Margarita Tzimpili
Athens,I
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain and Demand Planning expert with a proven track record at Unilever Greece, enhancing forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency. Excelled in team management and analytical thinking, driving significant cost savings and operational improvements. Skilled in negotiation and communication, adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration for optimal inventory and production outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Demand Lead IC and Member of IC Leadership
Unilever Greece
04.2018 - Current
- Supply Chain Representative at Unilever Ice Cream Business Unit responsible for the forecasting process quality and End to End Supply Chain topics
- Managed local co-packer, innovation project management, cost saving initiatives, and supply planning
- Oversaw repacking, inventory management, logistics network balance, obsoletes, remnants, and broker sales
- Managed export operations to NOMAK countries
Demand Planning Manager Ambient Foods
Unilever Greece
01.2011 - 03.2018
- Led foods planning team
- Managed S&OP process
- Interacted with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Provided input and offered suggestions to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs.
Supply Planning of Finished Products for the Food
Unilever Greece
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Created and executed weekly supply plans for finished products
- Negotiated Supply Agreements with Unilever Sourcing Units
- Repacking Planning
SU Production Planner and MRP Controller
Unilever Greece
10.2004 - 12.2006
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
Procurement: Buyer of RPM of the Local Savory/Dres
Unilever Greece
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
Procurement, Buyer of Co-packing Products
Knorr Bestfoods Hellas
01.1998 - 12.2002
Sales Excellence Team
Knorr Bestfoods Hellas
01.1994 - 12.1998
Education
Postgraduate Seminar - Business Administration And Management
Athens University of Economics And Business
Athens, Greece10-1994
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Athens University of Economics And Business
Athens Greece10-1993
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem solving
- E2E Mindset
- Team Management
- Communication
- Strong Agility
- Resilience
- Influencing skills
Certification
- Scottwork Advancing Negotiation Skills, July 2022
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Market Demand Lead IC and Member of IC Leadership
Unilever Greece
04.2018 - Current
Demand Planning Manager Ambient Foods
Unilever Greece
01.2011 - 03.2018
Supply Planning of Finished Products for the Food
Unilever Greece
01.2007 - 12.2010
SU Production Planner and MRP Controller
Unilever Greece
10.2004 - 12.2006
Procurement: Buyer of RPM of the Local Savory/Dres
Unilever Greece
09.2003 - 12.2004
Procurement, Buyer of Co-packing Products
Knorr Bestfoods Hellas
01.1998 - 12.2002
Sales Excellence Team
Knorr Bestfoods Hellas
01.1994 - 12.1998
Postgraduate Seminar - Business Administration And Management
Athens University of Economics And Business
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Athens University of Economics And Business
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