Bogdan-Iacob Vitez
Middleton,Greater Manchester
Summary
Logistics planner with over 9 years of experience in high-volume distribution centres. Skilled in delivery, scheduling, reporting, and resolving operational issues quickly to keep supply chains running smoothly. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate effectively across teams to optimise supply chain processes. Advanced user of Excel, with a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving. Ready to bring planning expertise and operational insight into a high-performing supply and demand planning team.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply chain planner
DHL Supply Chain - Heywood Distribution Centre
Heywood, Manchester
2023.08 - 2026.07
Completed TUPE- transfer, enabling smooth transition from Sainsbury’s to DHL operations.
Supply Chain Planner
Sainsbury’s Argos – Heywood Distribution Centre
Heywood, Manchester
2017.03 - 2023.08
- Plan and prepare daily delivery schedules for multiple stores across the region.
- Serve as first point of contact for warehouse, transport, and store delivery issues, minimising disruptions.
- Implemented process improvements for efficient resource utilisation and reporting.
- Developed and maintained reports to assist with operational decision-making.
- Provide Helpdesk support and allocate workloads to warehouse teams.
Warehouse Operative & Backup Scheduler/Planner
Argos
Heywood, Manchester
2014.07 - 2017.03
- Supported planning team with despatch scheduling
- Ensured timely delivery with efficient planning and prioritising of workload.
- Executed order picking, despatch clerking, and goods handling in high-volume distribution environment to support operational efficiency.
Other Roles
- Gained experience across multiple sectors such as distribution, hospitality, trade, and manufacturing: Tesco – Oakwood Distribution Centre, Forum Hotels (Rhodes Island), Sav-Com (Romania), Mainetti (Romania), Nokia (Romania). Developed transferable skills in teamwork, adaptability, and working under pressure.
Education
A-Levels - Tourism
Victor Babes High School
Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaB.A. - Tourism
Babes Bolyai University, Faculty of Geography
Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaSkills
- Delivery scheduling and route planning
- Logistics coordination and issue resolution
- Supply chain forecasting
- Efficiency optimisation
- Process improvement initiatives
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Workload organisation and prioritisation
- Stakeholder communication
- Team collaboration and adaptability
- Optimistic problem-solving and data analysis
- Customer focus
Certification
- CompTIA A+ certified in 2025
- AWS Skills Center: Introduction to Computer Technology
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (completed in 2024)
- Certificate of Professional Competence: Technician in Tourism
- Employee of the Month – Argos Heywood DC
Hobbies & Interests
Table tennis, cycling – enjoy performing bicycle maintenance, cooking – learning new recipes, tracking stock market trends.
Languages
English
Advanced
Romanian
Native
Timeline
Supply chain planner
DHL Supply Chain - Heywood Distribution Centre
2023.08 - 2026.07
Supply Chain Planner
Sainsbury’s Argos – Heywood Distribution Centre
2017.03 - 2023.08
Warehouse Operative & Backup Scheduler/Planner
Argos
2014.07 - 2017.03
Other Roles
B.A. - Tourism
Babes Bolyai University, Faculty of Geography
A-Levels - Tourism
Victor Babes High School