Alireza Bayat

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations for dairy ingredients, ensuring procurement, logistics, supplier management, and EU regulatory compliance. • Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives, achieving cost reductions of up to 20% while maintaining high quality and regulatory standards. • Implemented supply chain optimization strategies, resulting in improved inventory turnover and reduced logistics lead times.

• Directed business unit strategy, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives, reporting directly to the CEO.

• Managed procurement and logistics for over 300 farmers across a wide geographical area. • Developed cost-effective strategies to optimize inventory, sourcing, and supplier relationships. • Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to enhance purchasing strategies and supplier selection. • Implemented a demand forecasting model to reduce inventory costs and improve supply chain responsiveness.

Led procurement operations for raw materials, spare parts, machinery, and equipment, managing a €70M turnover. • Implemented ERP-based inventory and procurement systems, optimizing efficiency and cost management. • Achieved 40% cost savings on raw materials and 30% on equipment procurement through strategic sourcing. • Developed a structured procurement framework to enhance transparency, compliance, and supplier accountability. • Negotiated international contracts,

Developed investment plans using COMFAR for strategic decision-making at the board level. • Managed investment portfolios, enhancing profitability and restructuring underperforming business units. • Tripled revenue within two years through strategic investment and portfolio management. • Assessed potential mergers and acquisitions to maximize shareholder value and optimize the investment portfolio.

• Managed procurement, sales, and supply chain operations for raw materials and finished products. • Increased turnover from €1M to €10M annually through strategic supplier and client relationship management. • Developed and introduced new product lines, including high-quality calendaring PVC sheets and PU laminations. • Negotiated large-scale contracts and expanded the company’s presence in international markets.

• Led strategic planning initiatives, modernizing manufacturing processes in the soft drink industry. • Spearheaded a €24M factory renovation project, increasing production capacity to 160K bottles per hour. • Secured funding for industrial expansion by negotiating favorable financial agreements with lenders.

MBA in Marketing