Lenka Kovarova
Wassenaar
Summary
Accomplished Global Category Manager with a proven track record at Inter IKEA Systems B.V., adept in Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement and Leadership. Excelled in optimizing supply chains on a global scale, significantly mitigating business risks, and enhancing supplier relationships. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging data analytics for market trend capitalization and category development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Category Manager
Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
04.2024 - Current
- Scope: Professional Services & Facility management Services on global IKEA scale
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
Global Category Manager
IKEA of Sweden AB
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Scope: CAPEX/OPEX & Energy on global IKEA scale
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
Global Category Manager
IKEA Industry
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Scope: Foils, Edge-band, Honeycomb and other Packaging material for all IKEA Industry production sites globally
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
Purchase Manager
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Scope: Procurement of raw material for 8 production sites within IKEA supply chain (Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden, Portugal, Lithuania, Russia)
- Led procurement process transformation across 8 production sites - from decentralized to centralized procurement
- Created team of Senior lead buyers and established Category way of procurement
- Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals.
Commercial Manager
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
09.2006 - 08.2011
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
- Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion.
- Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
- Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and sales reports.
Supply Chain Specialist
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
02.2002 - 08.2006
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Economincs
Bratislava, Slovakia09.2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Category development
- Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement
- Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
Timeline
Global Category Manager
Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
04.2024 - Current
Global Category Manager
IKEA of Sweden AB
06.2019 - 03.2024
Global Category Manager
IKEA Industry
01.2015 - 05.2019
Purchase Manager
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
09.2011 - 12.2014
Commercial Manager
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
09.2006 - 08.2011
Supply Chain Specialist
Swedwood (part of IKEA)
02.2002 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Economincs
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