Nick Panasar

Led the end-to-end delivery of a SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM / TD / SD) ERP programme, covering project initiation, detailed requirements gathering, operating model definition, system design, build, testing, cutover, and global Go Live across Europe, Asia, and North America. Ensured the ERP solution supported key supply chain, manufacturing, and planning operations to enable future business growth.

Conducted cross-functional workshops with Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to capture business requirements, define the future operating model, and map end-to-end system design. Consolidated over 150 requirements into structured documentation aligned with SAP standards.

Shaped solution design and vendor engagement during the early discovery phase, supporting selection of best-fit technology partners and ensuring the system design covered production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain forecasting.

Managed D365 configuration and troubleshooting, ensuring alignment with business processes and resolving integration issues between D365, SAP SCM modules, and surrounding systems.

Supported Grain data model changes to lead ingestion of planning data into Snowflake and Footprint, enabling enterprise reporting and analytics development.

Managed scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across international teams spanning Europe, Asia, and the US, maintaining integrated project plans, issue logs, and executive reporting to drive stakeholder alignment and delivery momentum.

Enabled the integration of AI-powered demand forecasting tools into supply chain planning processes, improving forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and operational decision-making across multiple regions.

Led SIT, UAT, and data migration phases, including design of test scenarios, defect triage management, and coordination of test execution to validate supply chain and manufacturing workflows prior to deployment.

Delivered detailed cutover planning, business readiness activities, and hypercare support, ensuring a smooth and coordinated Go Live and full operational handover to business teams.

Performed detailed site surveys with CBRE agents and created comprehensive reports on potential warehouses across Hungary, Poland, France, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, evaluating infrastructure suitability for high-efficiency logistics operations.

Negotiated developer incentives totaling over €100,000 while assessing and recommending various warehouse sites for workforce availability, transportation, connectivity, layout, loading, energy usage and condition of warehouse into PowerPoint presentations to C-Suite and Directors.

Managed the IT and operational readiness of a 12,000 sqm fulfilment warehouse in Leipzig, coordinating cross-functional workstreams in IT, Product Development, Procurement, Facilities, HR, Finance, and Sales to achieve a fully integrated warehouse launch.

Deployed SAP EWM to optimise stock control, automated order picking, and real-time inventory updates, and facilitated system integration to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Managed the installation of handling systems, shelving, CCTV, modular offices, lighting, cabling, packing terminals, signage and refreshment facilities. This included new suppliers within the EU and carrying out due diligence.

Facilitated with commercial lawyers on both sides to agree a 10-year lease agreement including negotiation of terms and conditions for a new Lille Warehouse as part of the European expansion.

Mentored three permanent Junior Project Managers, effectively delegating project tasks and implementing governance frameworks for stock auditing, demand forecasting, and cycle counting. Developed a standardised playbook to streamline and replicate successful warehouse expansions across Europe.

Rescued the WMS Data Migration Project, which had failed prior attempts, by devising and executing a comprehensive data migration plan after analysis of previous failure points. This included implementing agreed technical scope, change control, streamlined communication channels, and robust data protocols to ensure a successful migration.

Executed comprehensive data mapping, implementing validation scripts and automated checks to guarantee a seamless transfer of warehouse data, with zero disruption to live inventory operations.

Enhanced stock management by integrating the new system with existing logistics platforms, enabling real-time inventory tracking, warehouse performance analytics, and automated reporting for improved decision-making.

Delivered the Oracle ERP Store Lifecycle Management & Labour function as part of the ERP transformation.

Facilitated Vision & Backlog workshops to gather and refine complex business requirements, covering critical areas like Labour Management (with payroll integration) and Property Management (automated lease payments).

Directed Agile sprints with a third-party partner, utilizing Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives and UAT to ensure iterative delivery.

Deployed Privileged Access Management (PAM) module implementing MFA including automating user provisioning and de-provisioning to enhance system security.

Implemented advanced security frameworks, deploying real-time monitoring and alerting systems to safeguard enterprise data.

Configured audit logging in Oracle ERP to monitor user activity, critical transactions, and administrative operations, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

Led a cross-functional project team (Business Analysts, IT Architects, SMEs, QA, Data Engineers), aligning technical solutions with business goals and driving efficient execution.

Engaged C-Suite and senior stakeholders, delivering strategic updates and managing expectations to drive project success.

Managed Training and Documentation using a 'Train the Trainer' approach, ensuring effective system adoption and knowledge transfer.

Executed a seamless Go-Live, overseeing Cutover, Hypercare support, and a smooth transition to the Pepco Service Team for stable post-deployment operations.

Led the successful migration of Wilko’s website to the SAP Hybris Ecommerce platform, replacing the end-of-life Venda content management system and ensuring a seamless transition.

Developed a detailed content tracking system using Google Sheets, mapping required articles for each web page in the new hierarchy, including creation status, assigned merchandisers, and QA checks for desktop, tablet, and mobile views.

Configured the BazaarVoice feedback portal, enhancing user engagement and feedback capabilities.

Conducted comprehensive UAT sessions, covering critical functions like user registration, checkout processes, and promotional features to ensure a robust e-commerce experience.

Streamlined content management processes, collaborating with merchandisers, copywriters, and creative teams to optimize efficiency and workflow.

Monitored website performance metrics, compiling concise COB email reports for key stakeholders.

Reviewed and refined web hierarchy and taxonomy, working closely with the Head of Merchandising to align with Ecommerce platform upgrade.

Coordinated resource allocation for stock catalogue re-categorization, overseeing CSV imports into SAP Hybris and optimizing SEO, search algorithms, brand redirects, canonical URLs, stop words, and synonyms.