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Sofia Laginopoulou

Sofia Laginopoulou

The Hague

Summary

A seasoned sales professional with a solid background in supplier management, inventory control, and process optimization. Possesses extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies that enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive sustainable business growth. Holds an M.Sc degree specializing in Production Operations Management and Supply Chain Management, complemented by a deep understanding of logistics and data-driven decision-making. Passionate about leveraging expertise to optimize business processes, elevate organizational performance, and achieve strategic objectives within the supply chain sector and achieve their strategic goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

PASSALIS S.A.
03.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Import and Distribution of Selected Food & Pet Products
  • Identify potential customers-suppliers and create new business opportunities for the company
  • Develope procurement budgets and forecasts, optimizing inventory
  • Streamlined procurement and distribution for timely deliveries
  • Optimized supply strategies based on market trends
  • Import and Distribution of Selected Food & Pet Products

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

KONTZOGLOU BROS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SA
09.2013 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • Working with the sales team to develop strategies to achieve sales targets
  • Market trend analysis and price monitoring
  • Develop and execute sales plans for small, large and mid-market accounts
  • Resolving issues related to delays, refunds or management problems
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

PRODUCTION MANAGER

MENI FABRIC CRAFTS
09.2005 - 04.2011
  • Implemented production optimization techniques to reduce costs
  • Management of supplies and orders of raw materials
  • Coordinate supply orders, ensuring seamless production timelines
  • Application of production optimisation techniques

Education

MSc - in Innovation, Techonology & Business Management

Democritus University of Thrace
Xanthi
02-2025

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Alexandrian Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
01.2013

Skills

  • Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
  • ERP Systems (SAP) & Inventory Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Python, Excel)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency
  • Market Research & Trend Analysis
  • Warehouse & Distribution Management
  • Microsoft Office & POS Systems
  • Sales & Business Development

Training

  • Retail Expert: The Power of Selling, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2020
  • Python Programming, University of Ioannina, 2024

Languages

English, C1

Timeline

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

PASSALIS S.A.
03.2019 - Current

SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

KONTZOGLOU BROS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SA
09.2013 - 01.2019

PRODUCTION MANAGER

MENI FABRIC CRAFTS
09.2005 - 04.2011

MSc - in Innovation, Techonology & Business Management

Democritus University of Thrace

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Alexandrian Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
Sofia Laginopoulou