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Balazs HruboczkiBH

Balazs Hruboczki

CMILT - Logistics Consultant

€637/day
Liverpool, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Balazs

Senior Logistics & Operations Leader with over 11 years of experience in logistics, stock, distribution, international and global freight and operational strategy. Proven expertise in leading logistics transformations, 3PL transitions, warehouse optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive cost savings, efficiency gains, and stakeholder engagement. Strong leadership background in building and managing teams, enhancing operational performance, and aligning logistics with strategic business goals.


Seeking senior-level associate, contract and interim roles in Logistics, Stock, Distribution, Operations Management, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement Projects.


Key Skills & Expertise
✔ Strategic Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership – End-to-end management of distribution networks, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency
✔ Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement – Lean management, operational strategy, and automation initiatives to drive efficiency gains.
✔ 3PL Management & SLA Compliance – Leading supplier negotiations, warehouse performance tracking, and logistics transformation projects.
✔ Warehouse & Stock Control – Expertise in stock accuracy, fulfillment operations, and warehouse efficiency.
✔ Operational Strategy & KPI Tracking – Data-driven decision-making to optimize cost savings and service levels.
✔ People & Stakeholder Management – Strong leadership in building and managing teams, supplier relationships, and executive collaboration.
✔ Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Certified in Dangerous Goods (sea & road).
✔ ERP & Systems Expertise – NetSuite ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and advanced Excel reporting for analytics.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Hungarian

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Liverpool (up to 50km), Warrington (up to 30km), Wigan (up to 30km), Preston (up to 30km), Leeds (up to 30km)

Experience

  • BH Distribution & Logistics Advisory Ltd
    Independent Logistics & Distribution Consultant
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    November 2025 - Today (7 months)
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Established an independent logistics and operations consultancy to support consultancies and client businesses on an associate, contract, and interim basis. Focused on hands-on delivery across logistics transformation, 3PL performance, and continuous improvement, drawing on over 11 years of senior operational experience.

    Scope of work and focus areas:
    • 3PL Management & Performance Recovery
    • 3PL Setup & Implementation
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Freight Tenders & Network Reviews
    • Cost-to-Serve Analysis
    • Warehouse Space Optimisation
    • Stock Optimisation & Control
    • Process Improvement & Change Management
    Warehouse Management Systems 3PL Implementation 3PL Management Freight Strategy Continual improvement
  • Refy Beauty Ltd
    Logistics Manager
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    March 2023 - Today (3 years and 3 months)
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Led logistics strategy transformation across UK, USA, and EU 3PLs, ensuring SLA compliance and operational efficiency.


    Spearheaded 3PL performance reviews, driving supplier accountability through structured KPI reporting.


    Implemented NetSuite ERP enhancements, improving stock visibility, inbound tracking, and logistics automation.


    Developed quarterly logistics performance reports, increasing data transparency and reducing freight costs.

    Expanded operations team, hiring and onboarding a Logistics Assistant, and a Temporary Logistics Administrator and structuring team development.


    Key Achievements:


    ✔ Delivered end-to-end transitions to new 3PLs in the UK, USA (Texas), and EU (Belgium) with on-time go-lives.
    ✔ Optimized 3PL operations, improving stock accuracy and warehouse efficiencies across global supply chains.
    ✔ Increased inbound SLA from 88% → 95–100% through root-cause analysis and supplier accountability.
    ✔ Implemented logistics automation, reducing manual errors and improving data tracking.
    ✔ Reduced warehouse storage volume by ~30%, through packaging optimisation and stock rationalisation.
    ✔ Shifted freight method split from 30% sea / 70% air to 91% sea / 9% air, significantly reducing freight spend.
    ERP Netsuite Supply chain 3PL Management Logistics Transformation
  • Panaz Ltd
    Logistics & Supply Chain Lead
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    June 2021 - March 2023 (1 year and 9 months)
    Burnley, United Kingdom
    Managed end-to-end stock and distribution operations, overseeing warehouse optimization and outbound shipments.

    Led Operational Excellence reviews, defining CI priorities and operational standards.

    Developed cost-saving strategies, cutting EU shipping costs by 50% and reducing logistics complaints to 0.21%.

    Implemented improved outbound workflows, enhancing customer service and delivery reliability.

    Key Achievements:
    ✔ Improved UK OTIF from 96% → 99% through structured analysis and workflow changes.
    ✔ Increased EU sampling OTIF from 80% → 95%, boosting commercial team response times.
    ✔ Achieved £120k annual savings by redesigning EU freight models and UK distribution processes.
    Change and Transformation Management Cost-to-Serve Analysis Supply chain Warehouse Management Systems Distribution Networks

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Education

  • Certified in Dangerous Goods (sea & road).
    Certified in Dangerous Goods (sea & road).
  • BA
    University of Debrecen
    BA

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