Nikolas Koukoulakis
Supplier Performance Manager - Subway @IPC International
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WORK HISTORY
Supplier Performance Manager - Subway @IPC International
London, GB
Managing a vendor portfolio across 47 global suppliers, I drive supplier performance, delivery excellence, and scalable, cost-efficient operations across Subway’s EMEA markets.• Partnered with suppliers to optimise manufacturing and logistics processes, while supporting successful scale-up across multiple regions.• Rolled out supplier scorecards and quarterly reviews, enhancing transparency and improving OTIF by 15% YoY.• Delivered a 20% reduction in lead times through targeted supply chain improvements and vendor collaboration• Played a key role in ERP system implementation and cross-functional integration, enabling real-time tracking and more agile decision-making• Collaborated with demand planning and warehousing teams to reduce excess inventory by 10% and food waste by 2% annually• Improved forecast accuracy by 5% through refined predictive models and better alignment with operational stakeholders• Built strong relationships with internal teams and supplier leadership to align KPIs and embed a culture of continuous improvement
EDUCATION
University of Kent
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration & Marketing
University of Kent
International Foundation Program, Business Management and Economics
University of Kent
Master of Science - MS, Value Chain Management
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
CIPS Level 4, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management and Supply Chain
SKILLS
ABOUT NIKOLAS KOUKOULAKIS
End-to-end Supply Chain & Operations Leader with 8+ years’ experience driving supplier performance, logistics optimization, and revenue growth across the food & beverage and mobility sectors. I’ve managed multimillion-pound vendor portfolios, scaled supplier scorecards across global networks, and implemented commercial frameworks that cut costs, reduce risk, and boost service levels. My background in fleet and revenue management sharpened my ability to forecast demand, maximize asset utilization, and streamline operations across large-scale vehicle networks in EMEA - experience that now powers my strategic thinking in supply chain roles.🧠Let’s build the supply chains of the future — smarter, leaner, greener.
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