Gal Engel

Rnd Operations Team Leader @ SolarEdge Technologies

About

Operations and Supply Chain leader with deep experience supporting fast-moving R&D environments in global tech and hardware companies. Skilled at strengthening procurement processes, improving planning accuracy, and removing operational bottlenecks so engineering and production teams deliver on time. I bring hands-on leadership, strong vendor-management capabilities, and a practical, systems-driven approach to inventory, logistics, and prototype/NPI support. Experienced across energy, medical devices, and cybersecurity, with a track record of stabilizing supply, improving workflows, and driving predictable, efficient execution. Passionate about scaling operations, building clear processes, and helping teams work faster and more reliably.

Country

Israel

City

Herzliya

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Cybersecurity Hardware, Energy & Power Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Operational Problem-Solving, Process Design & Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration with Engineering, PM, and Procurement, Team Leadership (managing teams in fast-paced R&D environments), BI & Dashboarding Tools (experience creating performance dashboards), Project & Workflow: Jira, Agile PLM, ERP/MRP: Priority, Oracle, SAP, RMA & Aftermarket Service, ECO & BOM Management, Logistics & Fulfillment, NPI / Prototype Operations, Production Planning, R&D Operations Support, Inventory Optimization, Procurement & Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management

Experience

Rnd Operations Team Leader

SolarEdge Technologies

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Herzliya Area, Israel

Lead a team of 6 supporting ~20 engineering groups across multiple R&D domains, ensuring material readiness, vendor coordination, and smooth execution from prototype to release. Manage dozens of suppliers worldwide, overseeing procurement, logistics, and prototype shipments for ~10 new projects annually while supporting numerous sustaining projects. Implemented a structured procurement methodology and an end-to-end production request process from drawings to supplier PO to invoice, reducing delays and improving transparency for engineers and PMs. Drove improvements in ECO cycles, BOM accuracy, and execution workflows, reducing rework and stabilizing turnaround times for engineering deliverables. Work daily with Priority, Oracle, Agile PLM, and Jira to manage materials, project requirements, and cross-team alignment. Act as the operational focal point for R&D, resolving bottlenecks, managing lead times, and supporting project managers with real-time operational insights.

RMA Service Planner

Spectrum Dynamics Medical

2018-6 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 8 mos

Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel

Managed spare parts inventory across 2 global warehouses with 95% accuracy, ensuring consistent parts availability for service teams. Improved stock levels for high-demand components, stabilizing service operations and reducing downtime for medical systems. Managed RMA service orders, repair workflows, and production plans while coordinating with 3rd-party vendors for receiving, deliveries, and cycle counts. Maintained master data in the MRP system, including BOM structures, SKUs, pricing, and configuration rules.

Planner

Check Point Software

2015-12 - 2017-12 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Israel

Managed inventory, material planning, and order fulfillment for high-end cybersecurity appliances, supporting multiple new product launches. Drove improvements in forecast accuracy, stock levels, and order execution KPIs, contributing to a 98% cycle-count accuracy. Oversaw vendor and warehouse operations, creating an online dashboard to improve visibility into inventory, orders, and consumption trends. Executed production planning, BOM management, and ECR implementation using SAP, while coordinating with subcontractors to ensure on-time builds and deliveries. Produced ongoing operational reports and performance metrics to support supply chain decisions and identify process gaps.