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Iulia Irimia

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Supply Chain Planning Manager driving inventory, demand and production efficiency in FMCG.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead supply planning, optimise inventory and production processes, launch new products, and collaborate cross-functionally in a growth-oriented FMCG environment.

I am a dynamic Supply Chain Planning Manager with over 7 years of experience in demand interpretation, inventory management, and production planning within the FMCG sector. I have led teams, streamlined processes, and overseen short-term supply strategies for the Pringles category at Kellogg Company.

My responsibilities have included establishment of short-term supply and production strategies, acting as the primary supply planning contact for KEU markets, and managing a team of six direct reports. I have directed new product launch volume analysis, forecasting, deployment strategies, and production line availability to ensure successful launches and optimized deployments.

I hold advanced training and certifications including APICS Production & Inventory Planning and Six Sigma Green Belt, and bring strong skills in SAP, SCP, Microsoft Excel, forecasting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. I am committed to delivering practical, data-driven solutions that meet business objectives and drive operational improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

EU Integrated Planning Manager

Current

Kellogg Company

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Accountable for establishing short-term supply and production strategies for the Pringles category across EU markets, managing supply planning, inventory and demand interpretation; line manager for 6 direct reports and primary escalation for supply/production issues.

Production Planning Inventory Management SAP S&OP Team Leadership Stakeholder Management

Innovation Planning Manager

Kellogg Company

Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Directed new product launch volume analysis, forecasting, inventory management and production line availability, and developed deployment strategies to support innovation rollouts.

Product Launch Forecasting Inventory Management Production Scheduling Deployment SAP Data Analysis

Inventory Planning Team Lead

Kellogg Company

Apr 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Led the inventory planning team to optimise stock levels and improve replenishment processes, supporting production scheduling and reducing stock risk across channels.

Inventory Management stock replenishment SAP Team Leadership Demand Interpretation Excel S&OP Process Improvement

Inventory Planner

Kellogg Company

Sep 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Managed inventory planning and production scheduling to align supply with demand forecasts and maintain production continuity.

Inventory Forecasting Production Scheduling SAP Forecasting Excel S&OP

Demand Planner

BIC Romania

Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Prepared demand forecasts and collaborated with supply and sales teams to translate demand into production plans and inventory targets.

demand planning Excel S&OP Data Analysis

S&OP Analyst

Honeywell Romania

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Supported S&OP processes by analysing demand and supply data to inform planning cycles and improve alignment between operations and commercial teams.

S&OP Excel Forecasting ERP Cross Functional Communication Reporting

Financial & Credit Analyst

CreditInfo Romania

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Conducted financial and credit analyses to assess client creditworthiness and supported financial decision-making processes.

Financial Analysis Excel Reporting Risk Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest

Bachelor of Economics and International Business, Economics and International Business

2007 - 2020

Completed a Bachelor of Economics and International Business at the Academy of Economic Studies, focusing on economic theory and international business practices.