PANOS BOURAS
Address: Rue Perdtemps 5, 1260, Nyon.
Phone: - / -
Nationality: Greek, Date of birth: 20/11/1974
LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/panos-bouras-, Email:-
PERSONAL PROFILE
Supply Chain 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.
CORE COMPETENCIES
6 Sigma, S&OP, Demand Forecasting, Global Distribution, City Logistics, Procurement, ERP Systems, 3PL
Management, Warehousing, Crisis Management, Team Leadership.
WORK EXPERIENCE
07/2019 – today
Speedex Courier S.A., Athens (Among Top-4 CEP provider in Greece and Balkans)
Operations Manager
Main Responsibilities:
• Run directly 2 distribution centres and 100 employees.
• Ensure all goods are stored in good condition, sorted properly and delivered on time to the right destinations.
• Supervise activities in a precise manner, and report on progress towards pre-defined goals to management.
• Develop methods and procedures for scheduling of distribution centre field operations and minimize cost
impacts.
• Ensure that activities are in compliance with laws and regulations regarding field trials involving human
subjects.
• Safeguard execution of field operations by establishing and monitoring established procedures and protocols.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the project tram to ensure set targets are met.
• Supervise employees, set job roles and resolve issues in cooperation with HR.
• Participate in projects' implementation as a key-user. Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation
dictates.
05/2014 – 07/2019 Last mile delivery, 3PL, Production, Greece, Switzerland
Entrepreneur, Project Manager Logistics, Operations
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Founder and builder "cityfast" a cloud based last mile delivery service in Greece. Develop last mile services (1h
time windows delivery, extended time delivery etc) mobile hubs & innovative web tools for e-commerce,
Company’s clientele (mostly eshops) increased by 50% year by year and acquired by FDL Group. (3PL) within
3rd year of expansion.
Responsible for various Logistics projects in 3PL industry, city logistics and production such as: Optimal routing
techniques, same day delivery, e-commerce, mobile hubs, automation, production flow restructuring, cold
supply chain, 6σ implementation.
10/2008 – 05/2014 Fiat Group Automobiles Hellas S.A., Athens – Turin (Among World’s Top
automotive firms, leading brands Fiat, Chrysler, AR, Lancia)
Logistics Director (1st line Manager, reporting to CEO Greece & Global Supply Chain Director in Turin HQs)
Main Responsibilities
• Lead monthly/ trimester/ annually S&OP planning for new & used cars and annual logistics budget.
• Set up and management of 3PL provider’s contract terms, cost, procedures and agreed SLA’s.
• Manage national distribution & Greek dealers’ network according to Fiat Group standards.
• People’s management, training & performance evaluation (> 30 staff including dealers’ network).
• Lead cooperation with Sales, Finance, Marketing, spare parts, after sales, customer service & IT.
Achievements:
• Improvement in delivery times by 50% according to newly established KPIs.
• Reduction of annual spend on 3PL provider by 15% compared to previous’ years agreements.
• Increased demand accuracy that led to improved inventory turn from 3 to 6.
• Successful project & crisis management (Hail occurrence, new S&0P method, lean projects in Turin)
03/2007 – 09/2008 FORTHNET - NOVA S.A., Athens (Telecom/ media provider)
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (2nd line Manager, reporting to CFO)
Main Responsibilities
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and budget. Monitor costs, performance, contractual standards.
• Manage relationships with other departments and a team of 5 buyers and 10 supply chain personnel.
• Manage S&OP and all supply chain processes of the company’s national retail network.
Achievements:
• Increase 40% in retail sales of the company in a year due to successful implementation of procurement
& supply chain processes of the company’s retail network (92 PoS nationally).
• 20% reduction in procurement costs. 10% increase in procurement team’s productivity.
05/2006 – 02/2007 Imperial Tobacco Greece S.A., Athens (Multinational Tobacco Company, leading
brands such as Davidoff, Slim Line, West etc)
Supply Chain Manager (2nd line management position, reporting to CFO)
Main Responsibilities
• Management of supply chain activities for Greece, Cyprus & Malta, 3PL contracts, customs formalities.
• Implementation of various supply chain projects for the Greek market
Achievements:
• Successful roll out of SAP installation in cooperation with IT, Finance, sales as project manager
• Prosperous implementation of Sarbanes – Oxley act as a key user.
02/2002 – 04/2006 Perfetti Van Melle Hellas S.A., Athens (FMCG/ Food, leading brands vivident, big
babol, mentos etc)
Supply Chain Manager (2nd line management position, reporting to CFO)
Main Responsibilities
• Implement and manage integrated regional S&OP process (Greece, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Romania)
• Warehouse and transport management (lean projects, ABC, traceability, HACCP, distribution redesign)
• Lead a team of 10 people, 50 x-van salesmen (replenishment & stock), SAP projects (key-user), ISO.
Achievements:
• Reduction of stock aging by 32% in 6 months, increased profit margin by 15% for Greece
• Regional inventory turnover improved by 20% due to adaptation of new S&OP planning process.
01/2001 – 01/2002 ICAP Group of companies, Athens (Financial services). Financial Analyst role
EDUCATION
11/2017 – 03/2018
09/1997 – 09/1998
09/1992 – 09/1996
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification – University of Georgia, US
MSc in Finance - Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland
BSc in Business Administration – Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB)
OTHER SKILLS
Professional:
Languages:
Sports:
Microsoft Office: expert. Advanced SAP user. Lean 6 Sigma.
Greek (mother tongue), Fluent English, Good Italian & French.
Swimming (professional)
REFERENCES: Available on request
