessions supporting clarity, alignment, and sustainable change
Empower professionals and teams to navigate change and growth

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Remote

Site Leader

IKEA

Managed daily operations and development of a remote customer service site with around 300 employees
Partnered with local and general workers’ councils to negotiate and enable the approval of key transformation and digital projects
Facilitated internal communication and political alignment to secure support for innovation and process improvement initiatives

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

After Sales & Returns Manager

BAUHAUS

Led process improvement and digitalization projects for customer service and after-sales across Germany, introducing new analytical methods to identify inefficiencies and cost drivers
Collaborated with IT, Finance, and Supply teams to implement customer-centric solutions, including self-service tools and omnichannel processes that reduced handling times and operational costs
Developed and negotiated a new resale model for returned products with third-party partners, defining contracts, pricing structures, and logistics flows
Managed and mentored a junior team member responsible for operational execution and data analysis within the customer experience area
Enabled cross-functional alignment through OKR-driven agile workshops as OKR Master

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

7 years

Progressive Roles: Warehouse Department Manager; Retail Store Leader; E-commerce Supply Leader

Decathlon

Drove continuous improvement across logistics, retail, and supply chain functions, progressing from warehouse operations to regional leadership roles in e-commerce and supply chain management
Designed and implemented new logistics workflows for both in-store and online orders, enabling faster fulfillment and smoother omnichannel integration
Developed and empowered cross-functional teams of up to 30 members, fostering collaboration and performance during key growth phases
Introduced process innovations and digital tools to improve order quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction

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 Retail (7984 years) and Professional Services (7975 years).

Retail

Professional Services

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 Operations (7984 years), Supply Chain Management (7984 years), Logistics (7982 years), Human Resources (7975 years), and Customer Service (3 years).

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Human Resources

Customer Service

Summary

Operations & Transformation Leader with 10 years of experience driving logistics, 3PL management, digital transformation, continuous improvement, and organizational change across DACH and the Netherlands region. Bridging people and processes to enable alignment, digital integration, and sustainable performance. Recognized for turning operational chaos into clarity through strategic facilitation and human-centered leadership.

Skills

Transformation & Change Leadership
Stakeholder & Partner Management
3pl Management
Data Analysis & Process Optimization
Facilitation & Workshop Design
Negotiation
Project Management
Sap / Erp
Logistics Operations
Continuous Improvement
Coaching & Team Development

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Ph.D. · Chemistry of Innovative Materials

M.Sc. · Material Science and Engineering

Certifications & licenses

AJ&Smart Workshopper Mastery

ICF Coaching Certification

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Donato based?

Donato is based in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

What languages does Donato speak?

Donato speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Donato have?

Donato has at least 7984 years of experience. During this time, Donato has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1597 years and 9 months. Note that Donato may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Donato be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Donato would be well-suited for roles such as: Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL, Founder, Site Leader.

What is Donato's latest experience?

Donato's most recent position is Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL at Essity Distribution.

What companies has Donato worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Donato has worked for Essity Distribution, Plan B | Coaching, Facilitation & Transformation, IKEA, BAUHAUS, and Decathlon.

Which industries is Donato most experienced in?

Donato is most experienced in industries like Retail and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Donato most experienced in?

Donato is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Donato also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) and Customer Service.

Which industries has Donato worked in recently?

Donato has recently worked in industries like Retail and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Donato worked in recently?

Donato has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

What is Donato's education?

Donato holds a Doctorate in Chemistry of Innovative Materials and a Master in Material Science and Engineering.

Does Donato have any certificates?

Donato has 2 certificates. These include: AJ&Smart Workshopper Mastery and ICF Coaching Certification.

What is the availability of Donato?

Donato is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Donato?

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