Kristina Swebilius Email & Phone Number

Stockholm, Sweden

Responsible for the HR function in Nordic including terms and conditions, benefits, labour law and collective agreements, payroll, recruitment, restructuring and internal processes. Member of the Nordic management team, leading extensive restructuring with personnel reductions and transfer of business to 3rd party, including negotiations with local works councils and support to line managers in Nordic and elsewhere.

Managed comprehensive organisational changes and staff reductions as a result of the global company's restructuring. Established a very good relationship with the local works council, which enabled and facilitated the tough but necessary changes. Maintained employee motivation and customer focus in times of constant change through openness and communication.

Member of the European management team for Service and Support with responsibililty for Operational performance.Leader of operational excellence, driving process and performance improvements, improving effectiveness and quality delivery.Operating in a matrix organisation coordinating with business and functional leaders in Product segments and Geographic regions.

Member of the Nordic Leadership team with responsibility for managing- Customer Service/ Order management/ Customer Invoicing- Nordic Warehouse & Distribution Center - Logistics and Supply chain- Inventory Planning and Purchasing- IT applications for all Operations functionsImplemented SAP as business system and improvements of web based order application which led to >80% electronic ordering - best region in Europe. Managed integration of three merging companies through standardisation of processes, product rationalisation and harmonisation of terms and conditions. Participated in and lead European Supply chain and Order-to-cash projects resulting in improved customer satisfaction and cost savings.

Member of the Nordic Leadership team with responsibility for managing- Customer Service/ Order management/ Customer Invoicing- Nordic Warehouse & Distribution Center - Logistics and Supply chain- Inventory Planning and PurchasingOverall responsibility for HR, IT, Facilities, and Business systemsBuilt the infrastructure for the new company including IT system, offices, recruitment to new positions, business system, Nordic head office and Distribution center. Integration of joint venture companies and acquired company, centralisation of Customer service to multilingual Nordic team, establishment of new company culture and organisation.Delivered 'best-in-class' performance in Europe for On Time - In Full - No Errors and Inventory targets. Nordic processes and procedures where copied to sister companies elsewhere in Europe.

• Finance and Administration Manager• Segment Manager Graphics• Marketing Planner• Inventory PlannerNordic Project Manager for the implementation of MRP II (a quality assurance system in the Supply chain area) for all business units across Nordic,

Bachelor Of Business In Administration And Economics, International Business

Activities and Societies: Gotlands Nation

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