Mykola Lazarenko
Project & Operations Manager | FMCG & Export Expertise | Driving Cost Efficiency & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Warsaw,14
Summary
Dynamic project and operations professional with 5+ years of international experience in FMCG, logistics, and export operations. Proven track record in managing complex product and regulatory launches across Europe and emerging markets (EMEA, UA+, BENE). Adept at driving cost-effective supply chain solutions, streamlining processes, and leading cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments. Passionate about continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering scalable business outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Management/Product Development Initiatives
Imperial Brands PLC
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and delivered multiple product launch and regulatory projects across UA+ and BENE clusters (Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belgium, Netherlands).
- Coordinated cross-functional teams from initiation to implementation phase, ensuring project alignment with commercial and legal standards.
- Participated in commercial negotiations to meet strategic objectives and optimize regional rollout strategies.
- Delivered regular stakeholder reporting, risk updates, and process improvement recommendations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and introduced changes leading to improved implementation speed and budget control.Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Export Operations Coordinator
Imperial Brands PLC
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw export documentation and operations for duty-free and EMEA cluster clients, enhancing compliance and delivery performance.
- Led improvements in export certificate processes (e.g., Certificate of Origin), reducing risks and delays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
- Maintained strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, optimizing order handling to minimize extra costs.
- Collaborated with legal and finance to improve documentation accuracy and compliance under tight regulatory timelines.
E2E Senior Supply Chain Planner
Wella Company
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Led demand planning and replenishment for the Nordics and Greece regions.
- Reduced supply chain inefficiencies through advanced forecasting, risk analysis, and SAP-driven planning.
- Initiated and led a project to implement an automated order tracking system, improving stock visibility and delivery accuracy.
Customer Service Coordinator
Stora Enso
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed customer pipelines across Poland, North America, MENA, and APAC regions, aligning service levels with product line targets.
- Supported successful market entry handovers and coordinated export documentation.
- Strengthened customer engagement and resolved service issues with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Led negotiations with internal and external teams to reduce costs and improve service KPIs.
Customer Care Representative
Medtronic
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed order handling for the UK cluster, improving operational performance.
- Oversaw administration tasks for the Warsaw team and collaborated with finance and cluster stakeholders.
- Successfully managed the NHS process, ensuring smooth operations for Medtronic in Warsaw.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
Warsaw, Poland 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego W Warszawie
Warsaw, Poland 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Project Management
- Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Product and project implementation
- Cost Control & Reduction
- Process Improvement
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Export Operations Management
- Staff Development & Leadership
- Stakeholders Management
- Cross-functional collaborations
Certification
Mentor Community and Training Course | Coursera
Timeline
Project Management/Product Development Initiatives
Imperial Brands PLC
03.2023 - Current
Export Operations Coordinator
Imperial Brands PLC
03.2022 - 03.2023
E2E Senior Supply Chain Planner
Wella Company
09.2021 - 03.2022
Customer Service Coordinator
Stora Enso
12.2019 - 09.2021
Customer Care Representative
Medtronic
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego W Warszawie
04.2001 -
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