Industry: furniture manufacturing and retail tradeTurnover: 12,5 mln EuroNumber of employees: 174 (production, administration, 10 retail stores in 4 cities)Main products: upholstery and frame furniture for living room, bedroom and children's room, interior details8 direct reports of top management team: Production, Quality, Accounting, Purchase and Logistics, HR, Sales (retail and wholesale), Marketing and E-Commerce, Development. Responsibilities:Leadership and setting the company's strategic direction.Preparation of the organization for expansion.Preparation of the company's annual budget, setting goals and cascading in the organization.Culture of cooperation between departments (especially production and sales, marketing), strengthening of communication.Determination and optimization of processes and responsibilities.

Responsibilities: Strategic leadership and direction for the factory, setting and achieving long-term goals, making strategic decisions, developing and implementing financial plans and budgets, monitoring, and analyzing performance to ensure that the factory is operating efficiently and profitably.Turnover: 110mln EuroNumber of employees: 230Achievements:In the pandemic 2020-year company’s EBITDA plan was exceeded by 11%, overall profitability improved by 3 percentage points.Agile reorientation of goods portfolio towards new customers' needs. Implemented new CMR system for effective use of data analytics. Launched online customer support to serve them during traveling restrictions and to guarantee increased speed/improved cost in the future.Created recycled PET strategy and implementation plan till 2025 to meet customers’ needs and EU circular economy requirements for plastic packaging. Strategic decision to increase market share with key brand owners.Attracted, retained, and developed a talented workforce ensuring that the company has necessary skills and resources to meet its goals: strengthened management team, clarified and simplified reward system, online employee trainings, 0 irreplaceable employees.Implemented new processes and technologies to optimize production and reduce costs: automated KPI dashboard, automated and detailed scrap calculation, manufacturing processes improvements using Lean principles and tools. Achieved savings through cost-cutting measures and streamlined operations: working capital reduction by 1-1,5 mio., 6% savings due to centralization of indirect purchases, no outsource warehouse costs, from reactive to proactive technical support in 1 year (20% less downtime), implemented automated raw material feeding system investment, successful SAP ERP start.Successful risk management programs: Covid related - no outbreaks, no production shutdown. Fire safety – audit & investment in fire safety to meet the requirements.

Responsibilities: Effectively running procurement department of 11 factories in EU and USA managing 150mnl Euro budget. Sourcing & selecting suppliers, managing relationships, evaluating & ensuring that they meet contractual obligations. Managing inventory, negotiating contracts, identifying cost saving opportunities. Ensuring that procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Managing procurement team: setting goals, developing strategies and processes, providing training and development opportunities, evaluating performance.Identifying and managing risks associated with sourcing and supplying materials.Achievements: Successfully developed and implemented a centralized procurement strategy resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency across all 11 production sites.Led a multi-cultural team of procurement professionals across multiple sites, resulting in improved collaboration and communication within the procurement function.Successfully negotiated significant cost savings through bulk purchasing (on regional & group level) and long-term contracts with key suppliers (5-15% savings, increased payment terms from 30-60 to 60-180 days).Implemented a supplier performance management system which improved supplier compliance, on-time delivery and developments (price hedging mechanisms, sharing silo investments, effective recycled materials solutions, etc).Developed and implemented an inventory management system that resulted in reduced stock outs & increased production efficiency (1C, Power BI and Excel, SAP).Established a strategic sourcing process that identified and leveraged new suppliers resulting in increased competition and better pricing.Participated in opening of 4 new factories (Cyprus, Italy, Luxembourg and Pennsylvania, USA) in 2015-2017: implemented procurement processes, employed, and trained personnel according to company’s standards.

I was part of 4 people team that was leading technical projects (equipment centralisation & automation) in factories of Retal Group (7 factories in Europe & 5 factories in CIS countries), My role covered managing technical projects, reporting on their progress to the management. I developed and supported relationships with equipment and spare parts suppliers, sourced new ones. I prepared contracts, participated in negotiations, arranged equipment, spare parts deliveries for projects as well as coordinated intergroup equipment exchange programs.

Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day office operations, including scheduling appointments, maintaining office supplies, and ensuring the office runs smoothly, prepare reports, schedule meetings, and maintain records.

Responsibilities: Managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing front desk staff, housekeeping, and maintenance. Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the hotel runs smoothly and efficiently.