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Supply Chain ConsultingSupply Chain Operations Consultant
Mar. 2017Athens, GreeceOffering Logistics business process re-engineering advice, project planning, oversight and management services to customers in the Automotive, Apparel and FMCG industries. •Spearheaded warehouse slotting optimisation in preparation for the introduction of OPTIMUM's Aberon WMS at a pet-food stockist and retailer warehouse. •Created specialised software enabling 2D and 3D warehouse modelling, network path automatic generation, and pick-face optimisation based on SKU as well as loading bay specifications and traffic intensity. •Improved finished-garment warehouse management procedures and designed layout and WMS functionality in addition to facilitating and overseeing racking setup and stock transfer to new 1500-square meter warehouse for apparel manufacturer. •Project managed benchmarking and impact evaluation of manpower on impending retirement for all Power Stations in The National Electricity Company (ΔΕΗ). •Project managed GDPR compliance projects for the Ministry of Digital Governance (ΥπΨΗΔΙΑ), the National Regulator for Renewable Energy Producers (ΔΑΠΕΕΠ) in Greece, as well as private sector customers including several pharma co-ops. •Mapped SCM processes and identified improvements thereon for Greece’s second largest electronics stockist and retailer. •Audited FAMAR's Thiva DC Warehousing & Transportation Operations and introduced CI actions leading to estimated annual savings in the order of 700K Euro. •Supported Operations and Transportation teams and management with relevant data mining and reporting utilising almost 40 self-developed MS Access Data Analysis engines .
3rd Party Labor ProviderMD and partner
Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2017Athens•Provided strategic steer and leadership while directing overall business development, operations, company strategy, and stakeholder management. Set strategic goals, monitored operational processes, and leveraged analytical expertise to drive business growth. • Developed policies and procedures in addition to identifying improvement gaps and executing remediation. Reviewed and oversaw all financial activities and company performance. •Led third-party labour provision and human resource management for 100+ warehouse operatives at AB Vasilopoulos supermarket chain, facilitating achievement of €2m in annual turnover (AXAN Synergy LP).
ELKEDI saFreelance Operations & Systems Consultant
Apr. 2012 - Jun. 2012Asprópirgos, Attiki, Greece•Optimised pick-face utilising MTM studies while validating use of voice-enabled picking functionality of OPTIMUM S.A.’s Aberon WMS
FAMAR S.A.Distribution Operations Excellence Manager
Nov. 2009 - Jan. 2012Thiva & Avlonas, Greece•Managed planning, financial control, performance enhancement, and operations strategy. Collaborated with multiple teams and stakeholders across hierarchies in addition to implementing asset management and monitoring organisational processes. •Managed, recruited, and trained employees while developing process improvement strategies. Maximised revenue by capitalising on business opportunities. •Re-engineered garments warehousing processes in FAMAR's Thiva DC to achieve productivity increase of more than 50%. •Overhauled pharmaceutical product picking through voice-directed group picking. •Implemented own proprietary system monitoring VA and non-VA activity measuring picker performance.
BSB S.A.Logistics Director
Jan. 2007 - Jun. 2009Athens Greece•Ensured smooth running of operations by efficiently managing technical details and producing necessary documentation. Evaluated transport, services, and inventory costs while planning and overseeing logistics budget. Responded to and remedied issues in addition to negotiating rates and contracts. Managed and recorded inventory while sourcing suppliers and vendors and negotiating across cross-functional teams. •Successfully planned technical and analytical improvements for newly installed WMS LVision. •Led procedural integration with ERP, MS-NAVISION. •Effectively planned and conducted HQ physical relocation to new facility, setting up materials management processes and KPIs, skills matrix, and logistics personnel assessment process. •Customisation of existing WMS (Logistics Vision) to meet operational requirements of new HQ facility and integration with newly-introduced ERP (MS Navision) system. •Seamless transfer of operations to new HQ facility. •Logistics team rationalisation my 35%. Picker average productivity raised to 150% of then current US Association for Apparel.
Visteon - UK / EuropeEuropean MP&L Process & Systems Planning & Implementation Manager
Mar. 2003 - Oct. 2005Basildon, England, United Kingdom•Developed robust business practices framework in Direct Shipping leading to annual turnover exceeding €100M within three years. •Executed seamless cloning and separation of IT infrastructure and data from Ford Motor Company for SCM systems utilised by all global facilities. •Set up and led Visteon’s MP&L European Business User Team to support Ford/Visteon systems cloning separation comprising 17 experts across 21 plants and 11 systems supporting Industrial Engineering, MRPII, EDI, Customs, and VAT. Seamless transition for all facilities globally through flawless and timely execution. •Recovered company from effects of failure to implement Just-in Time line feeding of X61B (Nissan Pathfinder) instrument panel assembly line in Barcelona by developing and running e-mail-based application for electronic kanbans as a SAP-backup mechanism.
AIBL UK LtdFounder and Managing Director
Feb. 2000 - Mar. 2003Birmingham, England, United Kingdom•Prepared Aston Martin Gaydon Plant project in-plant material flow and transportation analysis, oversaw customer presentation development, and led delivery. •Prepared detailed UK and Mainland Europe Supply Chain Strategy for Ford's Premium Automotive Group parts supply involving rail haulage to proposed rail terminal at the Castle Bromwich Jaguar plant. Rail terminal implemented as a result.
F.X. COUGHLIN (U.K.) LIMITEDOperations Manager & Senior Engineering Manager
Feb. 1997 - Feb. 2000Castle Bromwich Jaguar Cars plant, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom,• Analysed BOM data, finalised warehouse design, planned resources and mapped processes for LLP-controlled in-plant material flow using mathematical and simulation modelling. • Developed Skill matrix application in MS Access for the on-boarding, training (planning, execution and evaluation) of all personnel (>200 employees) both pre and post-launch • Developed KPIs • Introduced Kanbans, Mizusu Masi and other TPS practices. • Spearheaded the Lean transformation of Jaguar Operations and played pivotal role in the Ford accreditation for the Castle Bromwich Jaguar Plant of Synchronous Material Flow Level 3 (1st Ford plant internationally to have achieved that)
Birmingham Research & Development LtdSupply Chain Consultant
Feb. 1996 - Feb. 1997Rockwell-Golda plant, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom•Improved Rockwell-Golda Sunroofs plant inventory management efficiency utilising a WITNESS simulation model of the sunroof assembly lines. •Increased space utilisation and enabled the introduction of two extra lines imported from the German mother-plant increasing business turnover by 20%.
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