Alexandros Kiousis
Logistics
Athens
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Well Pack SRO
07.2014 - 02.2023
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Project Manager
Well Pack SRO
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Project Manager
Well Pack SRO
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Logistics Manager
MARKET IN
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
Logistics Supervisor
Carrefour - Marinopoulos
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Analyzed and logged purchase orders.
- Created policies based on performance data analysis to reduce costs and maintain efficiency.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Logistics Manager
Ace Hellas - Hewlett Packard
01.2001 - 12.2007
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Logistics Supervisor
ELDICO SPORTS
01.1999 - 12.2020
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Analyzed and logged purchase orders.
- Created policies based on performance data analysis to reduce costs and maintain efficiency.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
Education
School of Business Administration - Graduate in Technological Education
Technological Education Institute (TEI)
Larissa 04.2001 -
First Certificate In English
University of Cambridge
Athens 12.1998
Skills
Schedule Management
Contract Management
Productivity Improvement
Project Management
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Logistics Management
Inventory Control
Project Planning
Change Control Processes
Staff Management
Processes and Procedures
Scope Management
Team Bonding
Timeline
Project Manager
Well Pack SRO
03.2021 - 10.2022
Project Manager
Well Pack SRO
01.2017 - 02.2023
General Manager
Well Pack SRO
07.2014 - 02.2023
Logistics Manager
MARKET IN
01.2014 - 02.2014
Logistics Supervisor
Carrefour - Marinopoulos
01.2008 - 12.2013
School of Business Administration - Graduate in Technological Education
Technological Education Institute (TEI)
04.2001 -
Logistics Manager
Ace Hellas - Hewlett Packard
01.2001 - 12.2007
Logistics Supervisor
ELDICO SPORTS
01.1999 - 12.2020
First Certificate In English
University of Cambridge