Klaus Sallaku
Heidelberg
Übersicht
5
5
years of professional experience
Berufserfahrung
Demand and Supply Planner & Logistics Manager
Vileda-FCHS
Weinheim
03.2025 - Current
- Supported planning process setup, Value-Added Services (VAS) implementation, and end-to-end logistics planning for a full warehouse relocation, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
- Supported ERP testing and go-live activities related to warehouse relocation updates.
- Managed demand and supply planning for Gloves and Kitchen Accessories categories, improving forecast bias from –17% to +1%.
- Led the S&OP process across the planning department, aligning supply, demand, and business strategy.
- Oversaw import/export operations and ensured compliance with customs regulations.
Demand and Supply Planner & Embellishment Coordinator
Reckitt
Heidelberg
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed the Dettol brand in the CHAT market, driving market presence and growth while coordinating S&OP activities with sales, marketing, and finance.
- Monitored and optimized forecasts, identified deviations, and implemented corrective actions.
- Coordinated supply, production planning, and logistics for new product launches and the existing product portfolio.
- Developed and executed promotion strategies and managed the Embellishment process for the DACH region.
Junior NPI Associate
Reckitt
Heidelberg
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw OTC business operations across the DACH and Nordics regions, supporting efficient execution and growth.
- Led cross-functional project management, coordinating Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, local Supply teams, and global factories.
- Supported local Supply operations and ensured smooth end-to-end coordination.
- Managed end-to-end Master Data and coordinated detailed project planning using Gantt chart
Master Thesis Student Supply Planning
Henkel
Dusseldorf
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted a thesis on risk assessment and management during major supply disruptions (COVID-19 and Suez Canal blockage) while supporting production planning through weekly RCCP updates and project reporting.
Intern- Purchasing Department
Henkel
Dusseldorf
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported tender processes for Contract Manufacturing and Traded Goods, managed EcoVadis sustainability assessments for FP A Europe, contributed to contract negotiations and cost structures, and developed value chain diagrams for Adhesive Technologies stakeholders.
Ausbildung
Master of Arts - Business Management
Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management
Mannheim, Germany 2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, USA 2015 - 2019
Kompetenzen
- Sales, Market & Demand Analysis: Sales data analysis, market research, demand planning & forecasting, demand variability analysis
- Strategic Planning & Brand Positioning: Strategic planning, brand positioning, product knowledge, product launch planning
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Forecast evaluation, demand–supply alignment, resource allocation
- Supply Chain & Production Planning: Supply chain processes, supply & production planning, production scheduling, coordination
- Supplier & Relationship Management: Supplier management, supplier relationship management, negotiation
- Supply Chain Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Supply chain analytics, quality control, continuous improvement, issue resolution
- Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Project management, cross-functional teamwork, training & development
- ERP Systems & Data Management: SAP SNP, Epicor Prophet 21, ERP systems, master data control, MS Office Suite
- Regulatory & Process Compliance: Regulatory compliance, process control, operational accuracy
- Professional Strengths: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication & listening skills, high attention to detail, organization, multitasking, solution-oriented, self-motivated, flexible and dedicated
Languages
English
Fließend (C2) (C2)
Albanian
Fließend (C2) (C2)
Italian
Gute Kenntnisse (B2) (B2)
German
Gute Kenntnisse (B2) (B2)
Benutzerdefiniert
- Sorting And Packing, Cleveland Food Bank, 01/01/18, 05/31/18
- Student Orientation and Integrating Opportunities, Cuyahoga Community College, 01/01/17, 12/31/18
Awards and Honors
- Winner of Ohio Export Internship Program (2019)
- Dean's List (2016-2019)
- President's List Spring (2018-2019)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2016-2017)
Zeitleiste
Demand and Supply Planner & Logistics Manager
Vileda-FCHS
03.2025 - Current
Demand and Supply Planner & Embellishment Coordinator
Reckitt
04.2023 - 02.2025
Junior NPI Associate
Reckitt
05.2022 - 04.2023
Master Thesis Student Supply Planning
Henkel
12.2021 - 03.2022
Intern- Purchasing Department
Henkel
06.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Business Management
Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Cleveland State University
2015 - 2019