
Andrei Glangher
Senior Operations Leader | €63M+ Saved | 300+ Team
Salary / Daily rate
Bucharest, Romania
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
A results-driven Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience turning complex supply chains into measurable financial gains. I have a consistent record of delivering business value, saving over $65M by applying a proprietary leadership framework to drive sustainable change. My expertise spans the Oil & Gas, Tech, Automotive, and FMCG sectors, where I’ve led large-scale programs, managed multi-million-dollar P&Ls, and built high-performance teams of 300+.
Work experience
Senior Strategic Program Manager
OMV Petrom
Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months
Bucharest, Romania
Southeastern Europe's largest integrated energy company, leading the region's energy transition. Orchestrating the largest operational transformation in Romanian energy sector, managing 400+ initiatives with €90M target value across the entire E&P division. • Delivered €58M in validated savings by restructuring CapEx/OpEx portfolios and implementing zero-based budgeting, achieving 64% of 2025 target in record time • Prevented €5M in potential losses by establishing enterprise PMO with stage-gate governance, increasing executive visibility by 40% and decision velocity by 30% • Transformed organizational operating model by deploying lean management system across 1,000+ personnel, reducing overhead by 20% while improving field performance metrics
Senior Project Manager (Europe & Asia)
METRO.digital
Sep 2021 - Dec 2024
3 years 4 months
Bucharest, Romania
Technology hub driving digital transformation for METRO AG's global wholesale operations Led cross-continental digital transformation spanning 30 countries, revolutionizing warehouse operations and establishing new digital collaboration standards. • Generated €500K annual recurring savings by redesigning warehouse layouts using digital twin technology, optimizing 1,500 facilities for 25% better space utilization • Accelerated operational efficiency by 15% through IoT sensor deployment and robotic automation integration, eliminating 20% of manual handling errors • Built enterprise collaboration platform connecting 200+ international users with 95% adoption rate, improving cross-functional efficiency by 40% through unified workflows
Supply Chain Director
Garrett - Advancing Motion
Oct 2016 - Oct 2021
5 years 1 month
Bucharest, Romania
Global leader in turbocharging technology serving the world's leading automotive manufacturers. Transformed underperforming supply chain into industry benchmark operation, managing €53M P&L while leading 300-person organization through market turbulence. • Delivered €1.3M sustainable cost reduction by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and freight consolidation, beating targets for 5 consecutive years • Achieved 22% productivity improvement through deployment of 30+ Lean Six Sigma projects, while maintaining 99% on-time delivery to automotive OEMs • Built high-performance culture with 70% internal promotion rate by establishing competency frameworks and mentorship programs, reducing turnover by 35%
Supply Chain Manager & Board Executive Member (RO-BG-AL)
Toyota Romania
May 2012 - Oct 2016
4 years 6 months
Bucharest, Romania
Part of Toyota's European network, a world leader in automotive manufacturing. Served on executive board while leading regional supply chain transformation across Romania, Bulgaria, and Albania with €37M operational budget. • Improved operational performance by 22% through Toyota Production System implementation, establishing regional benchmarks adopted across European network • Reduced waste by 30% via comprehensive value stream mapping and kaizen events, beating cost targets for 4 consecutive years • Expanded market share by 15% through supply chain excellence initiatives that improved dealer satisfaction and reduced stockouts by 40%
CEE Logistics & Operations Manager (RO-MD-HU)
HTC
May 2010 - May 2012
2 years 1 month
Bucharest, Romania
Global technology and smartphone manufacturer • Improved operational efficiency by 15% and reduced handling errors by 20% through collaborative logistics redesign across RO-MD-HU region, integrating team insights into systematic improvements • Implemented cross-docking operations reducing inventory costs by €500K annually through cross-functional collaboration with warehouse and transportation teams • Built strong partnerships with sales and marketing teams, achieving 100% product availability during critical launch windows through proactive relationship management
National Logistics Coordinator
RB
Feb 2008 - May 2010
2 years 4 months
Bucharest, Romania
Multinational consumer goods company • Enhanced demand planning through statistical modeling collaboration with sales and marketing teams, improving forecast accuracy by 25% and reducing safety stock by €800K • Optimized distribution network covering 300+ retail points through systematic analysis and stakeholder input, reducing delivery costs by 18% • Transformed S&OP process through cross-functional collaboration, improving organizational alignment and reducing stock-outs by 30%
Logistics Development & Process Improvement Lead
Heineken
Sep 2002 - Mar 2008
5 years 7 months
Târgu Mureș, Romania
Global brewing company • Developed proprietary logistics optimization software through collaborative innovation with IT and operations teams, reducing annual shipment distance by 2 million km and generating €800K annual savings • Applied Process Kaizen Engineering methodologies through systematic team collaboration, achieving 30% productivity improvements and establishing foundation for continuous improvement culture • Advanced through 2 promotions in 6 years, demonstrating consistent value delivery, relationship building, and successful implementation of innovative solutions
Education
Ecological University
B.A. Communication Sciences
2022 - 2025
2 years 11 months
Universitatea „Spiru Haret” din București
B.A. Sociology, Psychology & Pedagogy
2002 - 2007
4 years 11 months
Licenses & certifications
Project Manager
Issued: Sep 2025
Manager
Issued: Sep 2025
Senior Strategic Program Manager
Issued: Jul 2025
Google AI Essentials
Issued: Sep 2024
Google Project Management: Specialization
Issued: Apr 2024
Google Project Management Certificate
Issued: Apr 2024
Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
Issued: Apr 2024
Agile Project Management
Issued: Apr 2024
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
Issued: Mar 2024
Project Execution: Running the Project
Issued: Mar 2024
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Issued: Jan 2024
Foundations of Project Management
Issued: Jul 2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Level II
Issued: Jun 2020
Logistics engineer PKE (Process Kaizen Engineer)
Issued: Sep 2007
Train the Trainer
Issued: Apr 2004
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