Olena Zhelezniak, the Head of Procurement Division Department (spare parts for CIS countries) has been working in our team for 12 years. Olena has shared the secrets of efficient work and told us about her professional way in Omega.
"Omega" is my first job
I came to Omega for the position of the tyre warehouse coordinator. It was my first job, and in such a large company, where modern warehouse logistics approaches are applied.
In this position, everything was interesting: I studied the goods, kept records in 1C, found out how the order is shipped and the account is formed, how the wagons with tires are unloaded and the arrival is made.
There were also some difficulties at the beginning of my career. The position of tyre warehouse coordinator implies great responsibility. All the work of the warehouse shift passed through our hands. I learned not only how to work quickly, but also the peculiarities of logistics processes, procedures, and what is a warehouse inside itself.
We had a wonderful team in the tyre warehouse, with a great sense of humor, which helped in stressful situations. I remember the work in the warehouse with good cheer, all the difficulties have been forgotten.
Secrets of working as an analyst
Since I wanted to develop my skills and learn more when there was a vacancy to be filled, I was interviewed as a Product Analyst in the Product Line Department.
Here I learned how to generate reports on requests for product managers, analyze illiquid goods, ABC analysis. I also learned to work with different types and arrays of data.
Our Product Line Department was actively involved in the warehouse stock management project and explored the new QlickView software product – modern interactive analytics. It was difficult, time-consuming, but I acquired a lot of knowledge.
Communications with suppliers
After the restructuring of the Product Line Department, I was promoted to Procurement Division Department Manager. During that time I assisted my colleagues in training, took part in the tools follow-on revision, created for the department.
In turn, I studied communication with suppliers, negotiations. I also studied the specifics of the company's foreign economic activity.
Constant development and self-improvement
The position of the Head of Procurement Division Department requires not only professional but also administrative skills.
I started to develop these skills and my self-improvement: read literature, attend trainings, learn to organize the work of other people.
During procurements, we often deal with non-standard situations that require non-standard solutions. Work processes very often depend on different external factors.
There are no clear advantages and disadvantages in my work, everything depends on patience and motivation. We can highlight such positive working moments: dynamism, exchange of experience, the opportunity to gain new experience, solving certain working situations.
I would say that one disadvantage is routine fulfilling some work functions.
I like that we have trustful relationships in our department. We have a professional and friendly team. I can rely on any of the department's employees.
Positive attitude
The principles I adhere to in my work: responsibility, quality and positive attitude. I always try to understand the working peculiarities and to help my colleagues.
These principles help me to get ready for work and cope with stressful situations.
In life I am guided by myself and my loved ones, I am not looking for ideals and idols. I like optimists, and I try to focus on them. And the best vacation for me is spending time with my family.
I advise everyone to believe in themselves and not be afraid to go forward. It may seem that you will not be able to cope with something, but if there is a desire to learn and work on yourself, you can cope with everything.