Andreas Smaropoulos

About

Senior Retail professional, having over 15 years of extensive experience in retail business mainly in Sales, Logistics and Customer Relations sector. Hands on and Value driven approach with proven track record of building high caliber teams to drive improvement and achieve operational efficiencies in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Excellent understanding of operational and commercial issues and key contributor in strategic issues. Always try to make the environment I am working in a better place for my colleagues.

Experience

• Head of Logistics at Karamolegos Bakery S.A.
  Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Led national logistics transformation across network and automation • Delivered EBITDA impact through distribution redesign • Achieved double-digit transport cost reduction • Increased automation productivity • Led SAP migration for logistics function

• Area Sales Operations Manager at Lidl Hellas
  Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Full P&L responsibility • Led 130 employees • Strengthened cost governance and operational performance • Drove profitability under high-demand conditions

• IKEA, HOUSE MARKET (12 yrs 8 mos)
  • Market Logistics Manager
    May 2018 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Led 4-store market logistics strategy • Implemented e-commerce supply model

  • Market Customer Relations Manager
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Led largest cost center (80+ FTE) • Owned KPIs linked to commercial & brand capital targets • Drove strategic service transformation

  • Supply Chain transformation Project Manager at IKEA Greece, Boulgaria, Cyprus
    Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Led cross-country transformation program