Ioannis Diakoulis
Logistics Manager
CHAIDARI
Summary
Professional logistics leader equipped to drive operational success and efficiency. Proven track record in optimizing supply chains, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliability and alignment with organizational goals. Skilled in strategic planning, process improvement, and resource management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Logistics
Recom Technologies Inc
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: http://recom-tech./
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining strong partnerships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate logistics processes into overall business operations.
- Reduced transportation costs for the company by streamlining logistics operations and negotiating with carriers.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential delays or issues.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies in response to global supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing ongoing training and support to ensure consistent performance.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved service levels and cost savings.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Generated donor reports to propose and implement strategic adjustments towards increasing donor participation and accuracy of solicitation procedures.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in reduced lead times and increased order accuracy.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Customer Excellence Senior Manager
ALPA LOGISTICS SA
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: http://www.info@alpalogistics.gr/
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
Head of Logistics
Viotyr Group of companies
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: http://www.viotyr.gr/
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement within the supply chain, leading to more effective decisionmaking.
- Reduced transportation costs for the company by streamlining logistics operations and negotiating with carriers.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic planning and process optimization techniques.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential delays or issues.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
Logistics Manager
Navarino SA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: http://www.navarino.gr/
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
- Collaborated with IT department to upgrade logistics software, enhancing functionality and user experience for logistics team.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, leading to reduction in order fulfillment times.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping companies, resulting in cost savings and improved delivery times for goods.
- Improved inventory accuracy with introduction of cycle counting program, ensuring stock levels were always up-to-date.
Transportation Logistics Manager
Eurodrip SA
06.2006 - 04.2017
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Reduced shipping errors by overseeing implementation of new quality control system at packing stage.
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Transportation Logistics Manager
Thrace Plastics Co SA
03.1996 - 05.2006
- Company Overview: http://www.thracegroup.com/
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Reduced delivery times to customers by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
Import – Export Executive
Stasinopoulos Group of Companies
07.1991 - 03.1996
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
- Strengthened relationships with freight forwarders and carriers to optimize shipping routes while minimizing transportation costs.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Insured cargo against loss, damage or pilferage.
- Coordinated shipments of product from country of origin to final destination by both sea and land transport.
- Liaised with customs brokers to expedite clearance processes, minimizing delays at ports of entry.
- Managed the resolution of customs-related issues, liaising with government agencies to ensure timely release of shipments.
Education
No Degree - Accounting, IT Programming, Business Management,
XINI Educational Group, Mediterranean College
Piraeus, Greece 04.2001 - 01.1991
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- SAP
- JD EDWARDS
Logistics management
Warehouse operations
Data-driven decision making
Staff development
Global logistics
Procurement management
Additional Information
I have achieved considerable beneficial changes in all my work positions, which can be most willingly presented to you if necessary.
Certification
CARIERA
Timeline
Head of Logistics
Recom Technologies Inc
09.2022 - 12.2024
Customer Excellence Senior Manager
ALPA LOGISTICS SA
10.2020 - 11.2021
Head of Logistics
Viotyr Group of companies
10.2019 - 09.2020
Logistics Manager
Navarino SA
02.2018 - 10.2019
FORUM TRAINING & CONSULTING
03-2012
Transportation Logistics Manager
Eurodrip SA
06.2006 - 04.2017
No Degree - Accounting, IT Programming, Business Management,
XINI Educational Group, Mediterranean College
04.2001 - 01.1991
INTERFACE BUSINESS & INFORMATION TRAINING
05-2000
Transportation Logistics Manager
Thrace Plastics Co SA
03.1996 - 05.2006
XINI Educational Group, Mediterranean College, Piraeus, Greece
07-1992
Import – Export Executive
Stasinopoulos Group of Companies
07.1991 - 03.1996
CARIERA
06-1991
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