- accountable for the export of finished and semi-finished goods (FG and Semis)- reconciled all the SC parts (Customer Service / planning / production / transporter / final customer) involved in the export, being project leader for Semis' orders management

- continuous looking for cost savings by reducing materials consuming or improving processes efficiency and assured that OB’s established as savings (around 2 mil $/year) are met- coordinated a team of 6 Productivity Initiatives Representatives (PIR) of all Ops Departments- analyzed feasibility of each PI based on financial KPIs (ROI, IRR and NPV)

- Setup and maintained the flow of materials in SAP during the entire Supply Chain process (from raw-materials supplier to FG market delivery) by setting the proper values of each material at Material Master level, based on newest master data & SC management processes and principles- coordinated directly internal and external business partners (planning, QA - product specifications, production, central procurement and costing, logistics and distribution) to ensure that compliance of data quality with internal requirements and corporate audit- got strong knowledge in SAP MM, PP, OTC and BMW areas

- calculated and presented results of core Operations KPIs processes and activities to management;- budgeted medium and long-term Operations activities, strategies and solutions based on divers feasibility studies- improved personal reporting, forecasting, planning, production and managerial skills

- market research, vendor evaluation and negotiation of contracts- Project Manager for special purchasing processes (i.e. events, contracted services, Marketing & Point Of Sale Materials, utilities supply - electricity, gas and fuel) when involved different Departments (Finance, Legal, Logistics, Warehouse, Engineering) ;- assured +200 k$ savings every year, while dealing with +2 mil $ acquisition budget- managed risks and opportunities at proficient level by contributing in risk assessment exercises minimizing business exposure, being aware of potential risks and using own initiative to identify future opportunities and threats to the business

- purchased all required goods and services, according to Philip Morris global procedures and quality standards, on a timely, quality and cost efficient manner- took over all the purchasing activities for Marketing and Sales Dept. (indoor and outdoor printing, POS and big events branding, hosting agency selection, etc.) from main advertising agency (i.e. Leo Burnett)