Gloria Lungu

• Coordinate, supervise and coach purchasing and logistics specialists, planners, schedulers, purchasing and warehouse workforce, ensuring efficient daily operations. • Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain to track and enhance performance across logistics activities. • Created and implemented policies and procedures for logistics operations to streamline processes and improve overall supply chain efficiency. • Planned and optimized material flow management systems to align with production requirements, ensuring timely delivery and availability of materials. • Resolved complex issues related to transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports, customs, and customer service, implementing corrective actions where necessary. • Managed supplier evaluations and contract negotiations for both direct and indirect materials, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company standards. • Established sustainable and efficient procurement processes, contributing to cost reduction and environmental goals. • Negotiated with suppliers and customers to enhance supply chain efficiency and promote sustainable practices. • Analyzed the financial impact of logistics changes, such as modifications to routing, shipping methods, product volumes, or carriers, to optimize costs. • Monitored stock levels, delivery schedules, and transport costs, ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency. • Oversaw inventory management, including cycle counts and inventory accuracy improvements. • Managed data for "Supply Chain Management", using the PSI Penta system, and trained team members on best practices for system use. • Participated in carrier management activities, such as selection, qualification, and performance evaluation, to maintain high service levels.

• Coordinate and implement pre-series projects, new products, and prototypes, ensuring timely execution and delivery in line with customer expectations. • Manage independent demand and forecast requirements in SAP for both customer orders and project needs to maintain an efficient and accurate supply chain. • Build and strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth communication for project and order fulfillment. • Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on customer requirements and production capacity, utilizing the KANBAN system for materials and sub-assemblies to optimize inventory flow. • Initiate customer orders in production, track progress, and coordinate delivery schedules to meet customer deadlines. • Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess or shortages. • Create and maintain purchase orders and scheduling agreements with suppliers, ensuring the alignment of supply needs with production schedules. • Manage supply chain data using SAP, including modules such as MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), and WH (Warehouse Management), to streamline operations and data accuracy.

• Manage and adjust demand forecasts based on evolving customer requirements and production capabilities, ensuring accurate planning. • Initiate production orders for customers, monitor execution progress, and coordinate timely deliveries to meet customer expectations. • Material planning and inventory calculations to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid production disruptions. • Oversee inventory management, focusing on stock accuracy and minimizing excess. • Monitor and assess supplier delivery performance, using target agreements as benchmarks and conducting regular reviews through weekly and monthly meetings or teleconferences. • Develop and track monthly KPIs to support target achievement and improve supplier performance. • Communicate raw material demand forecasts to SAP-connected suppliers via scheduling agreements to ensure continuous supply. • Share monthly forecasts with non-SAP suppliers, ensuring they are aligned with production needs. • Collaborate with the logistics team to optimize and implement efficient logistics processes and systems. • Implement and manage the KANBAN system, improving material flow and minimizing lead times. • Foster strong relationships with customers and suppliers, promoting effective communication and collaboration. • Process purchase orders and manage supplier workflows, tracking deliveries to ensure timely and accurate receipt of materials. • Conduct annual evaluations of suppliers, using the "Click 4 Suppliers" tool to report on delivery performance for raw materials. • Manage logistics-related data in SAP, utilizing modules such as MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), and WH (Warehouse Management) for data accuracy and process efficiency.

• Register internal and external documents received via fax, email, and delegates, ensuring proper filing and documentation. • Organize business meetings and company events, including logistics, scheduling, and necessary preparations. • Coordinate travel arrangements for international business trips, managing itineraries and related logistics for company employees. • Prepare documents, reports, and general communications, ensuring clarity and accuracy. • Determine the required quantities of supplies, office products, and protocol items, and ensure timely restocking. • Assist in recruitment activities, supporting the hiring process and candidate onboarding. • Manage and oversee the company's electronic access control system, ensuring proper functioning and security. • Translate documents to and from English and/or German, providing accurate and contextually appropriate translations. • Manage supplier information and activities in the SAP system, maintaining accurate records. • Administer the company’s intranet page, keeping content up-to-date and relevant for employees.

Core competencies developed: • Effective and efficient application of procurement knowledge in practice • Development and implementation of innovative procurement strategies • Cross-functional understanding of management structures and systems • Analysis of economic and technological developments and market trends • Efficient procurement organization and talent development