Elena Iftimovici
Milton Keynes
Summary
Passionate and driven leader with a flair for transforming supply chain operations, elevating KPIs, and championing health and safety excellence. Recognised for bringing energy, creativity, and purpose to every challenge - engaging teams, fostering collaboration, and cultivating cultures where people and performance thrive. With a sharp eye for strategy and a hands-on approach, I align big-picture goals with day-to-day operations to unlock efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver lasting success. Fueled by curiosity and committed to impact, I turn complex problems into opportunities and inspire those around me to push boundaries and achieve more.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Optimisation Manager
Gist Limited
Enfield
2023.04 - Current
- Improving supply chain functionality by implementing innovative warehouse solutions.
- Facilitating smooth operations through regular communication with site team and wider stakeholders.
- Collaborating with the operational teams to drive YoY cost improvements, ensuring sustainable financial performance.
- Supporting data-driven decision making by analysing key warehouse metrics and providing actionable insights.
Site Operations Manager
Gist Limited
Enfield
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Overseen daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency in the overall processes.
- Ensured compliance with health & safety, quality standards and Company policies.
- Planned and co-ordinated detailed operational activities through team managers, ensuring the required level of service provided to the customer.
- Supported team managers with counselling, coaching and development of all colleagues.
Warehouse Team Manager
Gist Limited
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
2020.03 - 2022.03
Warehouse Operative
Gist Limited
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
2018.11 - 2020.03
Education
Bachelor in Laws - Law
University of Bucharest
Bucharest/ Romania 2014.09 - 2018.09
IASSC Certified - Business Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt (PMI)
United Kingdom 2024.04 -
Skills
- Ethical conduct
- Leadership in diverse environments
- KPI tracking
- Supply chain management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership skills
- Employee engagement
Affiliations
- Travelling
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Level 3 HACCP
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate
Timeline
IASSC Certified - Business Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt (PMI)
2024.04 -
Site Optimisation Manager
Gist Limited
2023.04 - Current
Site Operations Manager
Gist Limited
2022.03 - 2023.04
Warehouse Team Manager
Gist Limited
2020.03 - 2022.03
Warehouse Operative
Gist Limited
2018.11 - 2020.03
Bachelor in Laws - Law
University of Bucharest
2014.09 - 2018.09