Alina Retecka
About Alina Retecka
Alina Retecka is a Team Manager at Amazon Development Center in Gdańsk, Poland, where she has worked since 2019. She previously held various roles at Amazon and spent eight years as a Procurement and Purchases Specialist at BIMs PLUS.
Work at Amazon Development Center Poland
Alina Retecka has been employed at Amazon Development Center in Gdańsk since 2019, currently holding the position of Team Manager. In this role, she manages a team of approximately 30 members, overseeing both on-site and remote operations. Her responsibilities include focusing on operational performance and quality control. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Data Associate for four months in 2019 and as a German Data Analyst from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an ML Data Associate - I from 2018 to 2019, contributing to various data-driven projects.
Education and Expertise
Alina Retecka studied at Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, where she pursued a degree in Filologia Germańska, earning her Magister (Mgr) from 1995 to 2000. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in language and communication, which complements her professional roles in data analysis and team management.
Background in Procurement and Purchases
Before joining Amazon, Alina Retecka worked at BIMs PLUS as a Procurement and Purchases Specialist from 2000 to 2008 in Bydgoszcz, Woj. Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Polska. This eight-year experience allowed her to develop skills in procurement processes and supply chain management, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in data analysis and team leadership.
Team Management and Leadership Development
In her current role as Team Manager at Amazon, Alina Retecka emphasizes the development of leadership principles within her team. She engages in coaching, mentoring, and motivating employees, while also identifying and nurturing top talent. Her focus on enhancing team dynamics contributes to improved operational performance and employee satisfaction.
Operational Performance and Quality Control
Alina Retecka is responsible for forecasting and capacity planning to align with business needs at Amazon. She builds weekly work schedules and monitors real-time service levels to ensure operational effectiveness. Additionally, she tracks metrics related to quality and productivity, which helps maintain a reliable flow of products and balance tasks according to current demand.