Panayot Slavov
Slaveykovo,Bulgaria
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic business analysis and supplier relationship cultivation. Demonstrates proficiency in demand forecasting and sustainable procurement, contributing to robust and efficient supply chain management. Skilled in team building, fostering collaborative environments that drive organisational success. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to support sustainable business growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Owner
Nova Technology LTD
Gabrovo, Bulgaria
2016.10 - Current
- Personally increased the sales of the main customer ten fold by developing of new sourcing partners on two continents - from 300K/month to more than 3mil/month worth of revenue
- Created new product segments with total value of 20% of the overall customer's business
- Built a sustainable supply chain across the structure of the main customer - from producers of goods and raw materials through timely delivery and reasonable storage to improved delivery to end customers
- While supervising a team of procurement employees, resolved various supply cases and negotiated contracts worth more than 2 mil/contract
- Led and participated in NPD, including for new product categories
- Sourced and negotiated the purchasing of machinery and equipment for the main customer, while leading a multi-department teams
- Implemented LEAN principles in Procurement and across multiple departments in the main customer's structures
Commercial director
UMT LTD
Kazanlak, Stara Zagora
2012.02 - 2016.09
- Built a team of sales representatives, with clear goals and achievables
- Personally developed 90% of the company's customers
- Developed the product portfolio of the company, adding new sales goods and services building relationships with new suppliers from Europe and China
- Increased the sales of the company more than ten fold
- Created the internal structure and processes of the company
- Supported the development of the manufacturing capabilities of the company through generating ideas and negotiations contracts for equipment, machinery, facilities and property
Market Analyst/Product Manager/Marketing Manager
Master Chemical Europe LTD
Perrysburg, Unites States
2007.08 - 2009.05
- Developed new product strategies by researching market trends and analysing customer feedback.
- Worked closely with R and D team for development of next-generation products.
- Conducted competitor analysis to identify market opportunities.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams, improved product positioning in the market.
- Championed user-centric approach to design, enhanced customer satisfaction levels.
- Developed effective marketing strategies with valuable insights from data interpretation.
Education
Ms of Marketing - Marketing
University of Tampa, Florida
United States 2010.08 - 2011.12
MBA - Business
Miami University, Oxford Ohio
United States 2006.05 - 2007.06
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
University of National and World Economy
Sofia, Bulgaria 2000.09 - 2005.05
Skills
- Strategic business analysis
- Supplier relationship cultivation
- Demand forecasting
- Sustainable procurement
- Team building
Languages
Bulgarian
Native
English
Fluent
Mandarin
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Nova Technology LTD
2016.10 - Current
Commercial director
UMT LTD
2012.02 - 2016.09
Ms of Marketing - Marketing
University of Tampa, Florida
2010.08 - 2011.12
Market Analyst/Product Manager/Marketing Manager
Master Chemical Europe LTD
2007.08 - 2009.05
MBA - Business
Miami University, Oxford Ohio
2006.05 - 2007.06
Bachelor of Economics - Economics
University of National and World Economy
2000.09 - 2005.05