Lucas Szymanski

Background

About Lucas Szymanski

Supply Chain Executive | 20+ years of experience in complex supply chain operations, global sourcing, and international distribution across NSE, CEE, and ME regions. Industries: Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Household Essentials, Automotive Proven track record with global brands including BMW (UK), L’Oréal, Danone, FoodWell, Pfeifer & Langen Group, and Sarantis Group. Core Expertise: End-to-End Supply Chain Transformation – from visionary strategy to operational excellence Operations – procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, customer service, transport, planning & inventory management, IBP, regulatory compliance, and quality Scale – SKUs, 200 suppliers, 19 warehouses, delivery points,~150 associates Customer-Centricity – builds agile, service-driven supply chains aligned with commercial goals Leadership – delivers strategic clarity and resilience under pressure; builds high-performing, engaged teams. Experienced in multicultural and international environments. Motto:"Change is not imposed on people; it’s created with them." Selected achievements: Led end-to-end supply chain transformations, including site launches/closures and network redesigns across PE-backed, private, and multinational organizations Delivered strong financial and operational impact: cost reduction, OTIF improvement, inventory optimization, and rapid quality gains—all while sustaining high service levels Drove cross-border change programs, implemented IBP/S & OP frameworks, and rolled out advanced digital tools (e.g, SAP APO, BI platforms) Built strong leadership pipelines, enhanced cross-functional collaboration, and boosted employee morale and engagement Educated in supply chain management, with degrees with distinction from universities in the UK and Poland. Fluent in Polish and English. Passionate about how AI and new technologies can improve supply chain operations. Naturally curious, open-minded, and always looking to learn. Outside of work, a keen reader and big fan of music festivals—visited many across different countries.