Logistics Manager
Bucharest, Romania
At Strauss Romania, I was responsible for overseeing all logistics and procurement activities, leading a 20-person team to streamline warehouse operations, negotiate transport contracts, and implement cost-saving strategies. I played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of SAP for the logistics department, contributed to Lean Manufacturing through the 5S initiative, and ensured compliance as an ISO 18001 auditor. My efforts focused on optimizing supply chain processes, improving efficiency, and supporting the company's B2C e-commerce logistics. Directed all warehouse and distribution operations (both direct and indirect), ensuring timely delivery for a wide range of premium products.Key Achievements:• Successfully transitioned from procurement to logistics, demonstrating adaptability and anin-depth understanding of supply chain management;• Led a major reorganization of the logistics and procurement departments, enhancingoperational efficiency and alignment with company objectives;• Orchestrated the relocation of a 5000 sqm warehouse within a week, ensuring no disruptionto ongoing operations. This achievement was instrumental in improving Strauss’ distributioncapabilities;• Implemented SAP and other digital tools for logistics and procurement, reducing manualerrors, improving process efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making;• Managed maintenance operations despite a lack of technical background, demonstrating hisleadership skills and ability to motivate and manage diverse teams effectively;• Conducted cost-reduction strategies and optimization projects across the supply chain,establishing best practices that led to substantial improvements in cost savings and processefficiencies.