Logistics Director / Plant Manager

Co – Founder and Owner

• design and implementation of LAN networks (metallic and optical)
• network outsourcing and server management (Windows and Linux)
• VPN - Access to the corporate network from outside, linking branches from remote locations to one network
• VOIP - telephony at minimum prices

Distribution Director

• responsible for establishing and achieving the annual business plan in line with the strategy and vision of the company
• responsible for driving the growth of revenue and profit margins with business turnover over €150mil. with tight control on operational costs
• management of operational and admin team in 13 warehouses in Slovakia with over 250 direct and over 300 indirect employees
• determing the most appropriate ways for goods and products to be distributed to relevant customers across the country
• launching and managing of a restructuring project of company, the purpose of which was setting optimal need of wholesales distribution warehouses and cash & carries in Slovakia to cover more than 13.000 customers and thus ensure sustainable and profitable growth of

Managing Director / Chief Supply Chain Director

Managing Director (05/2012 - 04/2014)

• management one of the strongest and fastest growing meat processing company in Central Europe
• responsible for establishing and achieving the annual business plan in line with the strategy and vision of the company
• responsible for driving the growth of revenue and profit margins with business turnover over €100mil.
• responsible for all company activities at 2 production plants in Slovakia covering purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, finance, quality and HR with over 1000 headcounts
• driving operational improvements, maximising the value of the asset base while ensuring a tight control on operational costs. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation
• searching and implementation of the most advanced manufacturing processes into operation with aim to improve efficiency and productivity in manufactiuring process
• in charge of leading, motivating and developing the management team
• building suppliers and client relationships that result in revenue and profitability growth
• responsible for the companies health and safety and legislative adherence
• creating and maintaining links with other trade and professional associations
• keeping control of business and CAPEX expenditures, ensuring it's within agreed budget

Chief Supply Chain Director (05/2010 - 04/2012)

• comprehensive logistics management in three countries (SK, CZ, HU)
• consolidation and merger of company – crisis management
• management of activities within the supply chain organization, including purchasing and inventory of raw and auxiliary materials, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods
• evaluation of past performance data to forecast needs and production levels
• development of strategic plans to improve productivity, quality and operational efficiency through the best practices in industry
• responsible for the preparation and implementation of internal company planning process (S&OP) - a key project of the restructuring process
• responsibility for the design and implementation of projects in the optimization of logistic processes within the group (centralized purchasing, relocation of production)

Operations Manager

• management of commercial, operational, logistic and customs activities of the Eastern and Central Slovakia
• responsible for establishing and achieving annual business plan in line with company strategy
• the management team of employees to ensure their development, coaching, motivation and continuous growth
• responsibility for the achieved business results of the company
• selection, communication, evaluation of logistics services suppliers, negotiating optimal contract terms
• management, monitoring and optimization of logistics indicators (KPI) and flows within the company

Area Sales Manager /

Area Sales Manager (05/2004 - 12/2006)

Deport Manager (09/2002 - 04/2004)