Raluca Brãnescu

Experience

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  Kaizen Institute Romania

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Student "OM"​ Outstanding in Management Project

  Kaizen Institute is a lean management consultancy company founded by Masaaki Imai in 1985. Today it has more than 30 offices operating in over 40 countries with a team of highly trained and sought after professionals who work to advance the continuous improvement body of knowledge worldwide.My responsibilities:▪ Ensuring that internal and client facing communications are clear and coordinated▪ Assisting the clients in learning▪ Organizing research materials▪ Collecting and documenting information▪ Ensuring that assigned activity/task boundaries and timelines are well understood▪ Assisting in implementation activities related to new solutions▪ Assisting in analysis and documentation of capabilities about business processes, people, andtechnology in order to develop solutions for potential growth strategies Show less

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  ASSA ABLOY in Romania

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Summer Intern

  ASSA ABLOY Trading Romania, Bucharest (Romania)The ASSA ABLOY Group is a Swedish lock manufacturer, and is the world's largest lock manufacturer by sales volume. ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994. ASSA BLOY has since made over 150acquisitions. A few of these are Yale lock, Sargent and the high-security lock firms of Medeco in theU.S., Mul-T- Lock in Israel, Fichet-Bauche in France, and VingCard Elsafe International in Norway.Lean and Sustainability Department▪ Value stream mapping for an assembly line▪ The improvement of products and industrial processes▪ Economical evaluation▪ Quality assurance▪ Participating in audits▪ The use of software applications and informational technologies for solving engineering andmanagement related problems▪ Developing communication skills Show less

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  ADESGO

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Business Excellence Coordinator

  Adesgo is a company owned by Loar Israel, producing garments for women. The company wasfounded in 1926. Adesgo has around 300 employees who design, manufacture and market garments worldwide.My responsibilities:▪Gathering and presenting technical data and suggesting necessary reactions to forecasts▪Presenting the monthly company dashboard and preparing the Power Point presentation.▪Data entry, data auditing, creating data reports & monitoring all data for accuracy▪Supplying qualitative and quantitative data to colleagues & clients.▪Collecting survey data and preparing analysis report▪Collecting action plans from department and monitoring the implementations and follow up ondeadlines.▪Responsible for specialized training in Lean/Kaizen activities.▪Participating in audits Show less

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  Mercedes-Benz Romania

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2023

  At Mercedes-Benz Romania, I lead a dynamic team of 11 experts, driving data strategies that fuel growth across 14 European markets. With a keen focus on precision and compliance, I harness advanced tools like OneDoC, DoC MS, and Salesforce MBCRM to orchestrate seamless data handling within CJops, ensuring operational excellence.💡 Key Contributions:Streamline data collection and analysis for rapid access to vital metrics, enabling informed decision-making that propels business success.Utilize Salesforce MBCRM expertise to extract insights, craft custom queries, and present impactful reports and dashboards that drive strategic initiatives.🛡️ Data Excellence and Governance:Spearhead robust Data Governance practices, infusing data quality through clear procedures, long-term planning, and a dedicated governing council.Champion GDPR compliance, seamlessly integrating regulatory requirements across marketing programs to safeguard data integrity.🌐 Collaborative Leadership:Drive collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to align data strategies with organizational goals, ensuring a consistent and insightful approach.Mitigate analytical anomalies through data review principles, enhancing accuracy in decision-making.🌟 Vision for Success:Oversee data movement and lifecycle within CJops, optimizing operations and supporting strategic growth that underpins business success.I'm committed to driving data innovation and excellence, fostering a culture of informed decision-making Show less Responsible for managing a team of 7 people with the strategic goal of ensuring high quality and operational efficiency for the Product Master Data services provided for different countries across the globe;Main skills and achievements in this journey:- Built and maintained a skilled, successful and motivated team, also by working remotely- Strong leadership and time management capabilities acquired by coordinating a team during expansion;- Managed multiple projects and tasks in an organized, planned and timely manner across variousareas: market transitions from different client services, involvement and coordination of ramp‑upprojects, own responsibilities on different markets- Successfully managed to align with the other teams for business and requirement analysis,development, and implementation in staff utilization, employee productivity standards, reporting,resource management, quality assurance and training;- Clear and cross cultural communication skills acquired by active involvement in the communicationprocesses for markets across the globe- Diplomacy and constructive attitude skills, acquired while acting as second level support forcomplaints and critical situations in the markets Show less - Prepare and analyze actual Mercedes-Benz sales and data trend, automotive market development reports in order to reflect it into detailed analysis. Based on the findings participate in sales planning activity in order to support MBC achievement of volume objectives.-Prepare, develop and report to MBC Management detailed analysis in regards to- retail & wholesale status- sales channel planning- dealer production requirements and allocations- stock statusBased on findings propose measures to ensure the alignment with MBC sales strategy.- Cooperate with District Managers and Fleet Sales in order to support the definition of the sales measures to be implemented at the level of authorized distributors.- Together with District Managers keep constant contact with authorized distributors in order to ensure proper production requirements and stock.- Quality Assurance Responsible - participates in audits, elaborates documentation, communicates measures. Show less - Responsible for daily supervision and support of the team in terms of delivery, processes and system operations;- Act as subject matter expert for complex issues and special customer requests and escalations;- Act as single point of contact for assigned markets and ensure effective customer support;- Participate and ensure a smooth transition in terms of business processes and support for customer migrations from different client services;- Design operation standards and processes and support their continuous usage within the team;- Design and deliver system operations trainings for new team members;- Perform and ensure ongoing quality review checks to ensure accuracy and consistency in the business processes and standards within the team;- Analyze and drive process improvement for increasing the quality of the services. Show less

  • Customer Data and DoC Manager - Marketing and CRM Operations Team Manager

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Team Manager - Product Master Data Coordinator

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Sales Development Manager

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Quality Responsible - Master Data

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Configuration Analyst - Master Data

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Georg Fischer

  Dec 2023 - now

  Head of Global Data Management Romania

  As the Head of Global Data Management at Georg Fischer Piping Systems Romania, I lead a dynamic team built from scratch, dedicated to advancing data excellence on a global scale.Key Competences and Responsibilities:🔍 Product Data Management (SAP ECTR):Oversee creation, modification, and deletion based on inputs, ensuring data consistency.🌐 Global Data Oversight (SAP):Manage plant and sales organization data globally, aligning with entity requirements.💼 CPQ and Labeling Expertise:Drive maintenance of CPQ elements and product labeling data for optimal global functionality.📚 PIM Data Maintenance:Maintain and verify images, documents, and product data in our Product Information Management system.Team Leadership and Collaboration:Lead and inspire a dedicated team, providing support to global data managers and solution experts.Collaborate on the Service Desk, addressing issues and reporting on optimization opportunities.Data Quality Champion:Implement measures for monitoring and enhancing data quality, ensuring adherence to governance standards. Show less