Zoran Orlic
Consultant
Experience
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 3 months Belgrade, Serbia
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
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years Serbia
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
- Work closely with purchasing, production and sales department in order to execute production and sales plans
- Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers
- Responsible for engagement of 3PL providers (freight forwarders, transportation companies), negotiations and pricing
- Managing IT systems and business applications in the logistics and production environment
- Develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that internal and client needs are met
- Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements
- Fully responsible for budget planning process and execution
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
4 years Serbia
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 negotiation in tender processes with designers, construction companies and equipment vendors
- Responsible for contracting with execution of contracts with all vendors (services and equipment)
- Fully responsible for Business and Budget planning process and execution
- Supervision of 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
Achievements/results:
- During 2016 I was responsible for conclusion of several contracts with designing companies according to the project budget. Management of team for issuing of location permit and construction permit
- During 2016 to 2018 led negotiations with Serbian Development Agency (Razvojna Agencija Srbije) for awarding incentives for the project. Led the application process and process of signing the Agreement with Ministry of Economy of Republic of Serbia
- During 2016/2017 I've managed team for the conclusion of several contracts with vendors/producers of production lines and installation of food processing equipment
- During 2017/2018 concluded contracts with the main contractor for building of the factory (production and other premises)
- 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
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
5 years Angola
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 the companies and its incorporation, Sales and Supply Chain integration
- P&L and Budget control of all markets
- Territory coverage: Angola, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
- Managing the team of 6 people in HQ
- Reporting to owners and shareholders of companies
Achievements/results:
- During 2012 and 2013 managed the establishment process of distribution companies in Zambia and Mozambique
- Negotiations with freight forwarding companies like DHL, Damco (transport and customs clearance) regarding supply of products
- Implemented policies of shareholders and policies of the Nelt Group in all companies
- Decreased logistics and sales costs on the markets. Managed teams responsible for supply planning. Stock levels have been adjusted to reach targeted values in Balance Sheet
- Business planning and negotiations for extension of distribution portfolio (Nestle, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Ferrero, Mars) in Angola and Mozambique
- Annual budget planning for all the markets
Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
5 years Serbia
Business Unit Manager – 3PL Services
NELT CO d.o.o
- Managed the Business Unit of the company, team of five managers, responsible for sales of logistics services (warehousing, transportation, value added services, freight forwarding) and rent services; total employees - over 120 – 5 direct reports
- 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
Achievements/results:
- Increased the number of clients in international transport (Danone, Mars, Ferrero)
- Increased the number of long-term clients in warehousing services (TDR, K&K Electronics, Ball Packaging, Dr Oetker)
- Increased the number of clients in freight forwarding services (TDR, K&K Electronics, Dr Oetker, Kraft Foods International i.e. Mondeleze). Extension of range of services for the client P&G
- Implemented new policies and bonus system in BU (3PL services - warehousing and transportation)
- Managed the project of internal logistics setup for the client Philip Morris International inside the factory in Nis, Serbia
- Decreased 3PL expenses for 8.2% vs. plan, increased profit for 8% vs. plan (2011)
- Improved existing software base and implemented new reporting procedures in area of rent services (implementation of sophisticated IT solution for control of invoicing and reporting) and transportation services (GPS system tracking)
- Managed BU team in implementation of ISO 9001:2008 and HACCP in repacking and value-added services operations
- Increased the level of services in co-packing operations (became official Procter & Gamble co-packing site awarded general mark 100%, for Kraft Foods awarded 98.8% during official KF Audit)
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
4 years Serbia
Operations Manager
NELT CO d.o.o
- Manager of Supply Chain of company, team of six managers and over 400 employees
- Reporting to General Manager and to the owners of company
- Responsible for operations of four main departments in Supply Chain organization: Supply planning and purchasing, Warehouse and Transportation, Customer Service and Logistics Service Providing Department
- Territory coverage: Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro
- Project Manager in 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
Achievements/results:
- Led project "Optimization of stocks level" – moving from 24 to 48 hours in orders delivery. Decreased inventory period (IP) for 15-20%, kept "case fill rate" (CFR) above 98%
- Managed Supply Chain team and awarded as best distributor of Procter & Gamble in region. Ranked in top 5 distributors in CEEMEA
- Implemented new sales/distribution policies in reverse logistics process
- Led team of managers in implementation of warehouse management system (GOLD). Increased picking accuracy, implemented FEFO, lot traceability. Optimized number of employees in warehouses and delivery
Jan 1999 - Dec 2005
6 years Serbia
IT Manager
NELT CO d.o.o
- Managed IT department of Nelt Group
- Reported to General Manager and to the owners of company
- Territory coverage: Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro
- Member of Management Team
- Project Manager for ERP implementation in the Nelt group
- Project Manager for implementation of ordering tool through mobile devices for sales force
Aug 1997 - Feb 2000
2 years 7 months Serbia
Information System Support Manager
A & P d.o.o
Maintenance of:
- IMS (Inventory Management System) - Stock Control, Bill of Materials, Stock issues for Production, Purchase of Raw Materials, Physical Stock Taking
- 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:
- General ledger for foreign currency (Microsoft Access)
- Ageing Analysis (Microsoft Access)
- Depreciation and Revaluation module
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.
Languages
Serbian
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Elementary
Education
Oct 1995 - Jun 1997
Belgrade University
Postgraduate studies · Thermo-technology · Belgrade, Serbia
Oct 1989 - Jun 1995
Belgrade University
Thermo-technology · Belgrade, Serbia
Oct 1984 - Jun 1988
Belgrade High School
Belgrade, Serbia
Certifications & licenses
ISO 9001:2008
HACCP
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