Michal Grajewski
@michalgrajewski
Visionary Supply Chain Executive with 20+ years, transforming $200M+ operations. Driving 45% efficiency gains, $24M savings. APICS CTSC certified.
What I'm looking for
Visionary Global Supply Chain Executive with 20+ years transforming $200M+ operations in F&B, FMCG, agriculture, equipment and industrial manufacturing and start-ups across MENA, EU, and SEA. I drive 45% efficiency gains, 24% cost savings, and $10M revenue growth through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Lean Six Sigma, and strategic sourcing.
Certified in APICS CTSC, I excel in S&OP, logistics, and ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, SAP, Infor LN), achieving 100% supply chain visibility and BI/AI-driven forecasting. I’ve led 100+ remote teams, reduced logistics costs by 65% during crises, and built sustainable supplier partnerships. My volunteer work in Thailand enhanced agri-tourism sustainability. Adept at remote leadership and digital transformation, I seek remote or hybrid roles to deliver financial and operational impact globally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Supporter
Agri-Tourism (Pre-Launch)
Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)
Provided supply chain SOPs and KPI frameworks for an agri‑tourism pre-launch, projecting a 10% reduction in operational costs and supporting vendor coordination and demand forecasting.
Supply Chain Director
Future Harvest for Food Industries
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Pioneered supply chain strategy for a startup with $80M planned investment, achieving 45% headcount reduction and cutting warehousing costs 21% and sea freight 20%; led Oracle Fusion ERP implementation for 100% visibility and BI-driven forecasting.
Supply Chain General Manager
Tabuk Agricultural Development Company
Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Implemented supply chain overhaul across 4 teams (100+ staff), reducing manpower costs 17% and delivering 24% annual cost savings; achieved 17% landed cost reduction and 100% flawless packing via KPI/OKR-driven SCM.
Group Supply Chain Manager
Alaa For Industry
Apr 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 10 months)
Designed a new logistics model that saved $600K annually in transport/warehousing, centralized stock to cut inventory 20%, and led Infor LN rollout that reduced carrying costs 11%.
Supply Chain Manager
Ball Corporation
Nov 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Reduced finished goods and material inventory by 20% via disciplined SIOP and SAP, negotiated 10% cost savings with extended payment terms, and cut detention costs 65% to ensure OTIF delivery during regional crises.
Procurement, Logistics Manager
United Food Industries Corporation
Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year)
Managed procurement, logistics and development for plant operations to improve supplier performance and sustain production continuity.
Plant Manager
Noris
Jan 2014 - Aug 2014 (7 months)
Managed plant operations and production planning, applying Lean methodologies to improve throughput and operational discipline.
Logistics Manager
Cargotec Corporation
Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Managed logistics operations across the EU, optimizing transportation and 3PL contracts to improve delivery performance and inventory control.
Supply Chain Manager
Europower Hydraulics Group
Feb 2003 - Jan 2011 (7 years 11 months)
Led supply chain across EMEA, implementing S&OP and procurement improvements to optimize inventory, reduce costs and strengthen vendor reliability.
Logistics Specialist
Gerdes MC
Jan 2002 - Feb 2003 (1 year 1 month)
Executed logistics and warehouse operations, improving shipping accuracy and stock handling procedures to support operational reliability.
Assistant Researcher & Lecturer
Poznan University of Technology
Oct 1999 - Dec 2001 (2 years 2 months)
Conducted research and lectured in engineering, supporting supply chain analysis and process improvement initiatives within academic programs.
Education
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Bogdan Jański Academy
Postgraduate in Business Management, Business Management
Completed postgraduate studies in Business Management at Bogdan Jański Academy in 2013.
Poznan University of Technology
Master of Science, Engineering
Completed a Master of Science in Engineering at Poznan University of Technology in 1999.
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