Agnieszka Kudlacik
Summary
Organized and motivated individual, with over 15 years of experience working in global multinationals as well as SME in medical device sector. I have ability to present most complex issues in simplified, easy to understand manner. I am data orientated and strongly believe that past will inform the future in most of planned activities.
I have keen interest in sustainability in supply chain, having written my dissertation in Sustainable development in supply chain design.
I am opened to new opportunities and embrace change when it comes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Lead for Planning
Aerogen
Galway, Galway
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of planners, to develop core competencies to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and teamwork to support the delivery of exceptional service to our customers.
- Responsible for end-to-end Planning Function in Aerogen to include Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Resource Planning, Production Planning and Replenishment Planning.
- Perform and manage complex planning projects to build on standardized planning processes and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
- Enable Planners to set and monitor inventory level targets in line with company strategy.
- Participate in and facilitate New Product Introduction phase in / out of products to minimize obsolescence and ensure time to market.
- Co-ordinate Supply Chain & Operation/s alignment, support Sales & Operations planning process, owner of supply meeting of SOFP process.
- Develop and monitor planning KPI’s. with a focus on tracking performance to plans.
Senior Buyer Planner
Aerogen
Galway, Galway
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Manage team of production planners to ensure trained, empowered and fully component team provides service to operations and support exceptional customer service
- Reports products and material availability issues.
- Set and monitor inventory levels for manufactured components in line with company's inventory targets.
- Participate and facilitate New Product Introductions, phase in and phase out changes to current configurations in cooperation with manufacture engineering, operations and quality departments.
- Co-ordinate supply chain & operations alignment, support of SOFP process roll out.
- Management of outsourced activities : aligning commitments with available capacity, purchasing forecast creation, relationship development, purchase order book management
- Supply Chain support for transfer of manufacturing site.
Buyer/Production Planner
Aerogen
Galway, Galway
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisting with monthly forecasting and S&OP process.
- Plan and execute procurement of finished goods and raw materials from global manufacturers and suppliers.
- Report on product and material availability issues, troubleshoot where necessary.
- Engage with customer service on order scheduling and production planning to ensure high levels of customer service.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of key KPI's.
- Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information.
- Expedite operations to avoid or minimize impact of delayed resource availability.
- Support of decision making by providing analysis on past sales, past receipts and projected requirement.
- Creating of production plans for finished goods, reports on schedule appearance
Buyer/Planner
Synecco Ltd.
Galway, Gal
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Developing customer demand orientated customer support structure by end to end supply chain activities ie gathering, analyzing forecast, monitoring supply and managing international shipments.
- Managing supply issues and customer escalations by close cooperation with Chinese suppliers to priorities deliveries. Opening effective line of communication on critical supply issues with daily updates on a progress.
- Solving ad hoc supply issues connected with quality, supply, customs problems.
- Maintaining and developing supply via contract manufacturing: output commitment monitoring, reporting on the potential manufacturing issues, agreeing on the shipping dates.
- Developing reporting structures based on the data input such as forecast accuracy, shipping projections, weekly demand profiles.
- Supply chain support during market introduction of product lines complainant with ISO 80369.
Purchasing Specialist
Alere International
Galway, Galway
04.2012 - 08.2015
- Maintaining and developing the supplier base through: relationship development, supplier selection, supply agreements including price negotiation, supplier monitoring and evaluation.
- Carrying out purchasing process on a daily basis - order placement for stock, non-stock, and capital equipment items based either on MRP process or direct customer orders.
- Maintaining data input accuracy and executing material requirements planning (MRP) in ERP (SAP) on weekly basis.
- Reviewing and maintaining planning and purchasing contingencies to ensure continued supply of product to our customers.
- Managing supply issues and customer escalations. Interface with supplying divisions to expedite delivery. Communicate on critical supply issues, and provide progress updates to multiple sales organizations.
- Supporting other team members and management with day-to-day activities, by providing reports, sharing relevant information, supporting team training as designated trainer.
Education
Sustainability Leaders Programme -
Climate Academy
01-2024
Supervisory Excellence -
Galway Executive Skillnet
10-2022
QQI LEVEL 5 in Project Management -
DCM Learning
09-2021
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin02-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gdansk Higher School of Humanities
Gdansk, Poland06-2005
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Performance Tracking
- Production Scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Communications management
- Contingency Planning
- Data Management
- Staff Training
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Clear Communication
- Inventory Oversight
- Multi-tasking strength
- Purchase Order Management
Languages
Polish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Section Lead for Planning
Aerogen
01.2023 - Current
Senior Buyer Planner
Aerogen
04.2018 - 12.2022
Buyer/Production Planner
Aerogen
10.2017 - 03.2018
Buyer/Planner
Synecco Ltd.
03.2016 - 09.2017
Purchasing Specialist
Alere International
04.2012 - 08.2015
Sustainability Leaders Programme -
Climate Academy
Supervisory Excellence -
Galway Executive Skillnet
QQI LEVEL 5 in Project Management -
DCM Learning
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Dublin Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gdansk Higher School of Humanities
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