I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics director, with a progressive career in senior leadership roles.
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Supply Chain Management
Operational Excellence
Operational M&A Integrations
Logistics Operations
3PL/4PL Management
Strategic Sourcing
International Transportation
Distribution Network
Team Leadership
S&OP
Demand & Supply Planning
Inventory Management
Warehouse Operations
English
Verhandlungssicher
Greek
Verhandlungssicher
French
Fortgeschritten
Turkish
Grundkenntnisse
German
Grundkenntnisse

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Zürich (+50km) Zug (+50km) Lucerne (+50km) Basel (+50km)
Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

1 year 9 months
2021-06 - 2023-02

Drove the implementation of future distribution network improvements

Regional Logistics Director, EMEA
Regional Logistics Director, EMEA
As a member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, I led all distribution operational activities for 57 manufacturing facilities across 5 Business Units managing a ?50M budget. I developed and deployed central standardized operational processes & procedures, enhanced performance metrics (KPIs) and transportation visibility across the region.
  • Drove the implementation of future distribution network improvements and operational excellence
  • Developed & implemented new Key Performance Indicators management & reporting across all BUs
  • Coordinated consolidation move to a new Greenfield warehouse in Germany from 3 warehouses
  • Improved OTD results above 95% from below 90% (70% of 85K shipments with groupage)
Amcor Group GmbH
Zurich - Switzerland
1 year 2 months
2020-03 - 2021-04

Led integration project milestones implementation

Global Distribution & Logistics Network Integration Lead (contract)
Global Distribution & Logistics Network Integration Lead (contract)

Managed global integration activities for warehousing & distribution network optimization. Collaborated with cross-functional central and local teams, supporting the integration program execution for legal entities and systems of Takeda, Shire & Baxalta to deliver future go-to-market strategy, enhance operational excellence expertise and streamline customer distribution processes. 

  • Led integration project milestones implementation for central workstreams and end markets
  • Organized & facilitated monthly reporting of Global Distribution & Logistics integration initiatives
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration for deployment activities with central and local teams
  • Facilitated cultural transformation and change management across the distribution network

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG
Zürich - Switzerland
1 year 5 months
2018-10 - 2020-02

Physical process design and ERP system setup for Order Management

Project Manager Business Operations Transformation (contract)
Project Manager Business Operations Transformation (contract)
ERP & operational processes project management implementation for an international distributor of specialty chemicals & ingredients. Order-to-Cash, Requirements Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Distribution of raw materials sold to 300 manufacturers in multiple FMCG categories across 30 markets.
  • Physical process design and ERP system setup for Order Management, Procurement & Logistics
  • Established tender process (RFP/RFQ) and contracts for Warehousing and Transportation
  • Successful implementation of UAT, Cutover activities, Go-Live, Operational ramp-up & Hypercare phase
Avel S.A.
Athens - Greece
1 year 1 month
2017-06 - 2018-06

New Generation Products Category

SE Area Supply Chain Manager
SE Area Supply Chain Manager
Managed local Supply Chain teams for the New Generation Products category (Vape & Heated) for 10 South European markets (over 5000 new SKUs). Project management for the phased launch of Tobacco Heated Products in specific pilot areas & countries. Collaborated with internal & external stakeholders for New Product Introduction (NPI) and distribution. Responsible for strategic regional S&OP demand & supply planning,
inventory management, inbound logistics warehousing and physical distribution to customers.
  • Established NGP category reporting metrics (KPIs) for the Regional S&OP process
  • Successful phased launch of the new products portfolio in South Europe Area markets
  • Smooth integration of the New Gen Products Category into daily business operations
British American Tobacco plc. South Europe Area
Rome - Italy
3 years 2 months
2014-05 - 2017-06

New Target Operating Model (Tao) and One SAP

Business Strategy & Operations Deployment Lead SAP
Business Strategy & Operations Deployment Lead
Led implementation of the Global Target Operating Model and One SAP for Greece, Malta, Cyprus, and Israel, enabling BAT Group to operate as a single integrated company. Responsible for all system and process changes being adopted by the local teams. Cutover Lead for all operational & system processes.
  • On-time / In-full implementation of all program milestones and user testing
  • Cross-functional, cultural stakeholder and change management activities
  • Successfully facilitated all change requests to the Global template (TOM)
  • Led all ERP interface deployments with external partner systems (3PLs, CMOs, Distributors)
  • Successful implementation of Cutover plan activities for systems and operational processes
  • Successful Go-Live and ramp-up of business operational activities including the Hypercare phase
SAP
British American Tobacco plc. W. Europe Regional Services
International
6 years 5 months
2008-01 - 2014-05

GMCI Cluster

Senior Manager Supply Chain & Distribution
Senior Manager Supply Chain & Distribution
Headed Supply Chain, Customer Service, Distribution, and Warehouse teams' (50+) operational activities in four countries with different Go-to-Market strategies and distribution channels. Responsible for Customer Service levels, business process improvements and performance metrics. Management of 3rd Party Logistics tenders & contract operations for warehousing & distribution. Led operational merger with Rothmans Int. & Scandinavian Tobacco.
  • Project Manager for Logistics outsourcing with cost savings of ?700K, in the Greek market
  • Re-organization of transport network decreasing transit time by 50% for Malta & Cyprus
  • Introduced an efficiency program to reduce total inventory holding by 40% across all markets
  • Developed a new tax stamp pricing process reducing order lead times by 50% (price war)
  • Developed and set up policies and processes for BCPs, Product Integrity, and Traceability
British American Tobacco Hellas
Athens - Greece

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 year 1 month
1989-01 - 1990-01

MSc in Management

Master of Science, Boston University
Master of Science
Boston University
3 years 1 month
1986-01 - 1989-01

BA in Business Administration & Economics

Bachelor of Arts, Richmond the American International University of London
Bachelor of Arts
Richmond the American International University of London

Position

Position

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Supply Chain Management Operational Excellence Operational M&A Integrations Logistics Operations 3PL/4PL Management Strategic Sourcing International Transportation Distribution Network Team Leadership S&OP Demand & Supply Planning Inventory Management Warehouse Operations

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

SUMMARY:
I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics director, with a progressive career in senior leadership roles, strategy and operational excellence execution within the Pharmaceutical, FMCG & Manufacturing industries. Strong knowledge of supply chain business process development and deployment, leading operational

transformations and continuous improvement culture. Focus on improving business KPIs, customer excellence, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to achieve overall business objectives. I have successfully developed, trained and coached high-performing teams across different geographies and cultures, in solving the challenges of the modern commercial value chain in a constantly changing environment.


SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Distribution network Op.Ex.
  • Operational Transformations
  • Stakeholders Management
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process improvements
  • Strategy deployment
  • Continuous improvement

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Zürich (+50km) Zug (+50km) Lucerne (+50km) Basel (+50km)
Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

1 year 9 months
2021-06 - 2023-02

Drove the implementation of future distribution network improvements

Regional Logistics Director, EMEA
Regional Logistics Director, EMEA
As a member of the Supply Chain Leadership team, I led all distribution operational activities for 57 manufacturing facilities across 5 Business Units managing a ?50M budget. I developed and deployed central standardized operational processes & procedures, enhanced performance metrics (KPIs) and transportation visibility across the region.
  • Drove the implementation of future distribution network improvements and operational excellence
  • Developed & implemented new Key Performance Indicators management & reporting across all BUs
  • Coordinated consolidation move to a new Greenfield warehouse in Germany from 3 warehouses
  • Improved OTD results above 95% from below 90% (70% of 85K shipments with groupage)
Amcor Group GmbH
Zurich - Switzerland
1 year 2 months
2020-03 - 2021-04

Led integration project milestones implementation

Global Distribution & Logistics Network Integration Lead (contract)
Global Distribution & Logistics Network Integration Lead (contract)

Managed global integration activities for warehousing & distribution network optimization. Collaborated with cross-functional central and local teams, supporting the integration program execution for legal entities and systems of Takeda, Shire & Baxalta to deliver future go-to-market strategy, enhance operational excellence expertise and streamline customer distribution processes. 

  • Led integration project milestones implementation for central workstreams and end markets
  • Organized & facilitated monthly reporting of Global Distribution & Logistics integration initiatives
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration for deployment activities with central and local teams
  • Facilitated cultural transformation and change management across the distribution network

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG
Zürich - Switzerland
1 year 5 months
2018-10 - 2020-02

Physical process design and ERP system setup for Order Management

Project Manager Business Operations Transformation (contract)
Project Manager Business Operations Transformation (contract)
ERP & operational processes project management implementation for an international distributor of specialty chemicals & ingredients. Order-to-Cash, Requirements Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Distribution of raw materials sold to 300 manufacturers in multiple FMCG categories across 30 markets.
  • Physical process design and ERP system setup for Order Management, Procurement & Logistics
  • Established tender process (RFP/RFQ) and contracts for Warehousing and Transportation
  • Successful implementation of UAT, Cutover activities, Go-Live, Operational ramp-up & Hypercare phase
Avel S.A.
Athens - Greece
1 year 1 month
2017-06 - 2018-06

New Generation Products Category

SE Area Supply Chain Manager
SE Area Supply Chain Manager
Managed local Supply Chain teams for the New Generation Products category (Vape & Heated) for 10 South European markets (over 5000 new SKUs). Project management for the phased launch of Tobacco Heated Products in specific pilot areas & countries. Collaborated with internal & external stakeholders for New Product Introduction (NPI) and distribution. Responsible for strategic regional S&OP demand & supply planning,
inventory management, inbound logistics warehousing and physical distribution to customers.
  • Established NGP category reporting metrics (KPIs) for the Regional S&OP process
  • Successful phased launch of the new products portfolio in South Europe Area markets
  • Smooth integration of the New Gen Products Category into daily business operations
British American Tobacco plc. South Europe Area
Rome - Italy
3 years 2 months
2014-05 - 2017-06

New Target Operating Model (Tao) and One SAP

Business Strategy & Operations Deployment Lead SAP
Business Strategy & Operations Deployment Lead
Led implementation of the Global Target Operating Model and One SAP for Greece, Malta, Cyprus, and Israel, enabling BAT Group to operate as a single integrated company. Responsible for all system and process changes being adopted by the local teams. Cutover Lead for all operational & system processes.
  • On-time / In-full implementation of all program milestones and user testing
  • Cross-functional, cultural stakeholder and change management activities
  • Successfully facilitated all change requests to the Global template (TOM)
  • Led all ERP interface deployments with external partner systems (3PLs, CMOs, Distributors)
  • Successful implementation of Cutover plan activities for systems and operational processes
  • Successful Go-Live and ramp-up of business operational activities including the Hypercare phase
SAP
British American Tobacco plc. W. Europe Regional Services
International
6 years 5 months
2008-01 - 2014-05

GMCI Cluster

Senior Manager Supply Chain & Distribution
Senior Manager Supply Chain & Distribution
Headed Supply Chain, Customer Service, Distribution, and Warehouse teams' (50+) operational activities in four countries with different Go-to-Market strategies and distribution channels. Responsible for Customer Service levels, business process improvements and performance metrics. Management of 3rd Party Logistics tenders & contract operations for warehousing & distribution. Led operational merger with Rothmans Int. & Scandinavian Tobacco.
  • Project Manager for Logistics outsourcing with cost savings of ?700K, in the Greek market
  • Re-organization of transport network decreasing transit time by 50% for Malta & Cyprus
  • Introduced an efficiency program to reduce total inventory holding by 40% across all markets
  • Developed a new tax stamp pricing process reducing order lead times by 50% (price war)
  • Developed and set up policies and processes for BCPs, Product Integrity, and Traceability
British American Tobacco Hellas
Athens - Greece

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1 year 1 month
1989-01 - 1990-01

MSc in Management

Master of Science, Boston University
Master of Science
Boston University
3 years 1 month
1986-01 - 1989-01

BA in Business Administration & Economics

Bachelor of Arts, Richmond the American International University of London
Bachelor of Arts
Richmond the American International University of London

Position

Position

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Supply Chain Management Operational Excellence Operational M&A Integrations Logistics Operations 3PL/4PL Management Strategic Sourcing International Transportation Distribution Network Team Leadership S&OP Demand & Supply Planning Inventory Management Warehouse Operations

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

SUMMARY:
I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics director, with a progressive career in senior leadership roles, strategy and operational excellence execution within the Pharmaceutical, FMCG & Manufacturing industries. Strong knowledge of supply chain business process development and deployment, leading operational

transformations and continuous improvement culture. Focus on improving business KPIs, customer excellence, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to achieve overall business objectives. I have successfully developed, trained and coached high-performing teams across different geographies and cultures, in solving the challenges of the modern commercial value chain in a constantly changing environment.


SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Distribution network Op.Ex.
  • Operational Transformations
  • Stakeholders Management
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process improvements
  • Strategy deployment
  • Continuous improvement

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