Constantin Olaru

Experience

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  Unilever

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Master Data Executive Officer

  • Monitoring and improving the quality of master data, input standardization and harmonization;• Successfully overseeing the transfer of master data records in accordance with established policies and procedures from sunset ERP system to the new one;• Responsible for UAT scenarios and go live support.• Responsible for raw materials and spare parts data base administration;• Live support for solving errors in the “Go Live” phase of the migration to SAP.

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  SSIF Estinvest SA

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Financial Investment and Office Manager

  • Portfolio management and investment analysis (fundamental analysis, technical analysis, or quantitative); • Implemented strategies for portfolio risk management;• Compliance and regulatory adherence;• Led a team of investment specialists in identifying opportunities for investment offering quality consultancy for customers;• Performance tracking and portfolio performance reporting.

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  HP

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Performed general project management activities throughout the entire life cycle of the project: development, scoping, analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation;• Managed cross division international teams for the successful implementation of Business, Finance & IT strategy, and decisions;• Managed projects impacting multiple business finance areas: Supply Chain, Services, Tax, Controllership, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Credit & Collection;• Monitoring project costs and expenses throughout the project lifecycle, and analyzing variances against budgeted amounts;• Identifying cost-saving opportunities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement;• Generating accurate and timely financial reports for project stakeholders;• Communicating project financial information and updates to stakeholders, including project sponsors, team members, and external partners. Show less • Collaborating with stakeholders in Finance department to document existing business processes, workflows, and procedures;• Gathering and analyzing data related to business processes, such as process performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational data;• Document requirements for process improvements or automation initiatives;• Developing and identifying solutions to streamline, automate, or optimize existing processes;• Supporting implementation of process improvements by facilitating change management activities;• Performance monitoring and measurement to track the effectiveness and impact of process improvements;• Maintaining documentation repositories, process libraries, and knowledge bases;• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, project managers, and business leaders to coordinate process improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Show less • Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to develop project budgets and financial forecasts;• Financial analysis reporting to assess projects financial viability and identify potential risks; • Monitoring project expenses and variances against budget; • Financial reporting and month end activities (revenue recognition & cost accounting, voucher posting, account reconciliation, checking data quality) in compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal financial policies and procedures;• Communicating financial information and updates to project stakeholders, including project managers, executives, clients, and external partners.• Operational project activities e.g.: WBS set-up; Order management; 3rd party purchasing process; Leasing process; Asset management; Invoicing. Show less

  • Finance Project Manager

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Business Process Analyst

    Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Project Financial Controller

    Nov 2010 - Nov 2012
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  DB Schenker

  Aug 2015 - now

  • Part of the finance transformation projects, and actively involved in offering support for various streams in GBS reorganization program (e.g., organizational structure redesign);• Actively involved as a finance SME in the design and engineering the new to-be finance processes under the implementation project for SAP S/4 Hana ERP and other to-be global processes;• Support for the implementation of process mining using Process Intelligence;• Support offered to cross functional business units for process mapping and approval;• Led a team of process improvement specialists in identifying opportunities for operational improvement and implementing solutions to optimize workflows and increase efficiency;• Developed and executed strategic plans to streamline processes, reduce waste, and drive cost savings across multiple departments;• Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies to standardize work processes, improve quality, and enhance overall performance;• Collaborated with senior leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for measuring process effectiveness and performance;• Managed large-scale process improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives;• Build internal capability for continuous improvement and change management;• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of process issues and develop sustainable solutions to address them;• Facilitated process improvement workshops and training sessions to educate employees on Lean Six Sigma principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement;• Support implementation, harmonization and rollout processes from End-to-End perspective and Process Management Framework in coordination with GPOs;• Delivered BPMN 2.0 and modeling tool onboardings across various BU’s within organization;• Planning and driving of migration activities. Show less • SPOC for one specific cluster of countries in terms of streamlining process related issues and employ enabling methodologies;• Align the goals and objectives of various departments or functional areas with the overall strategic direction of the organization;• Foster collaboration and communication among different departments or teams to ensure alignment and synergy;• Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and cross-functional teams to promote information sharing, problem-solving, and decision-making;• Lead and manage change initiatives that impact multiple departments or functional areas within the organization to identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and optimization;• Monitor KPIs based on the existing KPI framework, identify trends and monitor SLAs against the target, track volumes and FTE development;• Ensure high-quality service delivery and employ appropriate tracking methodologies (dashboards);• Deliver input based on bottom-up feedback from countries to help determine improvement agenda. Show less • Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies: by promoting Lean Six Sigma principles, Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies;• Lead and facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aimed at implementing process improvements and achieving performance targets;• Lead efforts to analyze existing processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement;• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, build support, and communicate the benefits of continuous improvement initiatives;• Drives extension of optimization scope to further processes where feasible (e.g. suggesting adjustments of process splits);• Provide training and mentoring on continuous improvement methodologies; • Ensure Best Practice and Operational Excellence across the organization;• Provide support across the organization, elimination wasted and increasing customer satisfaction, cost reduction and improving GBS performance. Show less • Develop a comprehensive transition plan that outlines the objectives, scope, timelines, and resources required for the transition process;• Develop strategies for managing change, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and communication;• Engage with key stakeholders and facilitate regular updates and feedback sessions to keep stakeholders informed and engaged;• Leading and facilitating workshops, interviews, etc. with multiple levels of stakeholders from organization in a distributed environment (participants in multiple locations, multiple EU regions);• Assess existing processes, technologies, and systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization;• Document current state processes, including roles, responsibilities, workflows, and dependencies, to provide a baseline for the transition process;• Lead cross-functional teams responsible for executing the transition process. • Establish key performance indicators and metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of the transition process. Show less

  • Senior Global Business Process Excellence Manager

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Cross Functional Manager

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Continuous Improvement and Process Manager

    Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Transition Process Manager

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017