Played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of SAP TM (Embedded) for a large S4 transformation greenfield project, involved in scoping, designing, and executing.
Modeled and documented business processes.
Collaborated with key business stakeholders to conduct business process analysis, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
Worked with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize transportation planning and execution processes, such as EWM, Sales SD, and Sourcing MM.
Conducted requirements engineering.
Developed and delivered a SAP TM training plan and materials.
Designed test cases and test plans.
Conducted training sessions (on-site in Germany and Shanghai) covering all SAP TM areas, including Transportation Planning, Execution, Event Management, Charge Management with freight agreement setup, Analytics, and Reporting.
Provided Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 (L3 for Standard Customization) support during all testing phases (SITs, UAT, Hypercare).
Customized and implemented Freight Unit and Freight Order Management, focusing on Transportation Planning & Transport Cockpit, Charge Calculation, and Freight Settlement.
Performed error analysis, replication, resolution, self-correction of standard customizations, escalated to developers, and retested.
Designed and implemented TM Forms in collaboration with a developer.
Prepared functional and technical design specifications.
Acted as a bridge between the customer (business, IT, key users) and developers to implement business requirements.
Managed the backlog, including prioritization, detailing requirements, and effort estimation.
Aug 2021 - May 2022
10 months
Freelancer & Interim Logistics Manager
Self-employed
Provided consulting and coaching with a focus on:
TM process analysis and design.
SAP TM pre-study.
Supply chain management.
Procurement logistics, including freight service purchasing and freight price calculation.
Distribution logistics.
Warehouse logistics.
Forwarding and transportation management, including optimization.
Used and implemented various transport management and freight exchange platforms, including digital transport markets like Transporeon, Timocom, Transwide.
Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
8 months
Logistics Manager
Gigant Verpackungs-Technik GmbH
Led the centralization and development of a logistics and transportation department.
Coordinated and managed the entire supply chain and external partners.
Analyzed and optimized processes in terms of cost, quality, and productivity.
Organized and processed transport requirements (inbound and outbound).
Managed tender processes, benchmarking, freight purchasing, and complaints.
Handled quality and dispute management.
Mar 2017 - Jan 2021
3 years 11 months
Head of Operations (Division Manager for the RO, MD, Southeastern Europe market to GR, BG)
LKW Walter Internationale Transportorganisation AG
Managed and grew the division’s market with full sales and profit responsibility (profit center, approx. 250–300 FTL shipments weekly, annual turnover around €15 million).
Held personnel responsibility for six employees and about 250 3PL carriers.
Conducted sales and purchasing activities, including customer acquisition, strategy planning, control, implementation of sales and business development strategies, and price negotiations with multinational buyers.
Led project management tasks:
Supported as a Product Owner in the rollout of new TMS solutions.
Served as a Key User.
Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
5 years 3 months
Transport Manager
LKW Walter Internationale Transportorganisation AG
Managed and developed transport lanes and markets (RO, MD, Southeastern Europe).
Organized, planned, and controlled international transport (day-to-day operations).
Coordinated and ensured the smooth operation of the transport chain.
Conducted purchasing and sales activities (shippers and freight forwarders/carriers).
Coordinated and managed over 50 freight carriers.
Handled quality and dispute management.
Languages
Serbian
Native
Bulgarian
Advanced
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
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Education
WU Executing Academy (University of Economics Vienna)
Professional Master of Leadership & Business Administration · Leadership & Business Administration · Vienna, Austria
WU Executing Academy (University of Economics Vienna)
BBA, Diploma in Business Administration (aDipl.BW) · Business Administration · Vienna, Austria
Certifications & licenses
SAP Certification Certified Application Associate - Business Process Integration SAP/S4 Hana 2020