Zoltan Kertesz
Director North America Distribution and Global Logistics at Harman Professional, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Harman Professional, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director North America Distribution and Global Logistics
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Nov 2022 - Present
I am responsible for delivering signature customer experience by leading distribution logistics in North America, and driving transparency and operational excellence in freight management, network design, distribution worldwide. I am responsible for delivering signature customer experience by leading distribution logistics in North America, and driving transparency and operational excellence in freight management, network design, distribution worldwide.
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HARMAN International
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
Responsible for transportation and warehousing services supporting HARMAN Operations worldwide.
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2021
As a global executive in automotive supply chain management, I lead business process management for material planning, including de development and launch of corporate procedures and work instructions for purchase order management, material demand forecasting, supply coverage analysis, supplier logistics. I created strong collaboration among Operations, Procurement and Suppliers, based on structured supplier performance management including both hard facts (ontime delivery) and customer experience (NPS score). I was leading the automotive critical parts management process. The role included shortage management process development, shortage reporting and documentation, leading global allocations, and implementing preventive measures based on advanced analytics. I had a key role in the Covid-19 and AKM Fire impact mitigation task forces during 2020. In support of manufacturing changes, I was supply chain project lead for a US plant closure, and helped the rapid growth of an India manufacturing plant. Show less
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Self Employed
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Hungary
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on gardening leave, searching for next career event across Europe
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Apr 2018 - Feb 2019
After over 10 years at IBM, I took a planned short career break, when I could • provide full care for my 2 children in the summer months • complete editing the text of a book on the history of a local student council and translating it into English After over 10 years at IBM, I took a planned short career break, when I could • provide full care for my 2 children in the summer months • complete editing the text of a book on the history of a local student council and translating it into English
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2018
Managing a team of Supply Assurance Specialists and Execution Buyers, responsible for seamless supply of new and repaired service parts to IBM EMEA service center and country local warehouses.
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Manager of supply assurance team supporting IBM high end storage server manufacturing. I also manage Accounts Payable focalpoint, planning specialists and planning systems key users.
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Feb 2011 - Sep 2012
Teamleader of execution buyers, responsible for MRP analysis and material ordering for manufacturing HE Storage servers.
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
Global Strategic Sourcing of cables and connectors for IBM Storage brand. Supplier management, cost management, NPI supply assurance.
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Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
Sourcing telecommunication and IT services, execution of purchase orders, supplier management.
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Manager
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Jul 2006 - Nov 2007
International trade of paper food packaging products. International trade of paper food packaging products.
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Consultant
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2006
Freelance consultant for import and export Freelance consultant for import and export
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Acting CEO and Sales Manager
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Apr 2002 - Aug 2005
Sales Manager job, export and key accounts. Major restructuring as acting CEO. Sales Manager job, export and key accounts. Major restructuring as acting CEO.
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Branch Office Manager
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Sep 2000 - Apr 2002
Running a small office specialized on special interest groups and individual leisure and professional travels. Running a small office specialized on special interest groups and individual leisure and professional travels.
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Education
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Debreceni Egyetem
BA, English, Hungarian literature and linguistics, TOEFL