Teodor Serban
Efficiency and Projects Director / Board Member
Corbeanca,IF
Summary
Dynamic project leader with a proven track record of steering complex initiatives to successful completion, leveraging a solid foundation in strategic planning and resource management. Adept at fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful solutions while adapting to evolving project requirements. Expertise in stakeholder communication ensures alignment and engagement across all levels, consistently driving projects to deliver measurable results. Renowned for reliability and a commitment to excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Efficiency and Projects Director / Board Member
Auchan Retail
Bucharest, Bucuresti
12.2020 - Current
- Coordination of Supply Chain Operations: Oversee and manage local supply chain activities to ensure efficient and effective operations, reducing logistic cost with more than 25%, increasing stock availability with 5% and increasing stock rotation with 10%.
- Corporate and International Leadership in Order Management Development: Lead the strategic development of order management systems at international levels.
- ECommerce Development: Launch ecommerce business and delivered double-digit YoY growth for 7 consecutive years, improving conversion and AOV.
- Digital Transformation Oversight: Spearhead digital transformation initiatives, encompassing IT infrastructure, automation, and data management.
- AuchanGO Intelligent Store Development: Lead the development and implementation of AuchanGO, an innovative intelligent store concept.
- B2B Development: Strategize and execute plans for expanding B2B operations, enhancing business partnerships and growth.
Director Strategic Projects / Board Member
Auchan Retail
Bucharest, Bucuresti
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Development and Implementation of eCommerce Strategy: Led the design and execution of the eCommerce strategy for Auchan Romania, driving digital growth and enhancing customer experience.
- Strategic Partnership Negotiations: Successfully negotiated and secured strategic partnerships to support business expansion and innovation.
- Management of Store Expansion: Organized the integration and operational handover for 400 new stores, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient operations.
Regional Manager / Board Member
Auchan Retail
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Leadership and Vision Alignment: Supported Store Managers and their management teams in fully understanding and embodying the company's values and vision.
- Business Transformation Support: Assisted teams throughout the business transformation process, ensuring seamless adaptation and growth.
- Development of Commercial Projects: Guided each Store Manager in developing a powerful and differentiated commercial project tailored to the local market environment.
- National and Regional Synergy Management: Ensured the effective functioning of commercial and service synergies at both national and regional levels, facilitating the dissemination of best practices and fostering innovation.
- Professional Development and Merchant Support: Supported Store Managers in becoming major merchants and promoted the continuous professionalization of all teams within the area, contributing to resource creation for the company.
- Financial Resource Management: Utilized the company’s financial resources to maintain hypermarket assets and implement sustainable, profitable business improvements in line with Auchan Romania’s commercial policy.
Store Manager
Auchan Retail
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Promoting Company Values and Vision: Effectively communicated and instilled the company’s values and vision among all team members, fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce.
- Commercial Project Development: Developed and implemented a robust and differentiated commercial project tailored to the local market, enhancing the store’s competitive edge.
- Team Development: Cultivated a strong team of retailers, highlighting the unique strengths of Auchan in the market and driving superior performance.
- Participatory Management: Established a local, participatory management approach with high standards, encouraging active team involvement and commitment.
- Organizational Improvements: Implemented innovative organizational methods to enhance productivity and profitability, contributing to operational excellence.
- Strategic Project Success: Successfully led the company’s strategic project, Galati Hyper-efficient store, achieving key milestones and objectives.
- Professionalism and Responsibility: Elevated the professionalism and responsibility of the team through targeted training, support, and a demanding yet supportive environment.
- Strategic Pricing and Assortment: Created and executed a local pricing and assortment strategy, aligned with an adaptive human resources project to meet market demands.
- Regulatory Representation: Represented the store in dealings with State authorities, ensuring compliance and fostering positive relations.
- Performance Metrics Achievement: Ensured the attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs), consistently achieving forecasted net profit and other critical KPIs.
Store Manager
real,- Hypermarket Romania
02.2009 - 02.2014
Floor Manager
real,- Hypermarket Romania
08.2007 - 02.2009
Department Manager Non Food/Fresh Food
real,- Hypermarket Romania
08.2007 - 02.2009
Sales Manager
Decovil Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Auchan International Management Program
EDHEC Business School
LilleMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Universitatea „Dunărea De Jos” Din Galați
Galati, GL06.2007
Licentiate degree - International Relations and Affairs
Universitatea „Dunărea De Jos” Din Galați
Galati, GL06.2005
MBA - Executive MBA
Lisbon MBA
Lisbon 04.2001 -
Skills
- Team leadership
- Leadership in cross-departmental projects
- Project coordination
Creative problem-solving
Budget management
Project scope definition
Contract negotiation
Timeline
Efficiency and Projects Director / Board Member
Auchan Retail
12.2020 - Current
Director Strategic Projects / Board Member
Auchan Retail
05.2019 - 12.2020
Regional Manager / Board Member
Auchan Retail
09.2016 - 09.2019
Store Manager
Auchan Retail
03.2014 - 09.2016
Store Manager
real,- Hypermarket Romania
02.2009 - 02.2014
Floor Manager
real,- Hypermarket Romania
08.2007 - 02.2009
Department Manager Non Food/Fresh Food
real,- Hypermarket Romania
08.2007 - 02.2009
Sales Manager
Decovil Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
MBA - Executive MBA
Lisbon MBA
04.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - Auchan International Management Program
EDHEC Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Universitatea „Dunărea De Jos” Din Galați
Licentiate degree - International Relations and Affairs
Universitatea „Dunărea De Jos” Din Galați