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NVision Imaging TechnologiesVP, Head of Commercial Operations
Feb. 2023Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany• Leads all aspects of operations, including production, supply chain, logistics, procurement, inventory, customer service, and engineering
• Production Transfer-Successfully managed the seamless transition of products from the development phase to full-scale manufacturing
• Implementing an ERP system - Managing the end-to-end implementation of ERP systems, from initial requirements gathering to full deployment and ongoing support
• Cross-Organizational Workflow Development- proven track record in designing and implementing comprehensive operational and customer support frameworks
• establishing and leading operational units within organizations
• Successfully transitioned multiple products from development to full-scale manufacturing • Leads cross-organizational processes in support of new products.
• Designed and implemented cross-organizational customer support workflows
YapamaChief Operating Officer
Nov. 2020 - Jun. 2023Luanda, AngolaI led company-wide operations at Yapama Angola, part of the Mitrelli Group, overseeing procurement, logistics, and customer service. In this role, I implemented KPI dashboards, enhanced supply chain performance, and introduced a new CRM system, increasing client retention by 20%. I also led vendor negotiations with international suppliers, achieving 15% cost savings and boosting external manufacturing agility. My leadership directly supported business continuity and scalable growth. I established strategic distribution partnerships in diagnostics, imaging, and medical devices, enabling high-quality health solutions across Africa. I managed a multidisciplinary team of 30+, leading cross-functional initiatives across procurement, logistics, customer service, and engineering. Key contributions:
• Led all aspects of operational activities, including supply chain, procurement, inventory management, and cross-site support
• Oversaw cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex process improvement projects
• Strengthened supplier relationships, improving delivery performance and achieving cost savings
• Introduced structured operational planning to support product rollout, project execution, and strategic growth
• Managed multidisciplinary systems and support departments across technical and commercial areas
Lapidot GroupVP Operations
Feb. 2016 - Nov. 2020Caesarea, Haifa District, IsraelI led multi-entity restructuring initiatives, centralizing logistics and delivering a 30% gain in operational efficiency. I implemented a transportation management system (TMS) and drove a 25% margin uplift through supplier strategy, negotiation, and inventory optimization. My leadership played a central role in commercial expansion and EBITDA growth. I also served as a senior executive across regulated pharmaceutical operations, building end-to-end infrastructure for supply chain scale-up, product distribution, and cross-functional transformation. Key contributions include:
• Business development in the pharmaceuticals market
• Managing a P&L to the tune of more than $15M
• Logistics & Warehouses – responsible for a logistics center that contains around 7,000 pallets and produces thousands of order fulfillments per day
• Distribution – overseeing distribution to hundreds of points daily through 12 distribution lines
• Customer Service – running a service center with 25 representatives answering hundreds of inquiries per day
• Technical Support – leading 19 service engineers operating across medical institutions, hospitals, research institutes, and biotech startups
• Procurement and logistics – responsible for hundreds of millions per year
• Complex IT systems – ERP, WMS, and Salesforce oversight
• Establishing and managing a state-of-the-art Compounding Center manufacturing sterile products
• Managing customer service and technical support teams serving hospitals, research institutions, and biotech companies
Teva Pharmaceuticals TAPI IsraelTAPI Israel Logistic & Warehouses Manager API Division - Teva Group
Jul. 2011 - Feb. 2016IsraelReporting to head of the API Division Israel – a board member General responsibility for all aspects of logistics, purchasing, and international shipping:
• Managing a complex Hazard warehouses.
• Managing a team of 150 workers (including sub-managers) and motivating them to meet performance and timetable goals.
• Responsible for all logistic activities: receiving, distribution domestic, international export and procurement.
• Implementing work, safety, customer serves and complains processes and procedures.
• Implementing all the new GDP regulations in EU
• Leading logistics outsourcing tender includes a unique construction hazard (best in class) facility • Managing Planning and control projects in various fields, reducing inventory levels, and improving service levels • Establishing operation excellence metrologies
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Teva Pharmaceuticals TAPI IsraelLogistic & Warehouses Manager
Sep. 2007 - Jul. 2011IsraelReporting to factory manager – a board member General responsibility for all aspects of logistics, purchasing, and international shipping: • Partner to the setup of an automatic logistics center (containing 7000 storage compartments) including ongoing management.
• Leading the implementation of MES software, from the characterization stage to full implementation for all end users.
• Moving forward organization-wide processes according to various methodologies (Balanced Scorecard Methodology, SWOT, The Strategic Maps)
• Managing a team of 150 workers (including sub-managers) and motivating them to meet performance and timetable goals.
• Management of purchasing in Israel, dealing with a monthly volume in hundreds of thousands of Dollars.
• Management of all logistical processes, including inventory control, inventory counts and ongoing management of inventory, and ensuring optimal inventory levels.
• Initiating and leading efficiency measures that yielded significant savings in regular expenses Major achievement - established an automatic logistic center with a budget of 9M$, including implementation of a WMS information system.
StatitechCOO
Nov. 2003 - Jan. 2007IsraelReported to the CEO – a board member General responsibility for all aspects of operations, purchasing, and logistics in the company, including: • Partner to the setup of a logistics center (1500 M2) including ongoing management.
• Management of a team of 70 workers • Management of purchasing in Israel and abroad, in a monthly volume of hundreds of thousands of Dollars.
• Management of imports.
• Complex negotiations with suppliers, including signing contracts and executing purchases.
• Management of all logistical processes, including inventory provision, product trees, inventory control, inventory counts • Developing and maintaining long-term business-relations with suppliers (Israel and abroad: China, US, Europe) .
• Characterization and implementation of Priority ERP system, including training, adaptation and conversions, as dictated by company needs
• Professional escort of marketing processes, including pre-sale activities and erecting displays in Israel and abroad. Major achievement – reducing purchasing costs by 30%
Avri Electronics Co.COO- Operations, Logistics, and National Customer Service Manager
Nov. 1998 - Jan. 2003IsraelReported to the CEO. General responsibility for managing operation and service in the company, including: • Management of service and installation unit (independent profit and loss unit)
• Management of a team of 30 workers and motivating them to meet performance and timetable targets (including screening, recruitment, and training)
• Planning and establishing computer infrastructure (digitizing logistical management) which yieldedsavings on regular costs
• Leading and managing subcontractors and external suppliers.
• Leading and managing complex projects.
Eurocom-Nokia Cellular CommunicationsManager of Customer Service and Technical Support Departments
Jan. 1995 - Nov. 1998Israel• Management of service and sales • Management of different work teams within the organzation (technicians, sales and service representatives), and leading them to meet targets
• Managing and operating warehouses including responsibility for inventory control and provision.
• Leading and managing ERP project (logistics-service module) and implementing it in various departments)
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