Adrian Dinca

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Led the hiring, onboarding, and team development process to ensure a skilled and high-performing warehouse workforce aligned with operational needs.

Ensured compliance with the company's internal Excellence System, driving adherence to standard operating procedures, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Monitored and analyzed key warehouse KPIs, including labor productivity, storage utilization, picking, and put-away accuracy, using data-driven insights to improve performance.

Managed the warehouse budget and cost control activities, identifying efficiency opportunities while ensuring alignment with financial targets.

Oversaw the implementation of strategic logistics engineering projects, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), supermarket systems, and automated replenishment processes, ensuring smooth integration into daily operations.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support scalable and sustainable warehouse improvements aligned with broader supply chain objectives.

Designed and implemented end-to-end material flow between a newly developed warehouse and production plant, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with production schedules
Led the logistics planning and execution of a greenfield warehouse project, including layout design, equipment specification, and operational ramp-up
Developed and implemented a "one reel – one bin" concept for Kardex Vertical Lift Module (VLM) system to support FEFO traceability for electronic components and improve storage density and retrieval speed
Introduced and implemented a benchmark inter-locking dock safety solution, enhancing personnel and equipment protection during loading/unloading operations
Drove process standardization and automation within warehouse operations, focusing on system integration, traceability, and real-time inventory visibility
Supported WMS and ERP adaptation to enable optimized material flows and ensure accurate transactional data from warehouse to production line
Defined logistics KPIs and conducted performance monitoring to assess impact of improvements and identify new optimization opportunities
Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, production, and IT teams to align logistics capabilities with plant operational goals

Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.

Ensured compliance with company policies as well as industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and staff adherence to guidelines.

Led regional logistics operations, ensuring compliance with HELLA and corporate standards while driving continuous improvement of KPIs, quality targets, and reporting
Managed team structure, hiring, budgeting, and performance evaluations, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, development, and motivation
Defined strategic objectives and monitor project execution across time, cost, and quality, ensuring corrective actions and escalation management when needed
Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to align logistics strategies, resolve conflicts, and improve process efficiency
Collaborated with central logistics and cross-functional teams to implement performance-enhancing initiatives and scalable solutions
Maintained transparent communication, delegated effectively, and provided team coaching to align individual strengths with business goals

Led regional materials and inventory management initiatives through advanced SAP MM functionalities, streamlining procurement processes and driving cost-efficient operations across multiple European sites
Acted as the primary liaison between SAP development teams and local key users, ensuring smooth translation of business requirements into technical solutions
Coordinated and executed end-to-end testing cycles, including user acceptance testing (UAT), system integration testing (SIT), and regression testing, prior to go-live
Delivered structured training sessions and provided ongoing support to local key users to ensure process adoption and operational continuity
Served as the first point of contact for SAP MM-related issues, performing root cause analysis and managing resolution of incidents and system errors
Played an integral role in the global SAP S/4HANA project, contributing to process design phase
Spearheaded the implementation of Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) processes across all European electronics plants, ensuring standardized integration with suppliers
Managed ASN error handling, testing, and support for both standard EDI (DESADV / VDA4913) and WebEDI platforms, resolving issues and facilitating seamless supply chain communication
Provided guidance and technical support to suppliers for ASN mapping, covering both data structure and content requirements, to enable full compliance with SAP system expectations

Managed end-to-end purchasing activities for multiple finished goods from inter-company, domestic and international suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply
Monitored material requirements through regular MRP analysis, generated procurement reports, and executed purchase orders in alignment with business needs
Handled claims management for non-conforming materials and packaging, coordinating with suppliers to resolve quality issues efficiently
Reviewed and converted purchase requisitions into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal approval flows
Performed regular IDOC monitoring and clearing to maintain smooth system communication and resolve order transmission errors
Conducted inventory health checks to reduce overstock and proactively addressed slow-moving or obsolete items through data analysis and corrective actions
Oversaw the full purchase-to-pay cycle, including invoice reconciliation and resolution of pricing or quantity discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms

Coordinated procurement of spare parts and auxiliary materials for technical departments including Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, and Laboratory
Analyzed supplier quotations and negotiated pricing, delivery terms, and order quantities to ensure cost-effective and timely supply
Created and managed purchase orders in the SAP system, ensuring accurate transmission of firm orders to suppliers
Maintained up-to-date procurement records and inventory databases, ensuring full traceability of purchasing activity and material flow
Monitored and updated stock levels, invoices, and consumption data, proposing and maintaining safety stock levels for critical maintenance items
Oversaw the organization and control of three dedicated storage areas supporting maintenance operations
Managed company vehicle fleet operations including maintenance scheduling, repairs, insurance (RCA), and refueling coordination
Acted as liaison between MGI Coutier Romania and associated collaborators, ensuring smooth communication and operational alignment

In combination of tasks with previous position at Continental Contitech

Coordinated preventive maintenance activities, overseeing the work of planning and SAP support staff to ensure timely task execution and data accuracy
Tracked maintenance budgets and analyzed material consumption using SAP to support cost transparency and planning
Conducted ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and coordinated regular stock audits for spare parts and consumables
Created detailed reports on material usage and maintenance costs to support strategic decisions
Developed and implemented emergency response plans, maintenance work instructions, and departmental procedures

Developed and maintained master data and material databases supporting maintenance logistics across two production areas
Defined and monitored KPIs for maintenance effectiveness, including machine availability, intervention time, and OEE performance
Managed complete spare parts logistics, including purchasing, SAP order processing, inbound inspection, and warehouse organization
Administered over 1,300 technical material codes in SAP, maintaining safety stock levels and optimizing order quantities
Oversaw warehousing of oils, greases, and technical substances, ensuring compliance with handling and storage standards
Conducted dimensional inspections of mechanical parts based on technical documentation and supported procurement accuracy

Operated production line equipment to meet daily output goals while ensuring product compliance with quality standards
Interpreted technical drawings and followed production specifications to maintain process accuracy
Gained hands-on exposure to TPM principles and basic SAP transactions related to logistics and manufacturing