Marek Kalinowski

Experience

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  Philip Morris International

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2021

  Originated supply chain strategies to drive business growth, optimize cost and cash, and to deliver optimal service to customers in 100+ markets and to 10 manufacturing centers. Transformed the EU regional supply chain into a global, end-to-end, agile, customer centric, segmented and technology driven supply chain control tower. A few examples of strategic initiatives in the transformation process towards the best-in-class supply chain include:• Pioneered supply chain digital transformation programs in demand, supply, and resource management.• Partnered with a 4PL provider and created a regional control tower for transportation procurement, planning and execution: increased on time, in full index of deliveries by 10%, increased manufacturing plants performance, delivered $10M in productivity savings.• Directed multi-site, cross functional teams, standardized, centralized and automated MRP for EU manufacturing plants: achieved supply flexibility and reliability, delivered economies of scale in direct materials procurement and logistics.• Redefined inventory management strategies: achieved 70% reduction in consumer stockout, 40% reduction in the cost of product launches and revamps, slashed finished goods inventories by $75M. Show less Originated and implemented business growth strategies. Championed and directed teams to achieve manufacturing excellence and improve operational performance across two production sites. Initiated, advocated, and led implementation of process re-engineering and lean manufacturing programs. Partnered with trade unions, redesigned labor relations. Engaged and motivated workforce to exceed performance and financial targets. • Achieved revenue growth by originating and orchestrating in time and in budget a 20% manufacturing capacity increase. Directed investments in equipment, infrastructure and training programs.• Originated and led lean manufacturing programs: improved product quality index by 25%, reduced waste by 15% and increased machine effectiveness by 5%.• Designed and implemented manufacturing and labor productivity programs that generated $5M in annual savings. Show less With exceptional organization and transformation skills, oversaw the acquisition of a socially owned, local company and transitioned it into a top-notch Philip Morris subsidiary. Developed and championed business growth strategies. Directed teams to implement manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and financial processes and metrics. Transformed operations into a highly engaged and motivated performance unit. • Negotiated with the unions on updates to a legacy collective labor agreement. Designed and implemented a three-year organization restructuring program.• Generated $6M in annual savings through strategies focused on process re-engineering, rightsizing, and outsourcing.• Originated and directed lean and manufacturing performance programs that yielded 50% increase in equipment efficiency, 35% reduction in direct materials waste and 30% increase in product quality index. Show less

  • Director Supply Chain EU Region

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Director Of Operations

    Jun 2010 - Feb 2015

  • Director Of Operations

    Jun 2006 - May 2010
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  Global Digital Inc.

  Jul 2021 - now

  Strategy, Business Development and Corporate Finance Consultant.

  Provide strategic directions to Global Digital Inc. to create a disruptive way of providing medical services.