Vladimír Čaputa

Experience

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  Slovlux s.r.o.

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Sales & Logistics Executive

  • Collect and prepare bids for company’s clients (with focus on Russia) based on their demands /needs• Goods / vendors selections, bidding processes, negotiating of price offers (SK, CZ, BG, HR)• Organization of outbound deliveries from vendors’ ventures to our clients (export to Russia)• Conducting custom clearance & freight-out service

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  Philip Morris International

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2019

  • Development of strategies drives changes within the distribution and logistics network to achieveproductivity gains and generate savings to the company;• Negotiation and management of all 3rd party Distribution and Logistics Contracts (Warehousing& Distribution, Transport and External Warehousing);• Management and driving an optimization of working capital through the management of FinishedGoods to ensure they are available in the required quantities at the demand points at all time, whileminimizing overall inventory levels and associated distribution costs;• Planning functions management to ensure a seamless flow through of business processes from production planning and scheduling, distribution and logistics and ensuring that company’s businessobjectives are achieved;• Management of the day to day wholesale business to major customers, ensuring stock quantities,order and delivery processes are in line with the current business and contractual requirements;• Management of all financial processes associated with the company’s supply chain to ensure Distribution, Warehousing & Logistics costs are aligned to Budgets and latest forecasts, and to ensureall opportunities for cost reduction initiatives are investigated;• Leading, guiding and development of team members (10) in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities to enable individuals and team to optimize performance. Show less • Development of company’s strategy related to finish goods flow, warehousing, transport and security;• Management of Tax Suspension warehouse in line with the local legislation, representing the company towards Customs authorities and other relevant state institutes;• Negotiation and management of all Contractors (premises, rent & related service, transport ofgoods, external warehousing, etc.);• Strategy development and management of 3rd Party related to POSM Warehousing, Logistics &Merchandising (external agency, over 40 people involved in the project);• Management of Car Fleet services (fleet size 120 company’s vehicles), strategy development, negotiation and management of all related vendors (car dealers, fleet insurance, service contracts,etc.);• Leading #Fleet Safety training program for company drivers (strategy development, awareness &recognition);• Budget management & control over the all above mentioned areas of responsibilities;• People management & development (10 people) Show less • Management of Car Fleet services (fleet size 140 company’s vehicles), strategy development, negotiation and management of all related vendors (car dealers, fleet insurance, service contracts,etc.);• Leading #Fleet Safety training program for company drivers (strategy development, awareness &recognition);• Office management at PMSK HQ, negotiation and management of all related vendors such asLandlords, office suppliers, security service, etc.;• Leading projects of office moves and reconstructions;• Arranging all minor and general repairs in the office building;• Preparing requests for all office equipment needed (furniture, office HW, etc.) and ensuring theirpurchase;• Planning and preparing budget for all fleet and office needs (approximately EUR 1.2 mio);• People management & development (3 people) Show less

  • Manager Supply Chain, Warehousing & Logistics

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Manager Distribution

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2018

  • Supervisor Fleet Services & Administration

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2011

  • Vehicle Fleet Supervisor

    Aug 2001 - Apr 2007

  • Logistics Executive

    Jan 1997 - Aug 2001