Milan Demeter
Prague
Summary
As a Manager Warehousing & LSP CZ/SK at Philip Morris International, I've led the warehousing operations and strategy for the Czech and Slovak markets, overseeing a team of professionals and managing a multimillion-dollar budget. I have 10+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, working with diverse clients and partners across various industries and regions. My core competencies include business transformation, project management, budgeting, procurement and operational effectiveness. I am passionate about delivering the best service to our customers, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement and efficiency. I am also fluent in English, Slovak, and German, and have a good understanding of the Asian work culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Warehousing & LSP CZ/SK
Philip Morris International
2022.11 - Current
- Operations management of FAW, E-commerce & POSM WH CZ/SK
- SAP S/4 retail launch - product system flow setup within own channels and WH
- Procurement: temporary FAW (lease), temporary LSP (FAW handling), permanent high-bay FAW (construction), permanent LSP (FAW handling), Slovakia FAW+LSP
- New LSP process preparation, launch and hypercare
- Departmental restructuring - executive tasks outsourced to 3rd party
- New systems launch in own sales channels (SAP S/4)
- Budgeting
- Legal and regulatory adherence
- EU TPD tobacco tracking & tracing implementation phase 2 (OTP implementation)
- Inventory management.
Manager Supply Chain & Distribution & Warehouse
Philip Morris International
2019.06 - 2022.11
- Operations management of FAW and E-commerce (ABCD reward during pandemic - no negative impact to operations)
- Led the restructuring of the operating model (Recognition of excellence award)
- Procurement of new A-grade FAW, 3rd party LSP & E-comm WH - FAW & E-comm operations merged, creating savings, increased effectivity & exploiting synergies
- New systems launch in own sales channels (internal sales system, Salesforce)
- Budgeting
- Legal and regulatory adherence
- EU TPD tobacco tracking & tracing implementation
- Inventory management.
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
E-logis International, s.r.o.
2014.02 - 2019.06
- Logistic project management (project preparation, initiation, customer care, maintenance, improvement)
- HR management (15-20 employees, including warehouse workers/supervisors, truck drivers, accountants, etc.)
- Procurement strategic sourcing (multiple warehouses with associated services, own truck fleet with associated services, operations and budget optimization)
- Company asset management (sites, offices, trucks, etc.)
- Business relations management
- Lots of experience in naval, air and road transportation
- Good understanding of Asian (Korean) work culture and etiquette as company is owned by a Korean and most clients are as well.
Recruitment Manager
S&D&S Company, s. r. o.
2013.05 - 2013.07
- Acquisition of human resources, personal interviews and selection
- Responsibility for creating a functional website
- Analysis of competition
- Database creation
- Communication with Austrian partners and reporting.
Ticketing Agent
Pelicantravel.com
2008.09 - 2013.05
- Processing of incoming transactions on company accounts for portals pelikan.sk, pelikan.cz, pelikan.hu and flipo.pl
- Issuing of flight tickets, voluntary and involuntary changes, issuing documents for additional services
- Communication with airline representatives and business partners
- Ticket refunds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gymnázium Pankúchova 6
Bratislava, BL05.2007
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Budgeting
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Key Performance Indicators
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Quality assurance standards
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Compliance Management
Awards
- Above and beyond the call of duty - Philip Morris International, 06/2021, Covid pandemic impact mitigation effort.
- Recognition of excellence award - Philip Morris International, 04/2022, For exceptional performance that has truly demonstrated PMI values in action.
Languages
Slovak
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Czech
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Korean
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Manager Warehousing & LSP CZ/SK
Philip Morris International
2022.11 - Current
Manager Supply Chain & Distribution & Warehouse
Philip Morris International
2019.06 - 2022.11
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
E-logis International, s.r.o.
2014.02 - 2019.06
Recruitment Manager
S&D&S Company, s. r. o.
2013.05 - 2013.07
Ticketing Agent
Pelicantravel.com
2008.09 - 2013.05
High School Diploma -
Gymnázium Pankúchova 6
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