PIOTR (PETER) SADON
PROFILE
I am a dynamic and effective executive with experience in managing the operational business unit of a large capital group. I have measurable achievements in the implementation of key performance and financial KPIs. My priority is business operations excellence by building and constantly motivating effective teams. Highly developed interpersonal skills and well-established knowledge of finance, logistics and sales area allow me to build and maintain long-term relationships with key partners within the organization and outside it. In addition, I am characterized by developed organizational skills, strategic and analytical thinking skills, as well as high professional ethics. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Revenues and profit cumulatively in 2020, above the target
Increasing the employee engagement rate to 4.47 in 2019 vs 4.17 in 2018 - one of the best results at AP Moeller Group. No staff turnover throughout 2019.
Cooperation with other logistic units and the account management team, aimed at finding synergies that translated into increased quantity / efficiency.
Effective support for the culture of innovation at each employee level
KPI's performance above the target for 2019: Gross Profit / kg, productivity and amount of overtime.
Systematic maintenance of all indicators in the so-called Managerial Dashboard, at a high level above expectations.
The Chicago branch was in the TOP 3 in the district according to established performance indicators EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS MANAGER/ OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD
FEBRUARY 2020 – SEPTEMBER 2020 / DAMCO USA, ITASCA, ILLINOIS USA (part of AP MOELLER MAERSK GROUP) - Scope of responsibilities – Operational management:
Suplier performance management
Profit and loss manangement on a branch level
Assisting with merging operational activies between Chicago and Toronto stations
Charter activities supervision
Communicating service risk to senior management
Daily capacity management
Team Management
Developing employees’ competences and coordinating team member work
Team motivation and inspiration by setting a good example
Setting clearly defined goals and enforcing the execution STATION MANAGER
2019 – JANUARY 2020 / DAMCO USA, ITASCA, ILLINOIS USA (part of AP MOELLER MAERSK GROUP) Scope of responsibilities:
Operational Management
Efficient service of global contracts, mainly companies from Fortune 500 list
Coordination of operational activities of the facility, performing all activities in accordance with the plan while maintaining the performance indicators and procedures included in the contract
Business process standardization - implementation and standardization of uniform business processes within the district together with appropriate documentation.
Ensuring efficiency within the facility by establishing and monitoring KPIs
Profitability management: focusing on a long-term goal, maximizing profit and developing the facility by acquiring new customers and controlling costs.
Successful overall implementation of the customer improved service process from shipment acceptance through customer service to invoice issued by the same employee
Facility management
Fostering a constant improvement on a desk level
Questioning status quo
Team Management
Developing employees’ competences and coordinating team member work
Team motivation and inspiration by setting a good example
Setting clearly defined goals and enforcing the execution CONTACT DETAILS
**********@*****.***
Chicago, Illinois, USA
www.linkedin.com/in/piotr-
sadon
COMPETENCIES
Functional:
Operational Management
Continuous Improvement /Process
Excellence
Preparation of strategy, budget and its
execution
Establishing long term business
relationships
Process optimalization
Market and competition analysis
Questioning status quo
Emotional intelligence
Change management
Coaching
Remote Team Management
Leadership:
Strategic planning - analyzing business
problems, identifying needs, managing
projects
Communication – managing the flow
of information within the
organization.
Making the right decisions and being
accountable for the results
Effective task delegation resulting in
quick result achievement
Problem solving- identifying the
problem/situation and finding the best
solution
Motivation – the ability to influence
the desired employee behaviors or
reactions
CONTACT DETAILS
**********@*****.***
Chicago, Illinois, USA
www.linkedin.com/in/piotr-
sadon
COMPETENCIES
Functional:
Operational Management
Continuous Improvement /Process
Excellence
Preparation of strategy, budget and its
execution
Establishing long term business
relationships
Process optimalization
Market and competition analysis
Questioning status quo
Emotional intelligence
Change management
Coaching
Remote Team Management
LEAN management
Team Building
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiations
Program Management
Leadership:
Strategic planning - analyzing business
problems, identifying needs, managing
projects
Communication – managing the flow
of information within the
organization.
Making the right decisions and being
accountable for the results
Effective task delegation resulting in
quick result achievement
Problem solving- identifying the
problem/situation and finding the best
solution
Motivation – the ability to influence
the desired employee behaviors or
reactions
EXPERIENCE (continued)
OPERATIONS MANAGER
09.2017 – 12.2018 / DAMCO USA, ITASCA, ILLINOIS USA ( part of AP MOELLER MAERSK GROUP) Scope of responsibilities:
Managing operational processes or airfreight in two locations simultaneously: Chicago and Los Angeles
Implementation and management of logistics services for global clients
Successful transition of all business processes from Los Angeles to Chicago
Department profitability optimalization by minimizing controlled costs, improved operational procedures as well as employee development and motivation
Extending supplier base
Monitoring departmental performance by checking the quality of serviced provided and KPI performance indicators
Responsibility for departmental profitability
Improving employee engagement through weekly meetings. AIR IMPORT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
09.2013 – 09.2017 / KUEHNE + NAGEL, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS USA Scope of responsibilities:
Co-management of air import department consisting of 21 employees
Problem identification and risk mitigation when implementing global logistics projects.
Communication of current operational threats to senior management
Monitoring departmental performance by overseeing key performance indications (KPI)
Maximalization of departmental profitability through operational saving programs.
Supplier base expansion, thanks to whom were able to better meet customer needs KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER – MEDICAL EQUPMENT
2006 – 2013 / ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS USA, KUEHNE + NAGEL, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS USA Scope of responsibilities:
Supply chain management for global customer – Siemens Medical
Coordination of air, sea and road freight logistics services for Siemens Medical
Delivery management for oversized cargo
Point for contact for all shipment delivered within Midwest States AIR IMPORT AGENT
2006 – 2008 / ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS USA, KUEHNE + NAGEL, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS USA Scope of responsibilities:
Coordination of air import process
Supervision the processes of importing goods to United States with US governmental agencies compliance.
Arranging non-customs cleared goods from the warehouse to US customs bonded warehouse.
Review of import documentation
Cooperation with airlines
Declaring goods for US customs clearance and arranging deliveries to the final customer.
Customer service
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
2005 – 2006 / SELENA CO SA, WROCŁAW, POLAND
Scope of responsibilities
Russian Speaking customer service – Ukraine, Estonia
Inventory control (ERP)
Claims handing for the entire Selene group
Responsible for the most effective stock level of semi-finished goods.
Organizing deliveries, invoicing, inventory
Customer service.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Economics. Field of
Study: International Relations.
Specialization: European Intergation,
Foreign Trade, 2004
TRANINGS
Customer Service
Performance Management
Adaptive Management
Certificate, Bookkeeping,
Northwestern Business College,
Chicago, IL Kuehne+Nagel-Leadership
Accreditation: Certified Dangerous
Goods Professional (IATA/IMDG)