Łukasz Rochala
Wrocław
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Supply Chian | S&OP | Project Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Honest and loyal, values people with passion and sense of humor
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior SIOP Consultant
Danfoss
06.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the Danfoss SIOP Center of Excellence as a key member
- Utilized Anaplan as a core user to systemize the SIOP process, ensuring seamless integration with SAP and BI systems
- Focused on releasing and onboarding legacy businesses into the SIOP process
- Guided users to drive results and improvements in business KPIs, collaborating closely with key stakeholders.
DCS Demand Planning Head
Danfoss
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed, deployed, and sustained demand planning standards and new capabilities for a 2.5 billion-dollar business
- Developed cross-functional and cross-geography relationships necessary to ensure efficient and effective process and project execution
- Owned governance and change management initiatives
- Led and empowered global demand planners
- Partnered with Regional Sales, Sales Drivers, PMT, Operations, and Finance departments
- Acted as a subject matter expert and process facilitator for demand planning within the SIOP framework.
DCS SIOP Project Lead
Danfoss
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Led the project for the roll-in of the SIOP process in Climate business
- Oversaw end-to-end release planning, project activities, and execution of the time plan
- Played a leading role in the implementation of Anaplan as the primary tool for SIOP, including development, testing, and user training
- Conducted users mapping activities, ongoing research, and analysis for product hierarchy environment, MM connections, and data cleansing
- Facilitated and chaired Steering Committee meetings with senior leaders.
Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Danfoss
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Led global Sales & Operation Plans for 2 Product Lines at 5 factories (>0.5BN $ business)
- Conducted demand plan & forecast accuracy analysis
- Analyzed delivery service levels & root causes
- Led/support global & local logistic projects - new developments & SC projects.
- Secured right KPIs (Availability, Inventory level, etc.) to reach targets.
- Collaborated/connectivity between all interfaces, esp. Sales, PM & SC.
Global Logistic Project Team Leader
Wabco / ZF
07.2014 - 03.2017
• Led global inventory control operations in WABCO Group, overseeing 30 manufacturing sites and distribution centers
• Managed a team of 15 indirect reports
• Drove, supported, and controlled logistic projects to optimize efficiency
• Assisted in AOP activities related to group data
• Established logistic standards within the organization
• Provided support and validation for logistics and inventory business cases
Production Planning and Logistic Specialist
Wabco / ZF
02.2010 - 07.2014
- Proxy for Logistic Leader, providing support & leadership responsibilities
- Coordinated planning & production for efficient operations
- Responsible for Value Stream warehouse
• Supervised supply chain for timely delivery & order fulfillment
• Expertise in inventory management & sales forecasting
Education
Master's Degree - European studies - European business management
UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND COMMERCE
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Process Improvement
- IT literacy
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Goal oriented
- Team Leadership & Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSP)
- Certified Google PM (Agile)
- APICS - Scheduling, Production Planning and Supply Chain Management
Accomplishments
- Led major SIOP process improvements across the organization, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency
- Successfully executed the roll-in of Anaplan / SIOP process in the Danfoss Cooling Segment, streamlining operations and driving improved performance
- Implemented effective Demand Planning process improvements, focusing on process networking and digitalization trainings to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Managed multiple production relocation projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions
- Optimized inventory projects with remarkable impact on target achievements, including a significant increase in Inventory Turnover (ITO) and a notable reduction in inventory levels
- Demonstrated exceptional accuracy and planning skills in the preparation of Inventory Annual Operating Plans, achieving planning accuracy of over 95%.
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Projects
- 2024: Demand Planning Customer Centric Planning
- 2021-2024: SIOP / Anaplan roll-in Danfoss Power Solution
- 2020: Danfoss Climate DP Process revision - standardization
- 2019-2020: Lifecycle management - process & tool revision
- 2018-2020: Danfoss Cooling SIOP process revision and Anaplan implementation
- 2017: Inventory management process improvements
- 2014-2017: Inventory optimization projects for DC's and manufacturing plants
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport - skiing, cycling and gym
- Books - horror & fantasy literature
- Travels & urbex (industrial)
Timeline
Senior SIOP Consultant
Danfoss
06.2021 - Current
DCS Demand Planning Head
Danfoss
05.2020 - 06.2021
DCS SIOP Project Lead
Danfoss
05.2018 - 04.2020
Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Danfoss
03.2017 - 04.2018
Global Logistic Project Team Leader
Wabco / ZF
07.2014 - 03.2017
Production Planning and Logistic Specialist
Wabco / ZF
02.2010 - 07.2014
Master's Degree - European studies - European business management
UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND COMMERCE