Dragan Cvetkovski
@dragancvetkovski
Experienced procurement and inventory leader optimizing supply chains for cruise and FMCG operations.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and inventory professional with extensive experience managing supply, procurement and warehouse operations for cruise lines and FMCG companies.
Over my career I have led inventory and provision teams, executed tenders and supplier selection, managed budgets and financial controls, and implemented quality assurance and compliance processes across international operations.
My accomplishments include improving productivity and inventory accuracy, developing financial control tools, and supervising logistics for large-scale provisioning on cruise ships and factory warehouses.
I bring strong leadership, SAP and warehouse-management expertise, and cross-cultural communication skills developed working with diverse teams across Europe, the United States and beyond.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Buyer
Sea Chefs
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Manage purchasing and logistics for cruise ships, executing tenders, selecting suppliers, controlling invoices and budgets, and launching products to ensure supply continuity and cost control.
ASGeneral Employee
Aldi Süd
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Performed general store operations and merchandising tasks to maintain store standards and support daily retail activities.
Financial Controller
Sea Chefs - TUI Cruises
Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Led financial control for inventory and cost operations, improved financial tools, prepared cost-revenue calculations, and managed compliance and audit readiness on board cruise ships.
Provision Master
Sea Chefs
Oct 2016 - Feb 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Managed Food & Beverage inventory processes, enforced quality control and specifications, and supervised storeroom personnel to ensure correct ordering, receiving, storage, and issuance.
Warehouse Supervisor
AFB Coca Cola / Heineken AD Skopska Pivara
Jan 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Supervised warehouse operations across a 6000 m2 facility with multi-shift teams, improving productivity by 80%, reducing shortages by 40%, and eliminating errors through process and standards enforcement.
Provision Master
Seabourn
Apr 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 10 months)
Managed provisioning for Food & Beverage departments, ensuring compliance with company procedures and quality specifications while leading storeroom teams.
Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Vitalia
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Organized and managed factory warehouses for finished goods and raw materials, overseeing inventory, storage standards, and distribution processes.
Provision Master
ISC Apollo
Sep 2008 - Feb 2009 (5 months)
Oversaw ordering, receiving, storage, and issuance of food, beverage, and supply items, maintaining strict quality control and supervising storeroom staff.
Storeroom Manager
Carnival
Jul 2004 - Aug 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Managed storeroom operations for Food & Beverage departments, ensuring procedural compliance, quality standards, and effective team management across provisioning activities.
News Presenter
Macedonian Radio
Jun 1998 - Jan 2001 (2 years 7 months)
Presented news broadcasts and communicated information to the public in a clear and professional manner.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculty for Business Logistics Goce Delcev
Business Logistics
Studied business logistics at the Faculty for Business Logistics Goce Delcev focusing on supply chain and warehouse operations.
GMC (Forklift License)
Forklift License, Forklift Operation
Completed forklift operator licensing through GMC with training in safe warehouse vehicle operation.
Johnson & Wales College of Management
Leadership Champion, Leadership / Management
Leadership Champion program completed, covering leadership and management topics.
Thomson
Crisis Management / Training / Management
Completed courses including Crisis Management and Human Behavior, Train the Trainer, and Essentials of Management.
STCW
Maritime Safety
Completed STCW training including Crowd Management and maritime safety modules.
Food Safety (level 2)
Level 2 Certification, Food Safety
Completed Food Safety Level 2 certification covering food handling and hygiene standards.
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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