Milton Bozoky - Interim Project Manager

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Leipzig, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

6 months

France

Interim Project Manager

Amazon

The project involved the preparation, execution, and deployment of various Material Handling Equipment (MHE) across Amazon’s network, including new packaging design and material innovations.
As Project Manager, test scopes, timelines, and go-live priorities for new and retrofitted systems were established.
Project Leadership and Execution: Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans for the rollout of various MHE systems (e.g., automated forklifts, conveyors) across Amazon’s network, including innovative packaging designs and material innovations. Daily milestones were set and coordinated with both internal teams and external vendors.
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication: Ensured continuous alignment among warehouse operations, technical teams, and external partners through regular progress meetings, maintaining complete project transparency.
Operational Oversight and Compliance: Directed comprehensive activities including employee training led by the Learn team, performed detailed machine parts checklists to verify compliance, and monitored setup adherence to safety and operational standards.
Testing, Reporting, and Handover Management: Implemented robust, end-to-end testing protocols, monitored key performance indicators, and facilitated a seamless transition from project completion to regular operations with thorough documentation.

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

3 months

Poland

Commissioning Manager

Amazon

The project involves the comprehensive preparation, execution, and deployment handover of multiple machines developed by Amazon Robotics within their network.
Acting as the Project Manager for the Robotics Deployment Engineering (RDE) team, the role includes leading coordination efforts across external suppliers, IT, Safety, and Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) teams, with the objective of seamlessly integrating the machines into ongoing warehouse activities while ensuring minimal operations disruption.
Project Leadership and Execution: Spearheaded the execution plan for each warehouse by establishing daily milestones, defining technology locations, coordinating machine delivery, and managing Third Party Assembler (3PA) communications. Collaborated closely with the Transportation Operations Management (TOM) team to ensure efficient logistics and timely delivery.
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication: Facilitated ongoing alignment between warehouse operations, Area Managers, and Operations Managers by conducting regular project debriefs. Ensured all stakeholders were prepared and equipped to meet project timelines, deliverables, and location-specific requirements.
Operational Oversight and Compliance: Directed comprehensive activities including employee training led by the Learn team, performed detailed machine parts checklists to verify compliance, and monitored setup adherence to safety and operational standards.
Testing, Reporting, and Handover Management: Led the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) process by enforcing predefined KPIs, ensuring all technical requirements were met. Utilized internal Amazon tools to track daily progress, escalate and resolve safety issues, and manage project handover within the defined timeline. Maintained thorough project documentation to ensure accuracy and facilitate seamless transitions.

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

6 months

Bor, Czech Republic

Interim Manager

Loxxess AG & SE Logistics

Included the ASRS retrofit, focusing on IT errors and the expansion of the system.
It also involved an in-depth analysis of the root causes of inefficiencies in the picking system and its warehouse connections.
Additionally, the project included the creation of a new picking area and the coordination of the ramp-up and ramp-down of the older warehouse.
Project Leadership and Implementation: Served as the project leader for the ASRS retrofit initiative, overseeing all aspects from research to implementation of new features. Conducted check-ups, negotiated prices with external suppliers, and finalized agreements on timelines and software updates.
Implementation of New Manual Picking Area: Orchestrated the successful implementation of a new manual picking area, resulting in an 18% process efficiency improvement and a 9% reduction in order processing time. Defined timelines for new warehouse features, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-go-live. Fulfilled the role of lead project manager, responsible for designing the layout and optimizing process flows from inbound to outbound.
Performance Reporting and Strategy Development: Produced weekly summaries demonstrating constant improvement in order fulfillment rates and a 10% reduction in error rates within shuttle and pick-tower systems. Presented monthly reports to the Board of Directors highlighting an 8% increase in overall warehouse efficiency and outlining strategies for continuous improvement.
Trial-and-Error Warehouse Optimization: Engaged in trial-and-error scenarios, developing and implementing diverse strategies for comprehensive warehouse optimization, resulting in a 10% increase in order fulfillment efficiency. Documented all actions taken to ensure transparency and facilitate knowledge acquisition from lessons learned.
Role in Management Team and Timeline Definition: Integral participant in the management team, playing a key role in defining timelines for new warehouse features by assessing their impact and relevance on production. Proficiently measured time-to-go-live for these enhancements while effectively coordinating with IT and relevant departments.

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 5 months

Stockholm, Sweden

Senior Project Manager – Logistics Innovation

Zalando

The project scope included several innovative initiatives within the Zalando network, such as the implementation of an automated packaging machine, the installation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for various use cases, and supporting the warehouse innovation team, with the total managed project portfolio amounting to around 8 million euros.
Concept Study and Business Case Development: Executed a comprehensive concept study and business case development, including supplier selection, payback time calculation, budget estimation, UPH simulation with the new machine, and scenario analysis for multiple warehouses. Considered support functions, volume, FTE costs, and infrastructure requirements.
Layout Management and Contract Negotiations: Oversaw layout management and contract negotiations, ensuring optimal machine positioning in the warehouse. Conducted daily debriefings with the procurement team to manage contract negotiations, including SLA definition, fixed asset pricing, and payment percentages at key project milestones. Successfully achieved contractually defined KPIs for FAT, SAT, and FT.
Proof of Concept and Implementation: Successfully achieved contractually defined KPIs for proof of concept, resulting in a 20% increase in machine reliability and a 25% reduction in downtime during testing. Implemented project corrections and expanded implementations across the Zalando network.
Ramp-Up Projects Optimization: Monitored the implemented systems with the responsible operations team for continuous improvement and adjustment of both upstream and downstream processes. Retrofitted information into the network with lessons learned and conducted a final calculation of the potential financial benefits compared to the business case predictions.

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

1 year 7 months

Leipzig, Germany

Area Manager – Operations

Amazon

The project scope includes managing multiple warehouse areas (stow, flow, and ship) during both day and night shifts, aiming to meet cut-off times efficiently.
It also involves coordinating all employee-related matters, overseeing team leaders, and directing their daily focus and development.
Human Resources Management: Managed shift balance, employee development, disciplinary actions, and motivated employees to achieve shift targets at the highest level with a customer-focused attitude. Created optimal working conditions for employees by providing necessary work materials, passwords, and handling problem tickets.
Warehouse Operations Management: Managed daily warehouse operations, including the shuttle system, automated packing, and robot transports over a period of 15 months, resulting in a 15% boost in productivity and a 4% reduction in downtime. These improvements significantly enhanced overall performance and increased employee satisfaction by 5%.
Leadership and Supervision: Effectively led and supervised up to 150 departmental employees, fostering a positive work environment. Achieved peak performance, resulting in a 10% increase in employee satisfaction and a 15% reduction in turnover. Simultaneously controlled and monitored operational processes, collaborated cross-functionally to optimize workflows, and achieved corporate objectives, leading to a 3.5% increase in operational efficiency and a 7% reduction in operating costs.
Personnel Statistics and Process Optimization: Administered various personnel statistics, including maintaining attendance lists and vacation planning. Conducted regular employee performance and quality reports, prepared staff appraisals, and oversaw the control, monitoring, and continuous improvement of operational processes. Optimized existing processes in collaboration with other departments to achieve overall corporate objectives.

Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Manager – Development

EVA Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH

The project scope involves supporting as a project manager while acting as a purchasing engineer to negotiate, coordinate, order, and manage the delivery of multiple automotive parts.
These parts will be utilized for prototype testing across various car models.
Conducted daily debriefings with the engineering team responsible for vehicle development: Managed supplier selection by analyzing suppliers' global capabilities, effectiveness in the supply chain, time-to-market, and all aspects of sourcing and delivering internal and external vehicle parts. Utilized multiple strategies for simultaneous price negotiations with different suppliers.
Procurement of Automotive Parts for Testing: Procured over €250,000 monthly in automotive parts for conducting various experiments, including tests on vibration/oscillation behavior, fuel consumption, crash, and endurance. Effectively coordinated logistics delivery to test centers across Germany. Maintained relationships with 35 global suppliers, providing exceptional customer service and earning their trust through consistent reliability and communication.
Implementation of Quality Control Measures: Implemented quality control measures for each batch of delivered parts, resulting in a 30% decrease in defective parts and a 25% improvement in packaging security and safety of sensitive parts. Obtained retro feedback to continuously enhance delivery systems.
Enhancement of Purchasing System: Improved the purchasing system by automating purchase orders and introducing new control features. Collaborated with engineers and CATIA™ designers to select automotive parts for efficient order release. Conducted quality control to improve delivery systems and packaging security.

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year

Wolfratshausen, Germany

Product Manager – Sales

TUNAP GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for two product groups and market expansion in Brazil and Spain.
Led product development and introduction of new products in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to ensure product quality and safety.
Supported and trained the sales team through product training and demonstrations.
Expertise and Product Launch Oversight: Strong technical knowledge and a high affinity for the automotive and chemical industries were essential. A thorough understanding of product launches allowed effective management of product development, testing, pricing, market positioning, and customer presentations. Regulatory requirements like GMP were also taken into account to ensure all products met industry standards. Adhering to GMP guidelines helped ensure product quality and safety.
Competitor Analysis and Market Expansion: Through targeted competitive analysis and market entry strategies, market share in Brazil and Spain was increased by 15%, and revenue grew by 20% in the first year. Significant market penetration was achieved in rural areas. Compliance with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) for safe chemical use and GHS (Globally Harmonized System for chemical classification and labeling) is critical in the chemical industry, ensuring safety and environmental protection, which also boosts market acceptance.
Sales and Technical Support Enhancement: Extensive support for sales and technical teams in Brazil and Spain led to a 20% improvement in sales performance through better product presentation and demos.
Monthly Sales Reporting and Marketing Strategy Development: Generated monthly sales reports for assigned countries, comparing performance against the business case to justify investments. Provided technical support in Brazil and Spain, addressing issues related to products from German headquarters. Developed marketing and sales concepts for specific product groups and organized sales events, including product tests and field trials.

Summary

I am an experienced Industrial Engineer with an MBA, specializing in Project Management, and Risk & Contract Management. My core focus is on delivering cutting-edge solutions by conceptualizing and implementing innovative intralogistics systems. However, my expertise extends well beyond intralogistics, as I have successfully managed complex projects across various industries, including FMCG, Retail, Fashion, Chemical, and Automotive. As a freelancer and interim manager, I concentrate on optimizing processes, ensuring seamless system integration, and delivering tangible value to clients by enhancing operational efficiency and aligning project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

Managing projects and leading teams from business case until deployment, including the implementation of intralogistics solutions, system retrofits, MHE (Material Handling Equipment), conveyor system modernization, and full technology integration with the Warehouse Management/Control System (WMS + WCS). I have successfully implemented/retrofitted: Ultra-high-resolution imaging and scanning systems, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated pack machines, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Outbound/Inbound conveyor system modernization, Warehouse layout optimizations and improvement/selection of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Goods-to-Person (GTP) systems.

Languages

Portuguese

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Sep 2018 - Nov 2020