Darja Bubnova (Junusova)

Experience

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  Hotel Kert

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2013

  Hotel Administrator/ Manager

  +Planned and organized accommodation for guests.+Trained and monitored staff (around 12 people).+Customer complaint management.

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  Arhiteh

  Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

  Civil Engineer

  Developed detailed design of constructions in AutoCad, executed calculations of constructions (or details), and performed site investigations, reviewed and completed project drawings.

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  Latalko

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2013

  Wine Purchasing Manager (FMCG)

  +Imported wines (40 suppliers, more than 400 products from all over the World). +Order placement, follow-up, logistic management,preparation of supporting documentation, warehouse coordination.+Price-building, excise tax calculations, cost efficiency projects, claims.+Yearly negotiations with suppliers (both prices and conditions) and follow-up.+Market analysis and reporting to stakeholders.+Managed legal aspects of business (contracts, special licenses).

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  Schneider Electric

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Specialized Buyer in Long Term Car Rental, EMEA

  +Leading long-term car rental purchases across Europe, Middle East and Africa region (>20 countries).+Implementing cost-reduction projects, spend and productivity followup.+Managed negotiations, selection and relationship with key regional suppliers like car makers or car leasing companies.+ARIBA e-auction design and implementation.+RFI, RFQ, RFP.

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  VWR

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Purchasing Manager of Laboratory Equipment and Parts

  +Have revised and optimized all stock located in the warehouse during 6 month period (around 10.000 SKU).+Stock optimization and cost reduction projects. Warehouse management.+Daily cooperation with end customers (hospitals, laboratories, universities) and technicians. Ordering necessary parts and equipment.+RFI, RFQ, RFP and purchase order production in SAP. Delivery followup, supporting documentation.+Creating service level reports with follow-ups, analyzing and offering action plans in order to increase level of customer satisfaction.+Coordinating the workflow of team of the engineers. Show less

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  Atea Global Services Ltd.

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2018

  Procurement and Customer Care Team Lead (Norway, Denmark)

  +Started with 2 teams and 6 people ended with 3 teams and 16 people.+Managed and leaded expansion of provided services by 3 times.+Hired, managed, motivated staff (around 20 people). Designed and implemented personal development plans, feedback, appraisals, team meetings.+Single point of contact for customers, solving challenging situations, resolving issues.+On-boarding of new services, planning, follow-up.+Monthly reporting to customers and internal management team, customer satisfaction surveys, KPIs.+Improvement of provided services (cost reduction, harmonization, data collection and analysis, suggestions and follow-up).+Internal strategy project management, selling more services to customers.+Run negotiations and regular face-to-face meetings with customers.+Making sure everybody is happy: customers, employees, management, stakeholders, partners.+Active participation in daily life of the organization (presentations, brainstorming and organizing of fun events). Show less

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  HansaMatrix

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2021

  Strategic Purchasing Manager/ Operations Manager/ Electronics Manufacturing

  • Track record of annual savings achieved 5-10% for 3 years in a row.• Improved payment terms for 70% of TOP 30 suppliers.• Inventory management: inventory turnover in days reduced from 130+ to 80+.• Managed 11 functional subordinates located in 3 locations across the country.• Created and performed internal trainings (purchasing, inventory).• Supplier management: annual negotiations, cost reduction, contract management, RFQs on big tenders.

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  Komercizglītības Centrs SIA

  Jan 2019 - now

  Business Trainer Procurement and Effective Inventory Management

  •Designed comprehensive study materials, ensuring relevance to industry standards, best practices, and hands-on approach.•Group size 10 - 50 people, offline and online, languages LV, ENG, RU.•Developed customized training programs for businesses, addressing specific challenges in supply chain management and procurement, and providing hands-on solutions for process improvement.•Delivered engaging lectures and workshops, fostering an interactive learning environment to get student understanding.•99.3% of positive feedback received from participants. Show less

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  Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University)

  Apr 2019 - now

  University Lecturer - Purchasing/Supply Chain

  • Received students' choice award as one of the best Riga Technical University lecturers - September 2020 • Preparing and delivering regular lectures for students;• Guiding class discussions, whilst encouraging debate and feedback among students.

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  Polipaks

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2024

  Operations Manager/Head of Procurement, Trade

  •Led change management initiatives with a focus on a 50/50 split between operational improvements and routine tasks.•Successfully managed a team of 10 direct subordinates and 3 functional subordinates across 3 countries, ensuring seamless daily operations.•Acted as a mentor and coach to department heads and team leaders, providing guidance and support to manage their professional development and success.•Implemented automation of processes to improve daily operations and enhance productivity, leading various transformation initiatives.•Achieved reduction in inventory stock over a 2.5-year period through effective inventory management techniques.•Developed and executed a slow-moving item reduction program, resulting in a decrease in dead stock and continuing to decrease.•Introduced fundamental processes such as annual supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and effective communication tools (e.g., ticketing system, KPIs, etc.) to optimize operations.•Conducted internal training sessions on Effective Inventory Management, Negotiations and other gamified training modules, reaching over 100 team members across purchasing, logistics, sales, and warehouse teams.•Implemented performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

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  Riga Business School

  May 2023 - now

  Supply Chain Management Lecturer

  •Group size 10 - 50 people, offline and online.•Developed customized training programs for businesses, addressing specific challenges in supply chain management and procurement, and providing hands-on solutions for process improvement.•Delivered engaging lectures and workshops, fostering an interactive learning environment to get student understanding.•99.3% of positive feedback received from participants.

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  MixPack OÜ

  Jul 2024 - now

  Commercial Director MixPack Latvia