Mugur Niculescu

Experience

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  Vodafone

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2011

  • Led the business optimization & integration of acquired dealers into Vodafone operational & financial framework; • Increased profitability through margins & costs management with significant P&L benefits achieved; • Winner of 2010” Best Finance Project” (Sayfone /Proton integration to Vodafone). • Led cross-functional improvement projects, increasing operational efficiency & performance;• Delivered measurable P&L benefits through Lean Six Sigma methodologies & change management. • Successfully led the implementation of a Fixed Assets Register Reconstruction project (100+ project team) involving all company assets including revision of associated processes & policies related to FA management covering acquisition, storage, inventory & accounting treatment;• Winner of ”2009 Best Finance – Led Project” • Successfully coordinated the implementation of a company - wide Purchase to Pay solution integrated with ERP (Oracle) also creating the procedural framework to standardize all commercial purchases. • Budget & planning management for the entire Supply Chain function, ensuring tracking of actual expenses vs. budgets and providing financial and business case validation;• Facilitated transformation and cost optimization projects (ex. supplier base consolidation and outsourcing initiatives).

  • Channel Finance Manager

    Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Business Improvement Manager

    Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Manager, Fixed Assets

    Aug 2008 - May 2009

  • Procurement Process and Reporting Manager

    Apr 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Budget Coordinator, Purchasing, Real Estate and Supply Chain

    Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Budget & Inventory Coordinator

    May 2006 - Oct 2006

  • Collection Officer

    Jun 2005 - May 2006

  • Customer Service Representative

    Mar 2003 - May 2005
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  Hewlett-Packard

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Led/supported global HP transformation & process improvement projects and programs;• Created & implemented process domain roadmaps, provided process leadership for Operations;• Achievements:• Successfully coordinated several regional & global transformations projects contributing to significant P&L savings and process optimizations• Success led the PMO work as part of the HP Separation Management Office direct coordination of the separation between HP Inc. & HP Enterprise for several thousand employees across multiple global support hubs. Show less

  • Global Customer Projects & Programs Manager

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

  • EMEA Transformation & Quality Manager

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  • EMEA Supply Chain Operations Process Improvement Manager

    Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
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  Telekom Romania

  May 2015 - Jul 2017

  Supply Chain Planning, Reporting & Operations Manager

  • Led the Supply Chain resource & activities planning, budgeting, performance monitoring & reporting to DT Group • Optimized supply chain processes, reducing procurement lead times by 50% despite higher volumes;• Delivered significant cost reductions through process and system improvement initiatives, including automation & Oracle and SAP improvements.

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  Philip Morris International

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2025

  • Driving the project management approach & governance framework in the affiliate, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy;• Orchestrating the delivery of a strategic projects’ portfolio including KPIs, budgets and ROI tracking;• Oversee the prioritization & sometimes delivery of cross-functional commercial initiatives;• Work with cluster & EU region counterparts in the development and implementation of project management practices and tools across markets;• Achievements: Successfully implemented a project-based approach and governance framework, achieving cost savings, additional revenue, and strategic transparency. Show less

  • Manager Project Management Office

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2025

  • Financial Planning & Controlling Manager

    Jul 2017 - Sept 2020
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  PepsiCo

  Mar 2025 - now

  East Balkans Integrated Business Planning Manager