Oleg Antonov

High performing Team Leader with over 12 years of end-to-end expertise in purchasing, supply chain logistics and order management within engineering environments. Proven track record directing cross-functional operations – spanning Procurement, Finance, Logistics and Warehouse teams. Leading negotiation with a network of 200+ international suppliers to fulfill 4000+ orders annually.

Combines a strong background in sales, account management and financial control with extensive Oracle ERP expertise to drive cost efficiency, process improvement and operational accuracy.

Administration and Logistics Team Leader – Mechanization department - SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES BULGARIA LTD.

(2016-03)

• Lead 4 direct reports across administrative, logistics/warehouse and technical documentation activities; previously led a team of 6. Informal onboarding all new hires of the department.
• Organize and coordinate daily priorities and workload, while also supporting colleagues across the wider mechanization department when issues or priorities require it.
• Place and follow up purchase orders, from supplier confirmation through delivery scheduling, expediting and resolution of delivery problems. Work directly with suppliers on delivery dates, expedites, non-conformities and deviations.
• Plan delivery schedules and safety-stock requirements; reduced required storage space by 20% and achieved zero late deliveries.
• Handle more than 4,000 orders per year from approximately 200 international suppliers.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Warehouse, Engineering and internal production/assembly teams to keep information, documentation and material flow correct and on track.
• Use Oracle ERP daily across purchasing, order management, logistics, warehouse and financial processes and cost estimations. Built and share with the department working knowledge and improved data-input practices during the first year to make reporting clearer.
• Develop and update team procedures and working guidelines and look for practical improvements to day-to-day processes.
• Identify and work with Procurement and Engineering on cost-reduction and purchasing-related improvements.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, budgets and expenditure plans; review department P&L and identify corrective actions.
• Coordinate international CAPEX activities and the relocation of production equipment, working with Finance, Logistics, Trade Compliance and freight-forwarding partners.
• Completed the Sensata Leadership Development Program.

Documentation Engineer / Projects Controller - SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES BULGARIA LTD.

(2014-10 - 2016-02)

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and procedures for equipment.
• Check RFQs, RFPs and purchase orders for correctness.
• Create documents in Oracle, prepare reports from Oracle, follow purchase orders, delivery dates, inbound/outbound logistics requests and supplier claims.
• Support warehouse activities including incoming inspection, storage, inventory control, ERP invoice receiving, material handover to assembly and preparation for pickup.
• Support internal and external audits and follow company procedures.

Project Coordinator - ADDITA LTD.

(2011-05 - 2014-09)

• Supported strategic consulting projects, including business-plan and sales-strategy development.
• Coordinated projects involving customer requirements, commercial considerations, cost management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Accounts Receivables and Credit Controller - ORKIKEM LTD.

(2010-08 - 2011-04)

• Applied company credit policy and Group requirements for credit-limit approvals, contracts and renewals.
• Checked sales and purchase orders against agreed terms and followed up delayed payments.
• Prepared customer balance and overdue reports and coordinated collection objectives with the sales team.
• Worked with Group Credit Management and insurers on credit insurance and claims.

Technical Support Specialist / Product Manager – Building Materials - ORKIKEM LTD.

(2007-10 - 2011-04)

• Managed product portfolio and customer accounts and supported annual sales planning.
• Advised customers on technical and commercial aspects of products.
• Prepared project quotations and followed inquiries through deal closure and after-sales service.
• Delivered product training and seminars and supported implementation of EU regulatory requirements.

Sales Manager - SCHIESSL BULGARIA LTD.

(2006-01 - 2007-02)

• Prepared sales strategies and annual turnover plans and handled offers, tenders, direct sales and after-sales service.
• Negotiated with local and international partners, suppliers and customers.
• Followed inventory, warehouse activities, purchasing and delivery of regular and urgent materials.
• Provided technical and commercial support for heating and cooling products.

Master of Engineering (MEng) - Mechanical Engineering in German - Technical University of Sofia (2001 - 2008)

• German Language High School Sofia (1996 - 2001)