Panos Bouras

Supply Chain and Operations executive in senior managerial positions within well-known multinational corporations and different industries. I hold a proven track record of successfully leading and implementing process improvements and change across all areas of the supply chain. I also possess solid skills in leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving along with an extensive academic background.

I’m an expert in purchasing processes and initiatives to minimize costs and ensure best quality. I excel at supplier selection, contract negotiations, cost reporting, measure performance and develop teams through hiring, coaching and training to peak performance levels. I hold an extensive background in forecasting product needs, compare prices and apply market research. I’m also expert in S&OP process and demand forecasting modelling. I have implemented successfully several S&OP projects and demand forecasting technics (both quantitative and qualitative) relevant to different organizations’ needs, different products’ requirements and optimal inventory and customers’ SLAs. I run S&OP processes for different countries that required specific system & process improvements or changes due to different commercial, financial and technical aspects.

Ι have a considerable background in managing both inbound and outbound operations. I have a complete knowledge and understanding of all relevant operational activities and systems’ necessary integrations. I have also considerable experience in inventory management (ABC, JIT, 5S, inventory turnover, process auditing) and quality management systems (HACCP, ISO, Six Sigma) as the role requires. I’ve been key user in SAP (MM & SD modules) and I’m well aware of the relevant features such as master data validation, MRP, POs, inventory management, invoicing, shipping etc. I have also a considerable experience in customised ERP implementation projects in all companies I’ve worked for. I’m an advanced Excel user and very familiar with advanced formulas, pivot tables and reporting, data statistics and simulations.

I have built a reputation of driving others to increase their contribution to the business with creative problem solving abilities and the capacity to work successfully under pressure and tight deadlines. I am driven by challenge, decisive and flexible. I am a fast learner while I value and reward creative thinking, initiative, innovation, teamwork, commitment and performance. Always I had under my supervision teams of people, while I also hold a background as a project manager in several supply chain projects leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in Greece, Italy and BENELUX. I also possess other key skills like financial management, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting. I was responsible for annual budgets and procurement spending, SLAs and KPIs.

I speak English fluently and good Italian & French.