Elka C.
About Elka C.
Elka C. is a Senior Manager in Performance & Transformation at Aker Solutions, with extensive experience in supply chain management and offshore cost control within the Oil & Gas industry.
Current Role at Aker Solutions
Elka C. is currently serving as the Senior Manager for Performance & Transformation at Aker Solutions. Since 2021, Elka has been overseeing regional activities tied to supply chain suppliers' risk and inventory management on a global level. Working in Tranby, Viken, Norway, Elka actively supports subsea projects and ensures the adherence and implementation of Aker Solutions' global inventory processes.
Previous Roles in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current position, Elka held various key roles at Aker Solutions. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as Indirect Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics Africa based in Luanda, Angola. Before that, from 2018 to 2020, she served as Country Supply Chain Manager in the same region. Additionally, Elka worked at Weatherford as Country Supply Chain Manager from 2014 to 2017, strengthening her solid foundation in supply chain management within the oil and gas sector.
Early Career and Engineering Experience
Early in her career, Elka gained valuable experience as a Cost Engineer at Panalpina in the Panprojects division from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a Marine Analyst at both BP and ExxonMobil, working at BP from 2009 to 2011 and at ExxonMobil from 2007 to 2008. This background contributed to her expertise in offshore cost control and continuous improvement.
Educational Background
Elka pursued an extensive educational path, earning her Master in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management from Kingston University in 2013. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics Management from IBC Global Academy - North West Kent College, completed in 2010, and a Postgraduate qualification in Business Consultancy from Instituto Superior de Linguas e Administração, obtained in 2006.
Expertise in Process Improvement
Elka C. is known for proactively identifying bottlenecks in processes and devising solutions that enhance cost, productivity, and time efficiency. With a strong background in continuous improvement within the oil and gas industry, she has successfully overseen various projects, ensuring optimal performance and transformation. Elka's expertise ensures that strategic goals are consistently met.