George Karopoulos
About George Karopoulos
George Karopoulos is a Supply Planning Manager at The Hillman Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held roles as a Sales Analyst and Financial Analyst at Dyson from 2008 to 2019.
Current Role at The Hillman Group
George Karopoulos serves as the Supply Planning Manager at The Hillman Group, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he addresses challenges related to changing forecasts and long lead times in supply planning. He focuses on process improvement and efficiency within the supply chain management framework. His responsibilities include overseeing a complex inventory of 75,000 SKUs across multiple locations, ensuring optimal supply planning operations.
Previous Experience at Dyson
Prior to his current role, George Karopoulos worked at Dyson for eight years, from 2011 to 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He initially joined Dyson as a Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2011, before transitioning to the role of Sales Analyst until 2019. During his time at Dyson, he contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
George possesses significant expertise in supply chain management, particularly in process improvement and efficiency. He has implemented process automation and reporting enhancements at The Hillman Group, which have contributed to improved supply chain operations. His advanced systems skills include proficiency in SAP, VBA, and Retail Link, which he utilizes to optimize supply planning processes.
Educational Background
George Karopoulos studied at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Administration degree in Business Administration. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his professional roles within supply chain management.