Dimitri Sklavos
Bellfield
Summary
Accomplished Distribution Manager with a proven track record at Peters Ice Cream, enhancing supply chain efficiency and operational excellence. Spearheaded the ERP implementation and optimized warehousing, achieving over 99% inventory accuracy and a 25% cost reduction in 3PL services. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills, fostering team growth and surpassing business targets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Manager
Peters Ice Cream
01.2019 - Current
- Lead logistics function of supply chain to achieve business performance targets around DIFOT, inventory management, quality and safety targets.
- Managed and procured logistics providers to agreed service levels and negotiated vendor costs for proposed business development.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall productivity and operational efficiency within the department.
- Led a team of distribution staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Developed and managed operating budget, achieving department goals and cost saving initiatives.
- Achieved best in class results with Peters Ice Cream attaining Frozen Supplier of the year in 2021 – 2023.
- Implemented M3 Infor ERP system into NZ market as Logistics and Customer Service stream leader.
- Reduced national route distribution costs t by 10% per year by implementing a cross dock model into regional and metro interstate markets.
Logistics Supervisor
Peters Ice Cream
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Optimized storage solutions within the warehouse to maximize space utilization while maintaining organization standards.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory data.
- Established clear communication channels with sales teams to improve coordination between departments, resulting in smoother workflows throughout the organization.
- Managing and leading Third Party Warehouse and Customer Service team daily operations.
- Streamlined inventory management through regular audits, reducing excess stock and minimizing losses.
- Improved national inventory accuracy to above 99% across all 3PL accounts in FG distribution network.
- Project managed national 3PL changeover to new service supplier that resulted in a 25% annual saving to stores budget.
Education
CSCP Certification -
APICS
Melbourne, VIC11-2011
Bachelor of Business - International Business & Marketing Major
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-2004
Skills
- Warehousing operations
- Transport operations
- Operational excellence
- Strategic planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- ERP Implementation
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS.
- First Aid Certification
- CoR-Safe trained – Logistics Safety Solutions
Languages
Modern Greek
Full Professional
Interests
- Music - Playing Acoustic Guitar
- Soccer Coach - Alphington Blue Tongues U11
- Travel
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Peters Ice Cream
01.2019 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
Peters Ice Cream
02.2015 - 12.2018
CSCP Certification -
APICS
Bachelor of Business - International Business & Marketing Major
La Trobe University
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