KAREL HONEGR
Praha
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Supply chain leader brings proven record of success in exceeding targets to deliver measurable results and substantial improvements. Expert in motivating operational changes to revitalise, revamp and redirect teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner specialising in the complex organization transformation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewery director Krusovice & Velke Brezno
Heineken
11.2024 - Current
- Managed key breweries operations by coordinating a workforce of 350 employees and effectively utilising a budget of 65 million euros and delivering 2% saving YoY
- CEE production cost reduction due to optimized production footprint
- CZ & SK Digital production project governance
Chief Transformation Officer and Board member
Heineken
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered transformation programmes in CZ&SK supply chain, sales, and HR
- Governance of major capex projects in sales and supply chain
- Realised structural savings across CEE, averaging 10 million euros per year, through strategic initiatives.
Brewery director Starobrno
Heineken
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Led a team of 150 personnel within a 35 million euros budget to enhance production efficiency and operational effectiveness (avg. 4% improved line efficiency)
- Pioneered regional digital production pilot project on time, in full
- Transformed regional distribution network
Customer service and logistic manager
Heineken
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Elevate customer experience and optimise logistics efficiency, achieving a service level of 98%.
- Optimization of CEE international transport (2,5% operational cost savings)
S&OP Manager and Country Planning Leader
Heineken
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Governance of CEE region S&OP processes and results (stock value reduction by 15%)
- Accountable for country service level to all customers (NPS 13. → 4.)
Planning and Logistics Manager
Heineken
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Optimised production scheduling and brewery logistics to drive efficiency and reduce operational costs (3% cost base reduction YoY)
- Elevated production and logistic safety awarness (0 safety incidents)
CEE DC Operation Leader
Procter and Gamble, a.s.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Implemented streamlined processes in CEE DC operations, managing 45,000 pallets to maintain a 99% service level and achieve a 1,5% reduction in base costs year on year.
- Integrated Ambipur supply chain operations into P&G supply chain after aquisition across CEE region
Senior Procurement Manager
Madal Bal, a.s.
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Delivered a 7% year-on-year margin increase through effective management of procurement operations.
- Implemented strategic commercial initiatives that aligned with organisational goals.
Education
Masters degree - business adm.
University of Economics Prague
Skills
- Board strategy formulation
- Leadership enhancement
- Team growth strategies
- Plant management expertise
- Transformation initiatives
- S&OP coordination
- Customer services
- Warehousing and transportation
- Procurement strategies
- Stress resilience
Languages
Czech
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and interests
- Family and traveling
- Amateur boxing
- Military technology
- Medieval history
Timeline
Brewery director Krusovice & Velke Brezno
Heineken
11.2024 - Current
Chief Transformation Officer and Board member
Heineken
01.2022 - 11.2024
Brewery director Starobrno
Heineken
01.2019 - 12.2021
Customer service and logistic manager
Heineken
01.2018 - 01.2019
S&OP Manager and Country Planning Leader
Heineken
03.2015 - 01.2018
Planning and Logistics Manager
Heineken
01.2013 - 02.2015
CEE DC Operation Leader
Procter and Gamble, a.s.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Procurement Manager
Madal Bal, a.s.
01.2003 - 12.2009
Masters degree - business adm.
University of Economics Prague