SEBASTIAN OWCZAREK

Project Manager / Operations Manager @SO Consulting

✔️ ITProduct ManagerProject Manager

I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and communication prowess to the table to help organisations to leverage their investments more effectively. I am a dynamic leader with extensive international experience and a proven track record in supply chain, manufacturing, and digital transformation. I am skilled in project management, change management and process improvement, with a focus on optimising operational efficiency and achieving cost reductions. I have gained extensive experience across a range of domains, including production, logistics, planning, purchasing, warehousing, transport, information technology and general management. I have successfully managed numerous projects, ranging from solo endeavors to large-scale multinational projects. I have played a pivotal role in executing transformation projects, leveraging agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. I am proficient in change management and excel in orchestrating intricate workflows and eliminating obstacles to ensure seamless project delivery.

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Work Background

SO Consulting Sebastian OwczarekOwner

Jun. 2013Warsaw Metropolitan Area

Graphene PartnersDirector, Supply Chain and IT

May. 2024Warsaw Metropolitan Area

SO Consulting Sebastian OwczarekSupply Chain, Manufacturing Operations and Process Improvement

Jun. 2013Warsaw Metropolitan Area- Led strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain operations achieving substantial cost reductions and productivity enhancements while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. - Stabilized underperforming plant operation through the introduction of robust controls combined with a clear people strategy, leading to clear two-way communication, improved morale, and enhanced performance. - Initiated and led a stepwise LEAN Manufacturing Transformation project, achieving significant reductions in waste and substantial improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness, optimizing operational efficiency. - Defined roadmap to deliver products to the market cost effectively. Created short- and long-term distribution network and optimal warehousing footprints. - Streamlined logistics operations across manufacturing facilities, implementing efficient inbound and outbound processes. Achieved significant reductions in process times, warehouse costs, and transport expenses, improving supply chain reliability and operational resilience. - Increased order fulfilment process by redesigned distribution footprint. - Successfully managed relationships with LSPs and third-party vendors, ensuring contract compliance and performance optimization. Implemented cost-effective transport and handling solutions, enhancing overall supply chain performance. - Led the design and implementation of warehouse automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies to optimize inventory management, streamline picking and packing processes, and boost overall warehouse efficiency, contributing to improved operational workflows and increased productivity.

SO Consulting Sebastian OwczarekDigital Transformation & Project Management

Jun. 2013Warsaw Metropolitan Area- Successfully delivered five ERP application implementation projects globally, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing budgets effectively, resulting in optimised business processes and improved operational efficiency - Established and oversaw the ERP Centre of Competence to leverage ERP investments more effectively. Consolidated ERP expertise and resources in one centralised unit to enhance system performance, mitigate operational risks, foster innovation, and drive greater business value from ERP implementation. - Spearheaded a digital transformation initiative, restructuring business processes and enhancing company culture to align with evolving business needs, resulting in a revolutionary shift in the operating model. - Managed the recovery of business applications post-major incidents, implementing robust maintenance and security procedures and fostering awareness across the organization, thereby fortifying the resilience of IT systems. - Orchestrated the implementation of application systems using industry best practices, ensuring compliance with GDPR, J-SOX and GMP policies, access management, thereby enhancing operational integrity, regulatory compliance and safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating legal risks. - Successfully negotiated secure, reliable, and cost-efficient IT service contracts with strategic partners, resulting in optimized IT infrastructure and reduced operational costs. - Orchestrated the solution architecture, implementation and life cycle management of application and integrations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and optimising operational integrity. - Successfully executed regression and UAT testing ensuring system reliability and continuity of operations. - Drove requirements for IT infrastructure, optimising data centres, storage, communication networks, and integration platforms to support business growth and innovation.

SO Consulting Sebastian OwczarekChange Management and Team Empowerment

Jun. 2013Warsaw Metropolitan Area- Spearheaded change management strategies to support the execution of strategic transformation programs across the region, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations. - Conducted stakeholder analysis and change impact assessments to identify key influencers and anticipate potential challenges, thereby informing proactive change management plans. - Developed and executed comprehensive change management plans, including communication and training strategies tailored to various stakeholder groups. - Collaborated with program stakeholders at all levels, from top management to individual contributors, facilitating workshops and interactive sessions to foster alignment and ownership of change initiatives. - Provided direct support and coaching to front-line managers and supervisors, equipping them with the necessary skills and resources to effectively lead their teams through transitions. - Managed cross-functional teams and empowered employees through coaching and skills development programs, resulting in improved employee engagement and organizational performance. - Developed a knowledge management database, comprehensive education, training, and skills upgrading programs empowering employees with self-service capabilities and facilitating knowledge transfer, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. - Elevated communication and collaboration along value streams with functional stakeholders and drove transformations during project implementation.

OatlyERP Competence Center Microsoft Dynamics 365 Programme Management (Interim)

Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2024Malmö, Skane County, Sweden- Established and oversaw the ERP Centre of Competence to leverage ERP investments more effectively. Consolidated ERP expertise and resources in one centralized unit to enhance system performance, mitigate operational risks, foster innovation, and drive greater business value from ERP implementation. - Ensure that the application landscape and all its components are in its best performance and running effectively for all process, functional and technical aspects of Microsoft Dynamics ERP - Make appropriate recommendations for application portfolio architecture improvements and innovations - Lead for applications system implementation using best practices and adhere to the organization for J-SOX and GMP policies and procedures, access management - Develop knowledge management database for employee self-service of incidents, and knowledge transfer for offsite support team - Digital transformation, create new and modify existing business processes, culture, and user experiences to meet changing business requirements - Established a cross-functional team with key stakeholders

IssoriaAssociate Consultant

Aug. 2017 - Feb. 2024London, England, United KingdomStructured as a global, networked enterprise, Issoria harnesses the power of leading independent change leaders and managers in an agile and innovative solution that answers customers' demands for a new model of consultancy.

OatlyService Delivery Manager (Interim)

May. 2023 - Nov. 2023Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden- Negotiated a secure, reliable, and cost-efficient IT service contract with strategic partner - Manage overall prioritizations between production incidents/problems, change management, release management, upgrades, and new application implementation. - Serve as a point of escalation for customer incidents; ensuring the appropriate resources are engaged for timely action and proper traction.

OatlyEDI Competence Center Project Manager (Interim)

Dec. 2022 - Oct. 2023Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden- Established and managed a global EDI Competence Center, optimizing information exchange with customers and vendors, improving collaboration and streamlining supply chain operations. - Manage 3rd Party vendor teams on all activities and managed services

OatlyDigital Product Owner (Interim)

Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2022Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden- Built a global, based on best practice D365FO agile team - Implemented IT Controls and procedures based on external audit and J-SOX requirements - Drive requirements on IT infrastructure such as data centers, storage, communication networks and back-office applications integrated with the Dynamics 365FO platform - Collaborate with functional leads and work on all issues and change requests

DometicHead of Business Applications (Interim)

Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2021Sztokholm, Region Sztokholm, Szwecja- Envision and drive the consolidation of Application Management and Change Management across Dometic - Delivered a secure, reliable and cost-efficient IT service across all platforms and the Microsoft applications - Established a cross-functional team with key stakeholders - Define, measure and report on Business Goals and Key Performance Indicators - Own data and privacy aspects: This relates to customer and transaction data — ensure practices comply with GDPR and local regulations - Digital transformation, integration of digital technology into the business, fundamentally changing business operating model

DometicIntegration Competence Center Lead (Interim)

Jun. 2020 - Nov. 2020Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden- Spearheaded the implementation of an integration platform and established an Integration Competence Center, facilitating seamless information exchange across the organization, enhancing data accuracy and decision-making. - Built a global, based on best practice, Integration Competence Center team.

DometicMicrosoft Dynamics 365 implementation Project Manager (Interim)

Jul. 2019 - Mar. 2020Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden- Governed the overall Microsoft Dynamics 365F&O and Ecom project, liaising with and supporting business owners and coordinating internal IT delivery.

DometicHead of ERP Competence Center (Interim)

Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2020Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden- Built a global, based on best practice, ERP/CRM Competence Center - Envision and drive the consolidation of Application Management and Change Management across Dometic - Delivered a secure, reliable and cost-efficient IT service across all platforms and the Microsoft applications - Established a cross-functional team with key stakeholders - Define, measure and report on Business Goals and Key Performance Indicators - Own data and privacy aspects: This relates to customer and transaction data — ensure practices comply with GDPR and local regulations - Drive requirements on IT infrastructure such as data centers, storage, communication networks and back-office applications integrated with the ERP/CRM platform

DometicIT Project Manager (Interim)

Aug. 2017 - Sep. 2018Sztokholm, Region Sztokholm, Szwecja- Governance of the overall AX2012 and Ecom project (liaison with and supporting the business owner) and working closely with Dometic partners as well as the overall coordination and delivery of ‘internal IT in Dometic’ - Securing and delivery of the technical development (Web service, ERP, technical documentation, WMS) - Established and coordinate IT Competence Center (processes, procedures, documentation and support solution) - Develop and manage budgeting and budget execution

BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATIONBusiness Project Manager SAP Implementation (FICO, FSCM, PP, MM, LE, PS, QM, PM) (Interim)

Mar. 2016 - Jun. 2017Wroclaw, Lower Silesian District, PolandReported to General Manager, 800 employees − Manage and overseeing SAP rollout implementation project, guide the steering committee around prospect, time, risks and resources. − Developed and maintained a professional relationship among the team members to ensure unity and wholeness in the team. − Played a leading role in resolving and handling in an efficient manner the issues to fulfil the motives and goals of the project. − Lead stakeholders and compel them to sanction the transformations that take place during the operation of the project.

Jemy.bizOperation Director and Co Owner

May. 2015 - Feb. 2017Warsaw, Masovian District, PolandDoing things yourself makes you prioritize what’s important to move forward and what can wait.

HARTMANN GROUPManufacturing Plant Manager (Interim)

Sep. 2015 - Feb. 2016District Brno-Country, Czech RepublicReported to Regional Medical Operational Manager, managed 300 employees − Implemented matrix-organization structure to build and develop management team, drive change and develop new plant culture. − Focused management team members according their strengths and competencies on the right tasks. − Lifted communication and collaboration on a new level along value stream with functional stakeholder and between medical plants to develop and execute based on the best practices standards. − Started and drive stepwise LEAN Transformation, reduced waste by 52% and increased OEE by 23% on the lean pilot line. − Executed technical project with high priority strongly linked within “market conversion”.

PEPCO PolandLogistics Manager (Interim)

Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2015Poznań / Rawa MazowieckaReported to Board Member, Supply Chain Director, managed 250 employees − Defined roadmap to deliver products to the CEE market cost effectively. Created short and long term distribution network and optimal warehousing footprints. − Coordination of insourcing warehouse and transport operation. − Recognised issues and opportunities for improvement. Recommendations led to eliminate not added value processes and reduce warehouse cost by 13%. − Support WMS implementation project during and after Go Live phases.

HARTMANN GROUPManufacturing Plant Manager (Interim)

Apr. 2014 - Dec. 2014District Brno-Country, Czech RepublicReported to Regional General Manager, managed 300 employees − Transformed management capability, employee culture and working practices in a challenging climate, paving the way for significant improvements in on-time production from 62% to 97,3%, supplier on-time delivery from 72% to 99% and reduced storage cost by 3 mln Euro. − Stabilised underperforming plant operation through the introduction of robust controls combined with a clear people strategy, leading to clear two-way communication, improved morale and enhanced performance.

Graphene PartnersAssociate

Feb. 2014 - Apr. 2014Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland− Process improvement and logistics operations turnaround. Areas of support included: supply chain strategy, process re-design and optimisation, re-negotiation of 3PL contracts, transport tendering, network redesign and project management in a highly dynamic environment.

Würth GroupPurchasing and Logistics Director

Sep. 2008 - May. 2013Warsaw Area, PolandReported to General Manager, managed 40 employees − Directed Sales and Operation Planning, built relationship with strategic partners. Achieved inventory level reduction by 27% and product availability on level 99%. − Created and implemented strategy setting up sourcing and logistics solutions for Key Customers, which strongly bond customers and ensure their loyalty. − Improved customer service level by providing outstanding client support service. Increased order in full and on time delivery from 97.3% to 99%. − Rationalised transport management. Implemented KPI and bonus system. Negotiated 12% annual saving while improving delivery performance that increased from 97% to 98.5%. − Performed re-engineering of materials flow and documents flow processes. Reduced logistics costs by 18% and increased productivity by 25%.

Würth GroupSAP Implementation Project Manager (FICO, SD, MM, LE, PS, HR)

Apr. 2011 - Oct. 2012Warsaw Area, PolandReported to General Manager, 700 employees − Managed 2mln Euro SAP implementation project, awarded as "Best Practice" in Europe. − Devised an effective education, training and skills upgrading program for 600 people. − Led change management process aim at helping personnel to accept and embrace changes in their daily work environment and a smooth transition period.

Oriflame CosmeticsGroup Logistics and Third-Party Logistics Provider Manager

Oct. 2007 - Aug. 2008Warsaw Area, PolandHeadquarters, Reported to Global Logistics Director, managed 4 employees − Opened European Distribution Centre equipped with advanced technology, project 3 mln Euro. − Effective management of budget and quality performance of distribution and contract execution with the logistics partner and carriers. − Global Road, Sea and Air transport procurement. Achieved 5% cost reduction and increased service level. − Relocated Logistics function from Belgium to Poland without impact on customer service. This improved the efficiency of cooperation with key partners.

Oriflame CosmeticsGlobal Logistics Development Manager

Jan. 2004 - Sep. 2007Brussels Area, BelgiumHeadquarters, Reported to Global Logistics Director − Developed and executed Global Logistics Strategy: re-designing distribution network of the company and increasing order fulfilment process by setting up 6 Global Distribution Centres throughout EMEA and CIS region. − Performed full scale Logistics Operations Audit in Europe and CIS regions to identify issues for improvement and opportunities. Recommendations led to increased productivity by 30%, warehouse utilization increased by 35%, inventory accuracy achieved of 99.5%. − Leadership and development of sourcing operation. Achieved 8% spend reduction. − Support new product launches in Europe and outside Europe during pre launch and launch phases. − The power of attorney to represent Oriflame Cosmetics to act before custom and tax office.

Oriflame Products PolandDistribution Centre Manager

Oct. 1999 - Dec. 2003Warsaw Area, PolandReported to General Manager, managed 70 employees − Conducted selection and negotiations with 3PL and transport companies. Achieved 15% transport cost savings, warehouse handling cost reduction by 20% and increasing delivery performance by 60%. − Designed and successfully implemented in-house Warehouse Management System. Reduced outbound process time and inbound process time. − Managing storage and distribution of temperature sensitive products in coordination with partners, plants and affiliates. − Collaborated with manufacturers to design new packaging to increase transport capacity utilization. Achieved 30% transport costs reduction. − Established and managed new 12,000 pallet A-Class distribution centre for Central and Eastern Europe.

Oriflame Products PolandWarehouse Manager

Aug. 1998 - Sep. 1999Warsaw Area, PolandReported to General Manager, managed 40 employees − Established key performance indicators (KPI’s). − Developed bar code system that increasing inventory accuracy from 93% to 99.9%. − Implemented Good Manufacturing Practices.

Oriflame Products PolandFreight Operations Specialist

Apr. 1997 - Jul. 1998Warsaw Area, PolandReported to Operation Manager − Negotiated freight rate reductions of up to 30%. − Improved on-time delivery performance by 20%. − Implemented “Supplier Manual” for suppliers and reduced total transport time by 50%.

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