Kasia Rabalska

Highly accomplished and results-driven Operations Manager and Project Leader within Supply Chain Operations with a proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes and leading cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results. With 10 years of experience in supply chain management, I have consistently exceeded performance targets, reduced costs, and enhanced operational efficiency. As a Supply Chain Operations Manager and Project Leader, my mission is to leverage my expertise and leadership skills to drive operational excellence, enhance supply chain performance, and deliver successful projects that align with organizational goals.

I am dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement to ensure sustainable success in a dynamic and competitive business environment.

Global Roll Out Manager IKEA Supply AG Sep 2019 - Present (4 years) 

-Responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the Transport Management system, with a strong emphasis on aligning it closely with the needs of the line organization

• Play a crucial role in harmonizing the project initiative with the requirements of the business
• Secure coordination and alignment among Supply Chain Partners and proactively search for improvements potentials in mutual cooperation
• Contribute to creating understanding within supply chain regarding mutual expectation, needs and preconditions with total costs in mind
• Actively contributing to development of the Delivery Planning and Execution with the combination of core business knowledge and the solution

Deputy Area Operations Manager in Transport and Logistics Services North Europe

IKEA Purchasing Services North Europe

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)

• Responsible for logistical operational performance and total cost development from end-to-end perspective within Nordic countries, UK and Ireland as well as Baltic countries.
• Responsible for stakeholder alignment and to secure effective collaboration with Supply Chain partners.
• Accountable to gather and share high level of supply chain knowledge and utilize it effectively to secure business objectives.
• Responsible to create understanding within supply chain regarding mutual expectations, needs and preconditions with total cost in mind.
• I led leaders and specialists of Operations & Planning Teams, drives leadership and competence agenda in the team.

Transport Operations Manager

IKEA Purchasing Services (Sweden) AB

Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 1 month)

• Contributing to overall supplying direction and enhancement initiatives in the delivery process.
• Focusing on optimization and continuous development of the operational process in order to reduce costs and secure service levels throughout the supply chain in a sustainable way.
• Leading operations agenda for Leaders and specialist teams in Sweden and Russia
• Establishing service requirements and securing good co-operation with stakeholders within supplying process to optimize results.

Transport Business Developer

IKEA

Mar 2007 - Apr 2015 (8 years 2 months)

Responsible for purchasing transport services from Poland, Ukraine, UK and Ireland markets to IKEA units all over Europe with focus on:

• Service Providers (SP) development,
• Negotiating and managing contracts with SPs,
• Creating the best supply set up with lowest possible costs.
• Optimizing movements within supply chain,
• Securing fulfilment of operational demands by SPs
• Following up and analyzing n regarding mutual expectation, needs and preconditions with total costs in mind

SGH Warsaw School of Economics ; Post graduated study in Logistics Management; 2003 - 2003

The University of Łódź ; Master in Economics, Department of Economics; Specialization: Business Management