Stefan Damnjanovic
Engineer's Degree, Road Transportation
Belgrade
Summary
Experienced logistics and supply chain professional with a strong record of optimizing operations, leading teams, and implementing data-driven strategies. Skilled in redesigning logistics models, managing transportation systems, and improving warehouse efficiency. Proven ability to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and enhance customer satisfaction. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational transparency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Back Office Lead
Coca Cola HBC
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Led a team of planners in the distribution department, ensuring effective workload management and continuous performance improvement.
- Contributed to annual distribution budget planning, analyzing past performance, forecasting needs, and aligning with company goals.
- Managed tenders and collaborated with carriers as part of the DSD initiative, introducing new vehicle quality standards.
- Addressed operational challenges to ensure high customer service levels through sales team cooperation.
- Participated in the Buddy/Mentorship program, focusing on training new colleagues and developing leadership skills.
- Organized cross-country knowledge-sharing sessions to improve logistics practices and foster collaboration within the CCH group.
Logistics Continuous Improvement Lead
Coca Cola HBC
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Led the Successful Practices (SP) process in logistics, driving operational efficiency through meetings, idea development, and team motivation.
- Conducted an accelerated planner training program using a real-time mentorship model to enhance knowledge transfer and build confidence.
- Led the first phase of the Logistics Academy, adapting materials and delivering training to 12 participants.
- Contributed to the RTM initiative, implementing a new customer policy based on minimum order quantities and values.
- Participated in migrating the ICSC Logistics Dashboard from the BPMS portal to "The Edge," ensuring timely and accurate reporting during the transition.
Logistics Excellence Specialist
Coca Cola HBC
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Analyzed and optimized logistics models for major KA customers (Delhaize, Metro, Univer, Aman).
- Developed a logistics capacity optimization tool for daily warehouse and distribution monitoring, enabling faster corrective actions.
- Actively participated in transitioning reporting processes from BPMS to "The Edge" platform.
- Created new vehicle deployment models to improve dispatch efficiency and carrier transparency.
- Led the Successful Practices process, organizing meetings and motivating the team to enhance logistics operations.
Transportation Planner
Coca Cola HBC
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Analyzed and optimized transportation routes and capacities to reduce costs and delivery times.
- Prepared and maintained transportation plans aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
- Monitored and analyzed transportation system performance, identifying and resolving issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Faculty of Transport And Traffic Engineering
University Of Belgrade 04.2001 -
Skills
Logistics Strategy & Process Improvement
Performance Monitoring & Issue Resolution
Team Leadership & Training
Cross-functional Collaboration
Timeline
Logistics Back Office Lead
Coca Cola HBC
07.2023 - 04.2025
Logistics Continuous Improvement Lead
Coca Cola HBC
10.2021 - 06.2023
Logistics Excellence Specialist
Coca Cola HBC
11.2018 - 09.2021
Transportation Planner
Coca Cola HBC
10.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Faculty of Transport And Traffic Engineering
04.2001 -
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