Theodoros Damianidis

• • Standardized end-to-end logistics processes (inbound, on-site, outbound) across 29 European countries, improving transparency, data consistency and operational alignment.

• • Designed and led cross-country alignment of load carrier optimization initiatives, achieving consensus across 29 markets and enabling implementation of solutions delivering ~25% cost reduction potential.

• • Led high-impact supplier negotiations across pooling and pallets providers, establishing performance-based partnerships and long-term cost efficiencies.

• • Designed load carrier management processes and supported their implementation within ERP (Infor), contributing to system integration, standardization and rollout across multiple countries.

• • Aligned load carrier inventory with demand and sales requirements, ensuring availability while reducing excess stock and improving operational efficiency.

• • Proposed and led cross-functional alignment on group-wide intercompany logistics policies (incoterms, transportation structures, load carrier operations), building and securing adoption across 29 markets.

• • Led 40+ logistics transformation projects across FMCG, retail, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and industrial sectors, delivering up to 35% cost reduction through structural network and operating model redesign.

• • Redesigned and implemented transportation and logistics networks (road, rail, sea, multimodal), optimizing inhouse and 3PL operations across EMEA and global markets, improving cost efficiency and service performance.

• • Translated demand and commercial requirements into executable logistics models, aligning planning, finance and operations to deliver cost-efficient and scalable supply chain performance. Designed and implemented ERP-driven logistics solutions, enhancing transparency, process standardization and cross-functional visibility.

• • Structured and executed strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation, 3PL and load carrier operations, delivering sustainable cost improvements and supplier performance gains.

• • Defined inventory positioning strategies aligned with demand and sales dynamics, reducing excess stock while ensuring product availability and service reliability.

• • Led complex supplier negotiations across transportation and 3PL networks, establishing performance-based partnerships and long-term commercial value.

• • Delivered multiple logistics and supply chain projects across FMCG, retail and industrial sectors, focusing on warehousing, distribution and transportation optimization.

• • Supported supply chain design initiatives, including warehouse design, demand planning and inventory optimization.

• • Held early leadership responsibility as Branch Manager, including team coordination and client engagement.