Andreea Buzaianu

Lead projects while focusing on the planning, resource assignment, team organization, mapping sessions, risk management and system deployment and optimization. Understand existing process and improve processes based on the technical solution implemented. Define required test activities and follow up on any requirements with cross functional meetings. Provide updates to stakeholders and mitigate risks.

Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully deployed ERP solution with 3rd Party Logistics partner in South Africa
• Served as expert providing guidance and supported stabilization process for local team to take over
• Met all project deadlines
• Completed training for end-users
• Successfully completed and assigned resources for testing activities on time by effectively leading team. Defined acceptance criteria, created test scripts, executed testing, identified defects. Managed and prioritized based on story/epics/resources
• Deployments: South Africa, EMEA Export model, Fall Protection, New 3M Healthcare company (Solventum)

Lead projects while focusing on the support, deployment and system optimization processes and functionality in EMEA area. As part of the leadership team, participate and provide feedback during Ideas tier process/ Change Management process/ Big Room Planning while providing support to area to drive implementation of enhancements and deployments.

Key Accomplishments:

• Promoted best practices in software development through knowledge sharing sessions, training programs, mapping sessions
• Delivered complex IT solutions by leading cross-functional teams
• Successfully completed and assigned resources for testing activities on time by effectively leading team. Defined acceptance criteria, created test scripts, executed testing, identified defects. Managed and prioritized based on story/epics/resources.
• Served as expert providing guidance and support for escalated questions from area operations.
• Ensured ongoing escalated support of critical tickets and/or code events while working with IT on ticket resolution.
• Effectively lead and assigned resources for EMEA deployments (3PLs and DCs)
• Deployments: KCI integration 1 & 2, DG interface for DCs, DC retrofit

Lead projects and strategy development while overseeing full-cycle supply chain operations for the Polaris line of business. Analyzed the impact of upcoming releases within 3PLs, European and Local distribution centers and all other potential development areas while managing ongoing activities.

Key Accomplishments:

• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of key supply chain projects, enhancing overall performance.
• Developed strong relationships with internal and external parties and fostering collaboration for continuous improvement.
• Successfully completed projects on time and to scope by effectively leading cross-functional teams to delegate project milestones, track progress, manage resources, and coordinate final deliveries.
• Consistently exceed company objectives by evaluating team performance and continuously offering training, coaching to local teams in their new roles and responsibilities.
• Ensured that the design and functionality of all relevant processes was done in alignment with local and global team.
• Perform fit/gap analysis; discuss and agree with local/global stakeholders on the solution to be implemented based on local/global requirements.
• Deployments: Nordics region, Germany, Alpine region, France & Benelux, UK & Ireland, Iberia, Turkey, Israel

Established the scope and operation specifications of the Polaris project (SAP Deployment project) while developing and implementing a global template of innovative solutions to fulfill local requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

• Ensured alignment with established business goals and objectives by providing change management and solutions to continuously optimize processes.
• Improved communications as liaison among local and global team members and senior management.
• Maximized client satisfaction by designing process flow maps and delivering project gate reviews while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.
• Served as a liaison between technical experts and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.

Created and implemented sourcing policies and development strategies while overseeing projects related to supplier maintenance and process improvement initiatives. Negotiated supplier contracts and applied extensive knowledge of supply chain concepts and practices to develop sourcing plans and accomplish goals.

Key Accomplishments:

• Effectively resolved issues and mitigated risks by exhibiting strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to exceed set goals.
• Improved quality, productivity, and efficiency of operations while eliminating waste to reduce costs through gap analysis and the implementation of continuous process improvements.

Led Six Sigma projects, which included resolving budgetary and logistical challenges and addressing priority engagements to achieve company values and business objectives. Delivered strategy and high-priority initiatives on various projects including Winterthur Romania integration via auditing and project follow-up.

Key Accomplishments:

• Improved communications as liaison among all levels of staff and senior leadership.
• Enhanced team performance by providing Six Sigma training to new employees while applying DMAIC methodology and implementing Hoshin Kanri at business and subsidiary level.
• Optimized processes and reduced costs by streamlining business methods and providing change leadership through advanced decision-making and data driven analysis, to ensure continuous improvement.
• Project implementation: Reduce waste for consumables (Romanian Electronic Passport), Value steam mapping for Finance department, Supplier Rationalization; Winterthur Romania integration

Oversaw daily operations, including inventory and export management, customs formalities, and transportation for exports to Moldova. Provided customer support for twelve-system implementation and facilitated project meetings to address issues and concerns regarding project phases.

Key Accomplishments:

• Positioned as CARS super-user for Romania and IBG dedicated person for major divisions.
• Ensured smooth and continuous improvement of logistics processes and exceptional quality and customer service through effective problem resolution, analytical thinking, and team leadership.
• Improved staff performance by providing ongoing training and mentoring new and less experienced logistics staff.
• Analyzed supply chain data to identify areas for improvement, implementing process changes that led to increased efficiency and cost reductions.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of new product lines by coordinating seamless logistics operations, from initial production through final delivery to customers.

Responsibilities in:

Forecast coordinator using Demand Solutions software;

Report monthly inventory levels; Prepare monthly demand & supply overview for each BU;

Enters and follows up purchase orders to SOS; Identify supply chain issues;

• Streamlined inventory management process by implementing efficient tracking and forecasting systems.
• Maintained high level of accuracy in inventory records through regular cycle counts and reconciliation efforts.
• Developed comprehensive inventory reports for management review, highlighting trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.

Responsibilities in:

Entry and approval for purchase orders to SOS for the assigned BU;

Follow-up with key contact at SOS the availability and delivery of the products ex-SOS;

Responsibilities in:

Order entry and follow-up on customer orders for the assigned BU if contract terms and conditions are respected;

Manage the receipt and processing of all customer orders within the agreed targets for speed and accuracy.

Provide an efficient and responsive system to respond to customer inquiries on order, product and price.

Arrange all shipments from 3M Romania warehouse according to customer contract and/or instructions.

Ensure appropriate maintenance of all customer related data bases and files, price lists, discounts, product info;

Responsibilities in:

Handling customer complaints received by email;

Order approvals, instructions about Nobel products and services;

Responsibilities in:

Providing information over the phone about Nobel products and services;

Troubleshooting issues raised by customers through the call center line