Strengthened functioning of the supply chain
taking on the role of Interim Supply Chain Manager allowed for combining responsibility for planning, warehousing, transport and customer service in one area.
What was achieved?
Sorted storage and logistic processes
clarification of warehouse operating rules, better use of the WMS system, as well as more transparency in material and product flows.
More coherent planning of supplies and customer service
linking forecasts, inventory levels and costs as part of a single SCM management model reported to the management board.
Long-term strengthening of the organisation
following the interim cooperation period, the client decided to employ the expert permanently, which confirmed the good match in terms of competencies and business.
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Project challenges
Legrand managed the flow of raw materials, components and finished products between two warehouses, production facilities and sales markets in Poland and abroad. An extensive portfolio of product ranges, working in an international environment and varying customer expectations meant that the supply chain area was becoming increasingly complex. The company needed an experienced person to take responsibility for SCM, streamline processes and introduce specific operational changes to support business objectives.
Complex storing and logistic environment
two warehouses with different functions, different flows of materials and finished goods, and the need for a consistent approach to inventory.
Extensive product portfolio
handling multiple SKUs, diverse customer needs, and the need to balance high product availability with reasonable inventory levels.
Diverse SCM team
subordination of specialists in forecasting, after-sales service, working with WMS, administration and the warehouse team, requiring a clear arrangement of cooperation and responsibilities.
Targets set
Ensuring stable supply chain operations
continuity of supplies of materials, raw materials and finished products to customers in Poland and on export markets.
Sorting and optimising logistic processes
better organisation of warehouse operations, transport and goods flow using existing systems, including WMS.
Increasing the quality of planning
combining sales forecasts, inventory levels, costs and customer service levels into a coherent SCM management model.
Strengthening the SCM team and structure
clear division of roles and responsibilities within the supply chain team and development of employee competencies.
Solutions implemented
Supply chain diagnosis
analysis of the current state of production, storage and distribution processes, as well as the manner of servicing domestic and foreign customers.
Devising the direction of SCM
defining priorities, work standards and rules for cooperation between departments in logistics, storage, planning and customer service.
Improvement in storage functioning and WMS use
organising the layout, inventory management rules, rotation and daily work of the warehouse team in two locations.
Strengthening the SCM team in their daily work
clarifying roles and responsibilities, regular cooperation with subordinate specialists, as well as introducing changes step by step, with an emphasis on practical implementation.
Client
Legrand Poland is part of an international group supplying installation systems widely used in the construction industry. The Polish production plant serves both the domestic market and foreign customers, and its operations are based on two warehouses and an extensive portfolio of products targeted at various customer segments.
Redegate suggested that we cooperate with person who was competent in SCM and who wasn’t afraid of making changes, which we really cared about.
Monika Rak
HR Manager, Legrand Polska
Expert’s role and experience
Interim Supply Chain Manager
The expert took over responsibility for the supply chain at Legrand Poland, coordinating warehouse operations, inventory planning, cooperation with production, and customer service. Every day, they made operational decisions regarding the flow of goods and timely deliveries, cooperated with the General Manager and other departments, as well as led the SCM team towards a more structured and predictable operating model by implementing a Change Management project.
They previously held director and managerial positions in logistics and supply chain management in international organisations, where they were responsible for production, warehousing and distribution processes.
They have experience in designing and optimising warehouse and distribution networks and implementing modern IT solutions which support supply chain management, including WMS systems.
They have managed teams responsible for forecasting, customer service, warehouse logistics and transport, combining an operational perspective with the organisation’s business goals.
