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New York, Us

Oversaw day-to-day operations of Materials Planning team: 5 direct reports, 10+ manufacturing sites, 100+ suppliers.► Developed and implemented materials safety stock program across all manufacturing sites► Supervised packaging suppliers transition (flexibles, corrugate, pallet), established operational ways of working between new suppliers, co-mans, re-pack sites and internal Materials Planning team► Acted as SME from Materials Planning team for the E2E Planning System design and implementation (Blue Yonder)

New York, Us

Drove forward the timelines and business cases of the product commercialization process across all existing and new categories through the development and the implementation of transformation within Materials Planning Team and proactive communication to key partners both internally and externally.► Developed change management process for commercial launches, renovation projects and discontinuations that ensured service and materials inventory targets as well as remained within obsolete budget parameters► Developed cross-functional materials risk assessment and remediation process► Supported Integrated Business Planning (IBP) initiatives: forecasting, budgeting, metrics, risk escalation, etc.

New York, Us

Acted as primary Operations contact for all aspects of International Projects and Supply Chain in global partnership with Mars that brings KIND’s products to more consumers worldwide as well as strengthens Mars’ reach and commitment to the growing healthy snacks category.► Developed the operations ways of working with Mars/KIND International from the ground up► Supported KIND launch in +25 new International markets ► Oversaw obsolete budget during artwork transitions, reformulations and new launches► Supervised the US Supply Chain operations related to Mars/KIND International business (production and materials planning, inventory, logistics, order fulfillment)

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Participated in Ukrainian Leadership Team. Served as HCC Ambassador cross-sector. Supported Global Trade Compliance function.► Led cross-functional, cross-sector and cross-cluster projects, solving complex client business issues, improving client satisfaction, while also delivering lasting improvements in operational excellence (massive system implementations, EDI, e-Invoicing, NPIs, new business model for pharmaceutical products, DC transitions, etc.).► Implemented Global Trade Compliance standards that forged internal collaboration across all levels of the enterprise.KEY ACHIEVEMENT:✔ Received corporate achievement award for leadership.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Held 7-month international assignment (Trust Secondment Program, Class 2017) with responsibility for business development of the trusted non-governmental organization - Hand in Hand International.► Created new business strategy, that helped to establish global connections with United Nations Organizations and Agencies: FAO, IFAD, UNOPS, UNDP, UNIDO, UN Women, ILO.► Established partnership with GIZ - international development arm of the German Government, which resulted in 4-month grant to Hand in Hand Int. to implement a pilot program in Afghanistan to help 500 refugees and internally displaced people work their way towards a more sustainable future through the country’s growing poultry value chain. Since then, the partnership with GIZ has been further extended to reach a total of 2,250 beneficiaries. KEY ACHIEVEMENT: ✔ Graduated with prestigious Trust Secondment award to recognize outstanding results delivered whilst working in partnership with Hand in Hand Int.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Managed Distribution Operations for Consumer sector in Ukraine, with focus on profit and process improvement. Coordinated full pipeline of projects owned by CLS team. Supported Global Transportation function.► Achieved all financial and operational targets over 4 successive years.► Passed all audits with the highest marks (SOX, FCPA).► Led Transport Management System implementation. ► Drove special project on preferential customs clearance for consumer products made in EU, obtained preferential status 1st in the industry. KEY ACHIEVEMENT:✔ Received corporate achievement award for excellence.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Coordinated consumer and pharmaceutical shipments from EU, India and Asia to Ukraine and Russia.► Implemented licensing standards and validation of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP to comply with updated legislation for pharmaceutical products importation.► Worked on the acquisition and integration of J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. as a core team member.

Coordinated Supply Chain operations of the major textile manufacturer in Europe.

Built multiple plant performance metrics and reports resulting in actionable continuousimprovement projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management