Sotiris Stavrakos

Responsible for the redesign of the Group Supply Chain Strategy. Achievements include: • Negotiated an outsourcing contract for the tail-end supply of 300 chemicals to the Operating Units, delivering benefits 6 months ahead of time. • Led a project team of 18 to re-design supply chain operations across Europe, Africa and Asia delivering a cost saving of £1m in running and fixed overhead costs. • Directed a number of initiatives to outsource 80 packaging items from India and China, delivering cost savi

Responsible for leading a stand alone, fragrance business with a turnover of £25m and 30 employees Achievements include: • Initiated the implementation of requirements scheduling throughout the supply chain leading to a reduction of perfume stocks & a capital saving of £1m over 2 years. • Led a project to design & implement a warehousing control & batch management system reducing raw material stocks, improving productions flexibility & saving £2m. • Directed a supplier rationalisation project reducing s

Reporting to the MD & responsible for the Supply Chain function including procurement, distribution & exports with a turnover of £28m & 16 employees. • Managed the reorganisation and expansion of the Supply Chain Department, including supplier auditing team and specialist engineering skills to improve cross functional working across the business. Coached and developed the procurement team achieving recognition within the group. • Led strategic negotiations for business critical contracts improving profess

Responsible for • Established World Class Selling principles in the company. Led the Sales Administration team of 3 handling among others all customer discounts, staff bonuses and sales reporting to the regional HQ. Total annual sales revenue c. £35m. • Drafted and published a comprehensive Sales Dept. Manual. • Taught sales techniques and methods to the sales force of 25, in a mature and very competitive environment. • Motivated and coached the sales team through formal and field training. • Negotiat