Aviv Kurz
PMO
Summary
Dedicated to driving organizational change through structured processes and data-driven insights. With strong experience in PMO leadership, strategic goals are aligned with execution to ensure successful delivery across global teams. Specializes in building partnerships and fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge-sharing. Believes in the power of well-defined processes and analytics to drive measurable results and innovation, helping global companies maintain a competitive edge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Projects Unit, Sub-Saharan Africa
Netafim
10.2023 - Current
- Led projects from pre-sale to execution across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Managed a high-performing, multicultural global team to ensure successful design and delivery
- Developed and implemented tailored project management frameworks
- Established tools to improve project tracking, reporting, and resource allocation
- Collaborated with leadership to define project priorities
- Streamlined operations, reducing project costs
- Drove cross-functional collaboration to improve project outcomes
- Promoted continuous improvement through training and knowledge-sharing
Project Manager - Africa & Middle East Unit
Netafim
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Led strategic projects across Africa & the Middle East regions
- Managed a cross-functional project team to ensure timely delivery
- Designed and implemented regional processes aligned with global strategies
- Established tools for project tracking, aligning with commercial, finance, and operations
- Led the adoption of project management tools to improve efficiency
- Drove profitability improvements by optimizing resource allocation and project costs
- Worked closely with regional and global leadership to align project goals
- Accelerated project delivery timelines by leading key initiatives
- Promoted knowledge-sharing and best practices across regions
Global Innovation Forum Leader (Volunteer position)
Orbia
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Together with VP of Innovation, lead global forum of Innovation & R&D leaders
- Created innovation projects which engage diverse business groups
- Lead prototyping community
Global S&OP & Demand Manager
Netafim
08.2014 - 04.2020
- Lead the synchronization of the Global Supply Chain
- Manage Global Demand Planners team
- Establish, execute and implement the global S&OP processes for the entire company (90% of company revenue)
- Built and lead global S&OP leaders' community for knowledge transfer and best practice processes
- Establish process and a tool to create forecasting Commercial, Finance & Operation alignment (From strategic forecast to monthly forecast)
- Lead the implementation of global planning tools (Forecast Pro, Jedox)
- Work directly with the company's management
- Implemented 12 S&OP processes, 15% improve at global FCA
Regional Demand Planner - APAC & INDIA Division
Netafim
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Responsible for developing and executing the Demand Management processes, including inventory plans that will enable to meet sales and service objectives while minimizing total inventory cost
- Collaborate with BU's and Marketing to generate the Demand Plan, quantify risk and opportunities based on business plan objectives
- Solve Supply-Demand miss-matches
- Monitor and improve key Demand Planning performance metrics and processes
Administration & Finance Manager
Israel Defence Office - London
09.2009 - 09.2011
Regional Planner
Netafim
08.2007 - 08.2009
Global MRP Planner
Netafim
08.2006 - 08.2008
Education
Intrapreneurship and Business Development course -
Lahav Executive Education
Tel Aviv, IL 01.2019 - 12.2019
MBA - Strategy and International Management
Ben-Gurion University of The Negev
Beersheba, IL 01.2007 - 12.2009
BA - Industrial Management
Sapir College
Sderot, IL 01.2004 - 12.2007
Timeline
Head of Projects Unit, Sub-Saharan Africa
Netafim
10.2023 - Current
Project Manager - Africa & Middle East Unit
Netafim
04.2020 - 10.2023
Intrapreneurship and Business Development course -
Lahav Executive Education
01.2019 - 12.2019
Global Innovation Forum Leader (Volunteer position)
Orbia
06.2018 - 04.2020
Global S&OP & Demand Manager
Netafim
08.2014 - 04.2020
Regional Demand Planner - APAC & INDIA Division
Netafim
09.2011 - 08.2014
Administration & Finance Manager
Israel Defence Office - London
09.2009 - 09.2011
Regional Planner
Netafim
08.2007 - 08.2009
MBA - Strategy and International Management
Ben-Gurion University of The Negev
01.2007 - 12.2009
Global MRP Planner
Netafim
08.2006 - 08.2008
BA - Industrial Management
Sapir College
01.2004 - 12.2007
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