Darko K.-Interim Manager Controlling & Projects
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Experience
Interim Manager Controlling & Projects
KraussMaffei GmbH
- Highly organized, responsible, persistent, and diligent professional
- Proficient in multitasking, excelling at efficiently managing various responsibilities on a daily basis
- Demonstrates the ability to collaborate seamlessly with individuals of diverse backgrounds and swiftly adapt to new work conditions
- System administrator for the purchasing systems 'Initiative Tracker' and 'Spend Control'
- SAP key user for purchasing-relevant data (MM and FI)
- Preparing and presenting monthly and ad hoc reports
- Acting as central interface for purchasing controlling with non-purchasing functions (especially finance)
- Implementing special projects (e.g. supplier harmonization, standardization of payment terms, further development of IT systems, special evaluations)
- Conducting ABC/XYZ analysis
Procurement Consultant in Finance
SAP SE
- Financial administration and consulting
- Tracking purchase requests regarding financial details
- Automating and optimizing processes
- Creating database for better data collection and easier handling
- Reducing operating time for month-end close preparation
- Providing support and advice on various issues and topics
Procurement Controller
Siemens/Flender Winergy
- Created procurement reports for working groups in Turkey, China (Tianjin), Serbia, and Germany
- Controlled purchase price changes and monitored purchase value
- Used PUMA tool for productivity tracking
- Used SoftoconCiS tool for procurement data management
- Calculated material prices using flexible BOM
- Assessed payment terms and their influence on cash flow
- Presented reports and trained employees
Operative Procurement
Siemens/Flender Winergy
- Created purchase orders and procedures
- Analyzed missing materials and requirements from SAP, monitored and documented changes systematically
- Managed reorder points, goods deliveries, capacity tracking, and inventory
- Ensured material availability
- Clarified and solved issues related to blocked invoices
- Performed complex Excel tasks
- Resolved SAP problems
Early Career Program
Siemens
- Developed skills in MS Office and advanced Excel formulas
- Enhanced critical thinking, management, leadership, and analytical skills
- Gained experience in operative procurement and controlling (calculations in ABAS, standard price, production/rework order variance analysis, making reports)
- Performed indirect procurement tasks (negotiation for savings, supplier checking with DAMEX tool, certification processes, creating NDAs, capex cards, opening suppliers in SAP, processing invoices)
- Supported planning department (opening production orders, adjusting material types)
- Managed delivery processes (delivery notes, stock transfers, invoicing, redelivery)
- Achieved ECDL certification
- Learned warehouse inventory administration via SAP
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Summary
Highly organized, responsible, persistent, and diligent professional. Proficient in multitasking, excelling at efficiently managing various responsibilities on a daily basis. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate seamlessly with individuals of diverse backgrounds and swiftly adapt to new work conditions. Brings valuable experience in both team-based and independent work environments.
Skills
- Major For Complicated Excel Tasks
- Sap Problem Solving
- Ms Office
- Critical Thinking
- Management Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
Languages
Education
Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad
Master of Finance, Banking and Insurance · Finance, Banking and Insurance · Subotica, Serbia
Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad
Bachelor of Economics · Economics · Subotica, Serbia
Certifications & licenses
ECDL Certificate
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Darko is based in Subotica, Slovakia and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Darko speaks the following languages: Serbian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Darko has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Darko has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Darko may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Darko would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager Controlling & Projects, Procurement Consultant in Finance, Procurement Controller.
Darko's most recent position is Interim Manager Controlling & Projects at KraussMaffei GmbH.
In recent years, Darko has worked for KraussMaffei GmbH, SAP SE, and Siemens/Flender Winergy.
Darko is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology.
Darko is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Finance, and Logistics. Darko also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Darko holds a Master in Finance, Banking and Insurance from Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad and a Bachelor in Economics from Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad.
Darko has 1 certificate: ECDL Certificate.
The availability of Darko needs to be confirmed.
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