Alexandros Petrou
NORTHVILLE,MI
Summary
Results-driven logistics executive with over 20 years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain and procurement operations for global automotive and logistics organizations. Known for delivering impactful solutions that enhance efficiency and drive cost savings. Team-oriented and results-focused, adaptable to changing needs and committed to achieving high standards. Proficient in inventory management and vendor relations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
Ryder
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed and developed a team of 11 supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of professional growth that resulted in four internal promotions within two years.
- Provided expert guidance and mentoring for a team responsible for the analytics supporting over $9 Billion million in procurement spend.
- Oversaw the procurement of over $2 Billion in annual Air, TL, LTL and Ocean freight, directing strategy and process development for major contracts.
- Spearheaded complex Parcel contract negotiations, resulting in multi-million dollar cost savings over 22%.
- Developed and executed strategies for Truckload, Ocean, Dray, and Parcel procurement in response to RFPs, serving as the primary point of contact for all negotiations with an average save of 6-12%.
- Refined Shared Services procedures to standardize outputs, improving the efficiency and consistency of information provided with an annual save of 5%.
- Facilitated stakeholder alignment across various departments for seamless execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of improvement in transportation, warehousing, and procurement practices.
- Monitored global economic conditions as well as political developments affecting international trade policies, ensuring proactive response to potential changes impacting the business environment.
- Utilized subject matter expertise in TL, LTL, Ocean, Dray, Expedite, Air, and Parcel shipping to develop effective and data-driven procurement strategies.
- Oversaw end-to-end inventory management including production planning, safety stock, and frozen zone definitions.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Directed supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across multiple regions.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize inventory management and improve service levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and procurement processes and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives within the organization''s supply chain operations, reducing environmental impact while maintaining profitability goals.
Group Procurement Manager II
Ryder
01.2018 - 01.2020
Group Procurement Manager
Ryder
01.2010 - 01.2018
Senior Vendor Manager
JPM Chase
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Negotiations for 5 Fortune 100 companies.
- Created and managed eight offsite teams; each with over 12 employees on staff.
- Formed and established a relationship between US Customs, Carriers and our clients.
- Managed the procurement of goods for 3 clients, including the sourcing and freight negotiations and customs reconciliations.
- Project Manager for 9 of 10 broker integrations. This entails integrating offsite and onsite employees and ensuring a smooth transition of systems and training.
- Ocean and air contract implemented global training sessions.
- Solely developed and implemented a strategy that provided our client with over $11 million in savings.
- Delivered excellent service for high demand clients, such as Motorola and General Electric. Developed and presented statistical data via several different presentations on forums to several levels of the upper management of the firm.
Importer
Quicken Loans
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Entered CBP entries for QuickBooks imports.
- Created invoices, packing lists and manifests.
- Booked transportation on and managed our 3rd party suppliers.
- Assisted in opening the Livonia call center. Monitored the call center's efficiency by creating and maintaining several matrixes and using the results to train and develop employees.
- Trained, communicated and ensured performance with team members in regard to new policies and practices.
- Developed companywide training sessions to improve sales output.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Psychology, Political Science
University of Michigan
Michigan01.2001
Skills
- Foreign Trade & Purchasing
- End-to-End Inventory Management
- Production Planning & Warehouse Leadership
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Lean, 8D, 5-Why)
- SAP APO & ERP/TMS Systems (SAP, JDA, Oracle, Log-Net, MercuryGate)
- Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
- Global Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Talent Management & Development
- Cost Reduction & Process Optimization
- Supplier & Vendor Relations
- Logistics optimization
- Material requirements planning
- Supply chain analytics
- Warehouse management
- Procurement strategy
- Demand forecasting
- Production planning
- Transportation management
- Cost reduction
- Sourcing and negotiation
- Global sourcing
- Staff management
- Logistics planning
- Supply and demand requirements
- Performance tracking
- Negotiating
- Supply chain management
- International purchasing
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
Ryder
01.2020 - 01.2025
Group Procurement Manager II
Ryder
01.2018 - 01.2020
Group Procurement Manager
Ryder
01.2010 - 01.2018
Senior Vendor Manager
JPM Chase
01.2004 - 12.2010
Importer
Quicken Loans
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Psychology, Political Science
University of Michigan