Strategically managed and oversaw logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, customer services, and purchasing activities, aligning them with organizational goals and optimizing efficiency.Directed day-to-day team operations, ensuring their performance is geared towards achieving delivery and financial objectives.Provided supervision, coaching, and comprehensive training programs to enhance the proficiency of Supply Chain teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Drove cross-functional collaboration initiatives, liaising with various departments to attain optimal outcomes in line with strategic supply chain management goals and initiatives.Maintained a robust system of metrics, regularly analyzing data to assess performance levels and identify areas for enhancement, implementing necessary improvements for ongoing optimization.

Directed the end-to-end process of commodities production planning, procurement, and supply chain activities, including inventory control, logistics, distribution, and customs clearance. Established effective communication channels to guarantee the timely delivery of commodities, employing optimal procedures and fostering collaboration across departments.Process analysis to identify areas for improvement within the organization. Evaluated efficiency, company effectiveness, and material flow, developing and implementing solutions to enhance operational performance.Provided supervision, guidance, and mentorship to the Planning, Operational Purchasing, Shipping, and Warehouse teams, ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Implemented comprehensive training programs and established best practices to achieve top-notch management of Master Production Schedules (MPS) and procurement processes, aiming for industry-leading standards.Defined and executed supply and demand activities, encompassing capacity planning, forecasting, and strategic inventory planning to ensure optimal resource utilization and efficient operations.Oversaw the day-to-day activities of production planners and buyers, aligning their performance with delivery and financial objectives.Took charge of establishing production schedules and assessing lead times for each operation, ensuring adherence to delivery and financial commitments.Conducted in-depth research and resolution of issues related to production scheduling, planning, and procurement, implementing effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Managed assigned territory, opening sales branch in East Hungary regionHandled Customer Relationship Management tools, ensuring effective communication and customer engagement.Facilitated transitions for new accounts, providing introductions, facilitating information transfer, and ensuring completion of necessary paperwork. Actively supported Accounts Receivable collection as needed. Customer and branch relationship management, collaborating with regional teams to optimize product, service, and knowledge resources for enhanced customer satisfaction.

- Operating as the internal and external primary point of contact for all products and services of the program in charge- Initiating, monitoring and directing projects and programs from initiation to delivery- Directing, organizing and controlling project-related activities and communications among operations, customers, vendors- Managing the work of all employees who are dedicated to the project (CFTs)- Responsible for maintaining performance measurement and analyses of the requirements towards both the customer and the business.- Developing and ensures adherence to project and program budgets- Driving strategies to deliver customer requirements and recommend factory capabilities- Full P&L responsibility for the Program

- Responsible for managing key Supply Chain related functions such as materials planning, supplier scheduling and ordering activities. Participates in the negotiating and contracting for the purchase of raw materials- Assist and lead buyer/planners in developing purchasing/planning skills and vendor management knowledge/perspectivesIntegrate supply chain best practices and continuous improvement processes to support enterprise-wide strategies through alignment to divisional Supply Chain initiatives- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with others to achieve the greatest outcomes in support of supply chain management strategic goals and initiatives

Responsible for the management, leadership and development of the Planning Department.Creation and implementation of new planning strategies.Factory capacity modules and schedules preparation and review.Ensure material liability coverage and master schedule data integrity.Monitor Key Performance Metrics of the Department.

- Conduct the month/quarter/year-end closings, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. - Prepared detailed monthly margin analyses, providing actionable insights for Management decision-making.- Assist in reconciliation with business units - Assist BUM, Finance controller and OPS in variance reviews- Established robust financial controls over factory cycle count processes, implementing both spot and blind stock count methodologies to ensure accuracy and analysis of discrepancies.- NRE (one-time cost to research, design, develop and test a new product) reconciliation processes implementation

• Actively participate in development and/or training in local or centralized groups including Operations Development specific to the subject matter• Work with the necessary functional areas in detailing requirements for enhancements with respect to the specific subject matter• Review specifications that have been submitted for change by the Materials department prior to system or process development• Continuously evaluate subject matter systems and troubleshoot areas of concern.• Assist in testing and validation phases in regards to the subject matter• Providing consistent and stable training in regards to new functionality or upgrades• Coordinating the training at a plant level with the general assistance of any centralized Subject Competency Center• Supporting assistance and training to newly acquired facilities as required to meet the global business growth• Conducting continuous improvement training and assess value of current training programs in regards to subject matter.

·• Supplier management • Customer relations• Negotiations in Purchasing • Material sizing / excess & obsolete management• ECN management • Quote management, price administration• Freight management• NPI management (new products implementation/ business transfer)