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Bogdan Paterau

Bucharest,57

Summary

Adept at enhancing supply chain efficiency, I leveraged ERP systems proficiency and teamwork to optimize inventory levels and streamline processes at Pfizer. My role in successful site transfers and product launches showcases a commitment to excellence and problem-solving abilities, significantly contributing to operational improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Supply Planner

Pfizer
02.2021 - Current
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing efficient supply planning strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop demand forecasts, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer needs.
  • Improved order accuracy with meticulous tracking and monitoring of purchase orders, delivery schedules, and invoices.
  • Addressed any discrepancies between received items and purchase orders promptly, minimizing potential disruptions to production schedules.
  • Serve as point of contact to brand supply leads, regional supply leads and manufacturing sites for any enquiries related to supply issues, resolution plans, inventory for assigned set of products;
  • Representing EMEA in global and regional forums for the specific assigned brands;
  • Contribute to the completion of projects and manage own time to meet agreed targets and develop plans for activities on own projects.
  • Consult with and informs all stakeholders of market dynamics that influence continuity of supply, Both through forecast adjustments as well as through dialogue when appropriate.
  • Responsible for ensuring Supply Assurance and Supply Chain performance of assigned portfolio of products.
  • Monitor and manage inventory shelf-life and expiry dates minimizing write-offs whilst improving processes to avoid obsolescence.
  • Assuring that the system data is correct and updated for the assigned product portfolio.
  • Plan and implement launches, in-line product extensions, and major product changes enabling business unit growth.
  • Perform root cause analysis of inventory deviations vs. targets and of inventory drivers and define improvement plans.
  • Strong understanding of local Logistics market business environment.
  • Achieved SME level knowledge on EMEA digital tools, as part of Digital Champions team.
  • Contributions to the new platforms development & identify errors through testing before reaching end user.
  • Successful site transfer and new product launches in multiple markets
  • Tools: SAP APO, SAP ECC, Rapid Response, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, BOBJ, Power BI, Excel

Senior Demand Planner

Honeywell
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Established efficient communication channels between supply chain partners, enhancing transparency and collaboration throughout the network.
  • Enhanced supply chain efficiency through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making at various levels of the organization effectively.
  • Managed high-impact projects to improve overall supply chain effectiveness and responsiveness.
  • Organize the Demand Review with Product sales Manager, marketing and ISC.
  • Implement and deploy the forecast pro tool and manage the customer demands Work with Territory sales manager to understand the market demands and forecast any spike orders which are of high probability
  • Manage the project demands and update the forecast with correct delivery schedule Work with the sales team to provide customer forecast for 12 to 18 months.
  • Lead monthly SIOP demand review meetings with product managers and sales team to drive sales and improve cross functional collaboration.
  • Generate Statistical forecast from Forecast Pro and review with PSM/Sales team to define an unconstrained demand plan.
  • Analyze the performance of items.
  • Support and recommend changes to the safety stock and inventory policies.
  • Facilitate the demand review for a consensus on plan, tracks forecast accuracy.
  • Assist product managers on portfolio review.
  • Update the demand file on a weekly basis - based on Forecast pro update
  • Work with marketing on Portfolio - SKU rationalization
  • Coordinate with ISC, PSMs and marketing team to define SIOP Class and SKU planning strategy, monitor product phase in and phase out process for NPI projects, minimize write off cost.
  • Update the business on Phase in Phase out


Order Management Associate

Kellogg's
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Facilitated effective decision-making by providing comprehensive analysis of key data points and trends affecting the business landscape.
  • Strengthened internal communications through regular team meetings, updates, reports which improved coordination among departments.
  • Led project teams successfully from inception to completion within the given timeframes and budgets.
  • Enhanced employee skill sets with effective training programs tailored according to individual needs.
  • Collaborating with all the departments :Distribution ,Supply Planning ,Inventory,Transport,Sales and Accounting. I am liaising with them in order to ensure the smooth running of the end to end process.
    In charge of testing SAP transactions functionality ,whenever new updates of SAP are made. I identify the errors or differences and discuss them with the SAP Technical team in order to assure that the system works properly before they send the updates in the live system.
  • Monitor daily incoming sales orders and analyse and resolve order issues:
    - Manage requests from customers for solving the logistic and commercial complaints
    - Enter, change, manage requests related to orders in cooperation with country sales representatives;
    - Ensure proactive communication to customer via Customer Associate for order issues
    - Resolve inquiries from internal OTC teams
    - Maintain an in-depth knowledge of products and services offered
    - Generate reports for OTC leadership team
    - Cover across markets and for BO Service monitoring associate and may support FO cover as directed by BGS OTC Lead
    - Support implementation of improvements for process efficiency, quality and control KPIs.
    Work on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives; identify opportunities to make the processes more effective.

Financial Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
  • Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
  • Responsible for Germany Deals:
    -Month end process (revenue recognition & cost accounting, voucher posting, checking of data quality)
    -Account reconciliation (Accruals and Deferrals checking)
    -Maintaining and tracking project financialy
    -Sales order booking
    -3rd party purchasing process
    -Invoicing
    -Financial reports analysis
    -Forecasting, reporting - data preparation
    -Check and validate labor entries that have been posted to the project
    -Maintain project documentation in accordance to policies
    - SAP (P01) and US GAAP Knowledge
    - Compass Tool Knowledge (Order Booking, Project Structure Creation, Invoicing, Journal Vouchers, P&L and Balance Sheet Reporting from Compass)
    - Month end process (revenue recognition & cost accounting, voucher posting, checking of data quality);
    - Account reconciliation (Accruals and Deferrals checking);
    - Maintaining and tracking project financial;
    - Sales order booking (Compass);
    - Invoicing (Compass);
    - Financial reports analysis;

Education

Faculty of Finance And Banking

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Bucharest

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Demand planning software
  • Scheduling optimization
  • Materials management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Supply chain modeling
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • ERP systems proficiency

Timeline

Senior Supply Planner

Pfizer
02.2021 - Current

Senior Demand Planner

Honeywell
01.2020 - 01.2021

Order Management Associate

Kellogg's
06.2016 - 12.2019

Financial Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2015 - 07.2016

Faculty of Finance And Banking

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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