Luca Romano

About Luca Romano

Director-level Supply Chain & Operations Leader with 16+ years of experience leading end-to-end planning, inventory strategy, and service supply chains in highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site distribution and repair networks while balancing product availability, compliance, service performance, and working capital efficiency.Lead cross-functional planning and operations organizations, design operating models and governance structures, and partner with executive leadership to drive strategic portfolio decisions and enterprise transformation initiatives. Scope spans full supply chain ownership—from demand and supply planning through inventory positioning, logistics execution, and service readiness.Recognized for building high-performing teams, establishing clear performance metrics, and delivering disciplined, data-driven execution where downtime and service disruption are not acceptable. MBA and APICS CSCP certified.CORE LEADERSHIP EXPERTISEEnd-to-End Supply Chain StrategyInventory Optimization & Working Capital ManagementDemand, Supply & MRO PlanningGlobal Distribution & LogisticsCross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementERP-Driven Process Transformation (SAP APO / MM / SD)Executive KPI Design & Performance ManagementContinuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Materials, Repairs, Planning

   Leonardo

   Aug 2018 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across the Americas, directing materials planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and repair networks for multiple mission-critical aerospace programs, managing a $400M+ inventory portfolio.Manage customer contracting strategy and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) supporting aftermarket growth and service commitmentsLead and develop cross-functional planning and operations teams, setting priorities, performance targets, and operating rhythmsDrive fulfillment performance and AOG readiness, ensuring service levels for mission-critical customersPartner with executive leadership to inform portfolio trade-offs, inventory investment decisions, and service readiness strategySponsored and oversaw the launch of Multiple distribution hubs, from business case through stabilization.Served as executive bridge between business leadership and IT, sponsoring ERP-enabled enhancements to demand prioritization, allocation logic, and valuation governance in support of service and financial objectives.

Education

• Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

  Master's degree, Industrial Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• Fox School of Business at Temple University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Executives, Business

  2017 — 2018

• Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

  Bachelor's degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

  2001 — 2005

• IE University

  Leadership Program, Leadership