Zoran Orlic
Consultant
Experience
Consultant
Cycle d.o.o.
- Analyzing, redesigning and improvement of business processes in logistics and supply chain
- Consulting activities with clients regarding workflow and process implementation in logistics activities
- Managing and monitoring implementation process of systems in warehousing, distribution and transportation
Logistics Director
Fabrika decje hrane d.o.o.
- Managing all logistics operations in the factory – warehousing, transportation and customer service activities
- Planning and implementing material flow management systems to meet production requirements
- Working closely with purchasing, production and sales departments to execute production and sales plans
- Supervising the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers
- Engaging 3PL providers (freight forwarders, transportation companies), negotiations and pricing
- Managing IT systems and business applications in the logistics and production environment
- Developing logistics plans and procedures to ensure that internal and client needs are met
- Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements
- Fully responsible for budget planning process and execution
Project Manager Baby Food Factory
Nelt Co d.o.o.
Managing finance and operation activities of founder company and supervision of its legal activities on Cyprus
Managing and negotiating tender processes with designers, construction companies and equipment vendors
Contracting and execution of contracts with all vendors (services and equipment)
Fully responsible for business and budget planning process and execution
Supervising teams responsible for marketing planning and brand launch on targeted markets
Fully responsible for implementation of business processes and integration of IT solutions within planned deadlines
Reporting to shareholders of founder company
Member of Supervisory Board of Directors
During 2016 responsible for conclusion of several contracts with designing companies according to the project budget and management of team for issuing of location and construction permits
Led negotiations with Serbian Development Agency for awarding incentives and signing the agreement with Ministry of Economy of Republic of Serbia (2016–2018)
Managed team for conclusion of contracts with vendors/producers of production lines and installation of food processing equipment (2016–2017)
Concluded contracts with main contractor for building of the factory premises (2017–2018)
Successfully executed all activities within agreed timing and within available budgeted funds of 34 MM EUR
Leading the team for implementation of ERP, logistics and customer service operations and procedures
Head of Operations Support for the African Market
Nelt Co d.o.o.
Managing team for operations support in Sub-Saharan Africa
Full responsibility for business development, setting up of companies and incorporation, sales and supply chain integration
P&L and budget control of all markets
Territory coverage: Angola, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Managing a team of 6 people in HQ
Reporting to owners and shareholders of companies
Managed establishment process of distribution companies in Zambia and Mozambique (2012–2013)
Negotiated with freight forwarding companies (DHL, Damco) regarding transport and customs clearance
Implemented shareholder and Nelt Group policies in all companies
Decreased logistics and sales costs, managed supply planning teams and adjusted stock levels to target values
Business planning and negotiations for extension of distribution portfolio (Nestle, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Ferrero, Mars)
Annual budget planning for all markets
Business Unit Manager – 3PL Services
Nelt Co d.o.o.
Managing the business unit, team of five managers responsible for sales of logistics services (warehousing, transportation, value added services, freight forwarding) and rent services; total employees over 120
Responsible for BU operations
Territory coverage: Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Montenegro
P&L and budget control of BU
Member of management leading team
Reporting to owners of company
Increased number of clients in international transport (Danone, Mars, Ferrero)
Increased long-term clients in warehousing services (TDR, K&K Electronics, Ball Packaging, Dr Oetker)
Increased clients in freight forwarding services (TDR, K&K Electronics, Dr Oetker, Kraft Foods International/Mondelez); extended services for P&G
Implemented new policies and bonus system in BU
Managed internal logistics setup project for Philip Morris International factory in Niš, Serbia
Decreased 3PL expenses by 8.2% vs. plan and increased profit by 8% vs. plan (2011)
Improved software base and implemented new reporting procedures for rent services (invoicing and reporting) and transportation services (GPS tracking)
Managed BU team in implementation of ISO 9001:2008 and HACCP in repacking and value-added services operations
Increased co-packing service levels (100% general mark for P&G, 98.8% for Kraft Foods during official audit)
Operations Manager
Nelt Co d.o.o.
Managing supply chain organization: supply planning and purchasing, warehouse and transportation, customer service and logistics service providing; team of six managers and over 400 employees
Reporting to general manager and owners of company
Territory coverage: Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro
Project manager for implementation of Warehouse Management System (GOLD)
Project manager for Logistics GDA (General Distributor Assessment)
P&L and budget control of supply chain
Member of management leading team
Led "Optimization of stocks level" project, reducing order delivery time from 48 to 24 hours and decreasing inventory period by 15–20% while maintaining case fill rate above 98%
Managed supply chain team and awarded best distributor of Procter & Gamble in region; ranked in top 5 distributors in CEEMEA
Implemented new sales/distribution policies in reverse logistics
Led implementation of warehouse management system (GOLD), increasing picking accuracy, implementing FEFO and lot traceability, and optimizing workforce
IT Manager
Nelt Co d.o.o.
- Managing IT department of Nelt Group covering Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro
- Reporting to general manager and owners of company
- Member of management team
- Project manager for ERP implementation in Nelt Group
- Project manager for implementation of ordering tool through mobile devices for sales force
Information System Support Manager
A & P d.o.o.
- Maintaining IMS (Inventory Management System): stock control, bill of materials, stock issues for production, purchase of raw materials, physical stock taking
- Maintaining FMS (Financial Management System): control of transaction register, general ledger, bookkeeping transactions, various adjustments (AcuCobol Application, SCO Open Server 5.0.4)
- System and network administration
- Project leader for general ledger for foreign currency, ageing analysis and depreciation and revaluation modules (Microsoft Access)
Summary
Master of Mechanical Engineering with over 20 years of working experience in FMCG industry – mostly in Nelt Group, one of the biggest and the strongest distributor in the market/region. Possess strong Business know-how, business development and project management and cross functional team management experience with proven track record in business operations activities including general management, supply chain, sales and logistics.
Possess start up experience, organization setting and international experience as well.
Skills
Due To It Background, Excellent Knowledge Of Rdbms (Sql Server, Mysql, Oracle), Microsoft Office, Internet Tools.
Languages
Education
Belgrade University
Postgraduate studies · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Major in Thermo-technology · Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade University
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Major in Thermo-technology · Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade High School
Belgrade, Serbia
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