Svetlana Zhukova
About Svetlana Zhukova
Svetlana Zhukova is an experienced Import Products Manager in Supply Chain at Avon, where she has worked since 2011. With a background in supply planning and analysis, she manages a portfolio of around 3000 SKUs for Eastern European markets and focuses on improving supply chain efficiency.
Current Role at Avon
Svetlana Zhukova serves as the Import Products Manager in the Supply Chain department at Avon since 2011. In this role, she manages a portfolio of approximately 3000 SKUs for Eastern European markets. Her responsibilities include achieving service and inventory targets, as well as providing weekly updates to the management board regarding supply positions and product availability issues. She negotiates with supply planning and distribution teams at manufacturing to ensure timely product supply to warehouses in EE markets.
Previous Experience at Avon
Svetlana Zhukova has extensive experience at Avon, having worked in various roles since 2003. She began as a Remote Branch Distribution Specialist from 2003 to 2005, followed by her position as a Supply Chain Senior Analyst from 2005 to 2009. She then served as a Supply Planning Manager from 2009 to 2012. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to the efficiency of supply chain operations and has been involved in team transitions during function integration.
Education and Expertise
Svetlana Zhukova studied at Evropejs'kij Universitet Financiv, Informacijnih Sistem, Menedment Ta Bisnesu in Kyiv, where she focused on Economics from 1997 to 2002. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in supply chain management, particularly in areas such as supply planning and inventory management.
Supply Chain Management Skills
In her current and previous roles, Svetlana Zhukova has demonstrated strong skills in supply chain management. She leads a matrix team across Eastern Europe and is responsible for initiating changes to enhance supply chain processes. Her focus on improving efficiency includes optimizing systems and fostering cooperation with other functions within the organization.