Istvan Kertesz Email and Phone Number

Create a demand forecast based on historical sales data, trends, and salesassumptions.Analyze performance metrics to measure demand forecast accuracy and bias andinventory target/ turns.Manage New Product Introductions and product discontinuance.Create and maintain inventory targets, ensuring optimal stock levels to meetcustomer needs, reduce SLOB and minimize stock-outs.Lead demand consensus review with cross-functional teams to gather information,align objectives, and identify opportunities to improve demand plan.

(i) Spearhead the implementation of projects focused on improvements within the Supply Chain. Specifically with relation to improving reports & processes that impact the effectivity or efficiency of the Supply Chain.(ii) To assist with achieving optimised levels of field Inventory(iii) Provide regular reporting (iv) Support the processing of Stocktake data, & the subsequent reconciliation, of Consignment & Boot Stock Inventory

Teaching basic Openwater coursesConducting advanced diver courses to deepen the knowledge level of certified diversTeaching specialty courses focusing on the physics and physiology of divingTaking certified divers on pleasure divesFilling SCUBA cylinders and helping out running the shopSelling diving related equipment and courses

Coordinate and Manage the S&OP process and meeting schedules.Apply strategic data analysis across all operational area.Maintain demand planning system (SAP / setcaster / ZBFS)Lead process improvements based on historical data and in all functions of the businessLead Demand Review meetings with Marketing ManagersManage Knees, Sportsmed, Extremities, and Spine business segments

Manage a team of two planners and two consignment coordinatorsReporting for corporate head office on monthly inventory projectionsPlanning for Peripheral Vascular, Hernia repair and Medical Divisions

Help the team in reconciling vendor invoices with SAP purchase order information.Facilitate contact between planners and vendors.

Proactively reduce the severity, impact and number of Billing IssuesResolve, track, report and communicate the resolution of Billing IssuesSupport the management of the Call Centre operationSupervise the billing team and act as an escalation point for themSupervise and oversee the day to day activities of the mailroomProvide leadership and guidance for the team. Manage PMPs and KPIs

Import shipment managementAnalysis & reporting for logistics, supply planning, lead time accuracy, cost reductionPrepare customs declarations & maintain classification codesRegional / Local project executionManage duty drawbacks

Plan/Control Production Planning of finished goodsProvide feasible constraint production planManage and resolve exceptions Identify and communicate (markets, marketing, sales and operation planning) capacity, and materials constraints at Demand/Supply balance meeting and identify unresolved issues for Sales and Operation Plan (S&OP) meeting.Work with Materials Planner to ensure that Suppliers capabilities meet Sales and Operation Plan (S&OP) directives in the medium to long term.Manage and coordinate supply strategies/plans including inventory projection and risk assessment, if needed, for new product launches and product retirement.Update planning parameters for the planning category to align with Supply Policy/Strategies and/or Service Level Agreements (SLA) in alignment with supply chain planning Category Lead.

Reconcile and balance all warehouse & merchandise control manual movements with MACPAC to ensure systems indicate an accurate count of inventory at all times.Maintain register of critical products through GOMAC and Billing system – to ensure information is up to date and minimal manual shorts.Reconcile all Warehouse & Merchandise Control movements with MACPACCoordinate daily and weekly inventory reports and maintain the accurate processing of inventory related data such as Form D’s and - Critical Inventory that satisfies management and audit requirementsParticipate in stock counts and follow up discrepancies

Ensuring accurate, timely Production and Purchasing plans are created and promulgated using the company’s ERP systemMaintaining the integrity of the qualified Supplier database in the ERP system as well as required associated certificationsMaintaining the accuracy of the Part/Item Masters in the ERP system including purchased cost and supplier lead timesMaintaining accurate and timely communications with respect to purchase order status, supplier inventories of materials, and materials forward costing estimates. This includes participating in the annual budgeting of inventory evaluations and forward material costsEnsuring timely arrival of quality product from Suppliers in support of the business needs

Call off raw-material and follows its arrivalHandle correction requests (late & early delivery, price problem, qty deviation etc)Search alternative sources when a component problem occurs Monitor orders and shipments, comment shortagesEscalate problemsKeep contact with the supplierManage POs, records confirmations into BaanRecord and updates purchasing parameters into Baan (prices, leadtime, safety time etc.)Control stock level of componentsSuggest new sources in order to reduce material costs

This was an internship position for the summer during my universtiy studies.