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Materials Management
Material planning, scheduling and supply operations.
Materials Supervisor · Automotive Supply Chain
Ivana Stojanov
Impact Is the Only Metric That Matters.
Ivana Stojanov — Materials Supervisor specializing in automotive supply chain, materials management, logistics and team leadership.
Veles, North MacedoniaLear CorporationInternational Operations
01Professional perspective
Leadership Through Impact
“Titles don’t define leadership — impact does.”
Throughout a career in the fast-paced world of automotive supply chain and logistics, Ivana’s focus has extended beyond operational excellence to the human element behind every workflow.
As Materials Supervisor at Lear Corporation, she leads teams in a high-pressure automotive environment while overseeing complex material requirements for multiple UK plants—supporting seamless delivery, precision inventory control and proactive command in volatile conditions.
Her vision is rooted in authentic leadership and purpose-driven growth: creating a culture where integrity, empowerment and continuous improvement set the standard.
“True leadership isn’t about what you hold — it’s about what you leave in people.”
02Professional capabilities
Areas of Expertise
Experience across the connected disciplines that keep automotive materials and operations moving.
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Automotive Supply Chain
Experience within fast-paced automotive environments.
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Supply Operations
Managing material flow and supporting operational continuity.
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Team Leadership
Leading dynamic teams in demanding operational environments.
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Inventory Control
Precision-focused inventory and material management.
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Logistics
Professional experience across logistics and materials operations.
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Material Planning
Experience in Material Planning and MRP environments.
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Customer Relationships
Academic focus in Customer Relationship Management.
03Professional journey
Career Experience
A clear progression from material planning through team leadership to materials supervision.
Career Progression
2017 — Present01
Material Planner
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MRP Team Leader
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Sales Team Lead
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Logistics & Materials Supervisor
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Materials Supervisor
NowMaterials leadership
Built through planning, collaboration and operational focus.
Experience spanning automotive materials, logistics, sales leadership and customer-facing work.
Materials Supervisor
Current roleLear Corporation
May 2025 — Present
Centar, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia · On-site
Logistics and Materials Supervisor
Magna International
Oct 2023 — May 2025
Štip, North Macedonia · On-site
Marquardt Macedonia
6 years 6 months
Full-time
Sales Team LeadMay 2020 — Oct 2023 · 3 years 6 months
Material Planning (MRP) Team LeaderJun 2018 — May 2020 · 2 years
Material PlannerMay 2017 — Jun 2018 · 1 year 2 months
Customer Service Representative
Hi-Tech Corp.
Apr 2014 — Apr 2017
3 years 1 month
Italian Legal Translator
VMC Macedonia
Jan 2014 — Apr 2014
Skopje, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia · 4 months
04Academic foundation
Education & Capabilities
Economic Institute — Skopje
Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies
Additional focus: Customer Relationship ManagementUniversitet “Sv. Kiril i Metodij” vo Skopje
Italian Language and Literature
35Skills on LinkedIn
Professional capabilities
Material SchedulingSupply OperationsMaterials ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsMaterial PlanningTeam LeadershipAutomotive OperationsInventory ControlCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunicationAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving
05Guiding principles
Leadership Philosophy
Impact over titles. People behind the workflow. Calm, proactive control in complex environments.
Impact
Leadership is measured by the impact created, not simply by the title held.
People
Operational excellence is strengthened by the people behind the workflow.
Legacy
Building a culture of integrity, empowerment and continuous improvement.
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