CrossFit
Zita Szabo
Budapest
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a track record as a leader, adept at driving strategic vision and fostering team integration. Leveraging a strong blend of leadership, change management skills and structured way of working to align teams with organizational objectives and drive them to succeed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Business Planning AMI EIMEA
Henkel
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented demand planning strategies to support growth and financials in AMI EIMEA region
- Led team of six regional business planners to analyze historical sales data, market trends, and demand drivers to forecast future product demand
- Managed S&OP process to balance supply and demand, mitigate risks, and drive consensus across cross-functional teams
- Monitored key performance indicators [KPIs] such as forecast accuracy, bias, and value add to evaluate effectiveness of demand planning strategies
- Provided insights to support strategic decision-making
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes to support overall vision and strategy
Senior Project Manager Operations & SC Europe
Henkel
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported and drove manufacturing footprint and investment projects
- Contributed to Supply Chain and Operations team's effort by accomplishing results and projects as needed
- Coordinated processes, internal resources and stakeholders for execution of project
- Ensured that all projects are delivered on‑time, within scope and budget
Head of Operations & Supply Chain HUB Budapest
Henkel
07.2017 - 04.2022
- Built up Supply Chain and Operations HUB [100+ headcount] while establishing strategy and vision for organization
- Ensured team cohesion and fairness on local level and fostered team spirit
- Implemented proper recruitment process with HR, developed onboarding process of new employees
- Introduced talent management processes
- Supported and fostered employer branding activities and networking with universities to ensure talent pipeline
- Responsible for budgeting, office planning and disciplinary issues
Team Lead Supply Planning Europe [WBA]
Henkel
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Led team of nine regional network supply planners by developing team's capabilities and coaching for performance
- Highlighted potential future issues from demand and supply picture and lead team in developing action plan
- Identified trends in performance & defined opportunities for improvement
- Introduced best‑in‑class processes to support S&OP
Sub-Regional Supply Chain Manager [HU, HR, SI]
Henkel
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Ensured KPIs are met on country level (Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia)
- Managed and improved supply planning processes
- Led a team of 20+ team incl. CS, SP, BP, Logistics
- Managed projects like Supply planning tool implementation in EE region, SAP implementation [as SC workstream lead covering whole EE]
Supply Chain Project Manager Europe
Henkel
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Coordinated new product introductions in cooperation with regional Marketing
- Managed phase‑in – phase out projects both in Eastern and Western Europe [6 months in Düsseldorf HQ]
- Supported logistics service tender and negotiation
- Coordinated warehouse move to new service provider [Hungary]
- Managed warehouse EDI implementation [Hungary]
Materials Planner
ALPINE Electronics Manufacturing Of Europe Ltd.
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of operational needs
- Monitored vendor performance against contract terms
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery
Education
Master - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Corvinus University of Budapest
Budapest 09.2006 - 2008.06
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Corvinus University of Budapest
Budapest 09.2003 - 2006.06
Skills
Customer orientation
Additional Information
Accounting knowledge
APICS CPIM [Certified in Production and Inventory Management]
Driving license B
Interests
Sourdough
Timeline
Head of Business Planning AMI EIMEA
Henkel
03.2023 - Current
Senior Project Manager Operations & SC Europe
Henkel
02.2021 - 03.2023
Team Lead Supply Planning Europe [WBA]
Henkel
05.2018 - 02.2021
Head of Operations & Supply Chain HUB Budapest
Henkel
07.2017 - 04.2022
Sub-Regional Supply Chain Manager [HU, HR, SI]
Henkel
04.2014 - 05.2018
Supply Chain Project Manager Europe
Henkel
04.2011 - 04.2014
Materials Planner
ALPINE Electronics Manufacturing Of Europe Ltd.
06.2008 - 03.2011
Master - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Corvinus University of Budapest
09.2006 - 2008.06
Bachelor - Business Administration And Management
Corvinus University of Budapest
09.2003 - 2006.06
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