Agata Tarczynska-Van Der Vlugt

Analyzes of complex internal and external business drivers within the process field of logistics / supply chain. Initiate and develops (supply chain) policies to optimize the overall performance of the company group and the total supply chain of main customers.

•Playing a pivotal role in the management of various projects specifically relating to supply chain and accounts payable
•Defining and establishing key processes to align data from various systems and enable accurate cost allocation

Key Achievements
•Coordinating the activities of a multi-national project team to facilitate the implementation of EDI with third party logistics for freight payments in five countries on four continents
•Successfully appointing customs brokers in two European countries and establishing required SOPs
•Providing comprehensive support for two global Requests for Quotes for new warehousing and transportation providers
•Effectively placing and maintaining transportation routing in ERP (SAP) for outbound shipments in the EMEA region

•Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with third party providers of transportation and warehousing
•Setting up and reviewing processes and SOPs, identifying areas for improvement and managing subsequent projects
•Conducting thorough analysis of delivery performance from packing instruction through to proof of delivery

Key Achievements:
•Fully accountable for budget control and instigating successful cost reduction activities across the supply chain
•Contributing to the success of Six Sigma projects on delivery performance and order expedites

•Contributing directly to on-time delivery by managing and processing all orders and equipment returns
•Responsible for the creation of export documentation and applying for legal authority for non-EU destinations
•Providing sales and customer care organisations with relevant information on order status, delivery intervals, revenue and claims

•Contributing directly to on-time delivery by managing and processing all orders and equipment returns
•Responsible for the creation of export documentation and applying for legal authority for non-EU destinations
•Providing sales and customer care organisations with relevant information on order status, delivery intervals, revenue and claims

•Providing supply chain support to satellite offices to facilitate on time delivery including coordinating order entry, ensuring export compliance and arranging transportation
•Actively involved in product configuration and production planning as well as contract management and tracking sales leads
•Playing a pivotal role as a member of a dedicated team engaged in a Six Sigma project on production planning

•Working in close conjunction with the Sales Director to coordinating innovative sales and marketing strategies designed to generate increased sales
•Preparing sales offers, fulfilling orders and following up with vendors whilst also coordinating in-country transportation
•Providing after-sales support directly to customers, ensuring their ultimate satisfaction with the service
•Successfully completing a market research project on potential customer profile in Eastern Europe