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Aleksej Rovenskij

Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement Department for 2 Plants

Aleksej Rovenskij
Heilbronn, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Aug 2025
2 years

Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement Department for 2 Plants

Confidential

  • Global project management for restructuring and efficiency enhancement in operational and strategic procurement
  • Restructuring of personnel structure (HR headcounts) in collaboration with works council, HR and Legal
  • Outsourcing of partial activities (procurement and FI with invoice control) to a shared service center
  • Building a shared service organization
  • Improving S&OP processes and digitizing procurement workflows with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA using e-catalogs
  • Implementing SAP IBP
  • Leading negotiations for direct and indirect goods
  • Leading 9 interdisciplinary working groups
  • Developing and implementing improvement proposals in coordination with corporate management
  • Working according to ISO 13485
  • Achieved savings: over €7 million
Jun 2022 - May 2023
1 year

Interim Head of Supply Chain

Confidential

  • Interim management of operations, strategic and operational procurement, S&OP, order processing, customer service, logistics, in-house and 3PL warehouses, transportation, technical service in the medical industry and production
  • Project management of optimization and restructuring programs, including outsourcing production and logistics activities to external partners
  • Restructuring of personnel structure (HR headcounts) in collaboration with works council, HR and Legal
  • Introducing structural changes in the supply chain and implementing a new supplier program
  • Implementing SAP IBP
  • Improving delivery capability by 20%
  • Improving goods availability by 25%
  • Closing a production and logistics site and transitioning to direct shipments
  • Crisis management task force
  • Working according to ISO 13485 and GDP
  • Savings of over €10 million
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
7 months

Consultant for Cost and Process Optimization in Industrial Supply Chain and Logistics

Confidential

  • Analyzing and identifying significant cost-saving potentials along the entire supply chain
  • Strategic and operational optimization of European transport and logistics processes to increase efficiency and service quality
  • Improving performance and process stability at the 4PL service provider by introducing clear KPIs and standardized procedures
Oct 2019 - Sep 2021
2 years
Heidenheim, Germany

Vice President Distribution Optimization

Paul Hartmann AG

  • Leading and optimizing global transport and 3PL warehousing logistics (B2C/B2B), including replenishment, own B2C warehouse, shop floor management, operations and KPI control
  • Restructuring and managing global procurement for transport, 3PL warehousing and indirect services with a total budget of €150 million
  • Developing and implementing global strategies and concepts for transport, 3PL, outsourcing and 4PL including network analysis, network design, digitization as well as cost and process optimization
  • Logistics crisis management during the COVID-19 period
  • Closing a site in close cooperation with works council, HR and Legal
  • Overall responsibility for a team of 65 FTE
  • Implementing structural changes and logistics optimization concepts with savings of €15 million
  • Improving goods availability by 15%
  • Introducing new GDP-compliant distribution concepts
  • Digitizing processes and increasing delivery performance to up to 98%
  • Establishing the P2P procurement department including full tender management and digital process design
Oct 2013 - Dec 2019
6 years 3 months
Hamburg, Germany

Manager European Transportation and Logistics

Panasonic Business Support Europe GmbH

  • Leading the European logistics department with 12 FTE
  • Responsible for transportation, warehousing, insurance and claims management for electronics, automotive, industrial and climate control equipment
  • Responsible for factory logistics at the Pilsen (CZ) site
  • Optimizing European shared services in transportation, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL
  • Establishing and leading the European procurement department for transportation, 4PL and indirect services (volume: €40 million) including tenders, contract negotiations and implementations
  • Developing a new logistics strategy in Europe focusing on cost optimization and improving delivery performance
  • Designing and implementing network design, digitization projects and introduction of a transport management system (TMS)
  • Implementing new transportation and logistics concepts with savings of €7 million and increasing delivery performance to up to 98% through process digitization and TMS and WMS implementation
  • Introducing 4PL/LLP models as part of outsourcing strategies
  • Establishing a high-performance European procurement organization
Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
4 years 9 months
Glinde, Germany

Transport Solution Manager

DeLaval Services GmbH

  • Definition of the global transport and logistics strategy

  • Development and rollout of global transport, 3PL warehousing, and 4PL solutions, including managing network studies, network and process design, and outsourcing invoice control

  • Set up and manage the procurement department for transport, 3PL, and 4PL outsourcing with a volume of €23M, including tenders, negotiations, and implementation

  • Operational escalation management

  • Full personnel responsibility for 6 FTE

  • Introduced transport and logistics concepts, saving €3M and improving delivery performance to 98% through process digitization and TMS implementation

  • Established logistics and distribution setups in China, Russia, as well as South and North America

  • Introduced 4PL/LLP as part of outsourcing concepts

  • Developed professional tender management

Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Sales & Marketing Manager Logistics

NAVIS AG

  • Marketing and sales of transport and logistics activities in Europe

  • Customer support and acquisition

  • Analysis and tender management

  • Attracted new customers

  • Developed professional tender management

  • Built network partnerships

Jul 2003 - Jul 2007
4 years 1 month
Hamburg, Germany

Manager European Road Transport

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

  • Operational management of European road transports with a volume of €100M

  • Development and implementation of operational setups

  • Claims handling

  • Tender management and controlling

  • Personnel responsibility for 8 FTE

  • Established land transport routes and rates

  • Profitable dispatching and setup development

  • Led project management for key accounts

  • Acquired new major customers

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (13.5 years), Transportation (6 years), Healthcare (5 years), and Agriculture (4.5 years).

Manufacturing
Transportation
Healthcare
Agriculture

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Logistics (17.5 years), Procurement (17 years), Supply Chain Management (16 years), Operations (10.5 years), Project Management (6 years), and Marketing (1.5 years).

Logistics
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Operations
Project Management
Marketing

Skills

  • S/4hana
  • Ariba
  • Guided Buying
  • Ibp
  • Qad
  • Tms
  • Wms
  • Power Bi
  • Digitization
  • Project
  • P2p
  • O2c
  • S&op
  • Contracts
  • Tracking
  • Invoice Control

Languages

Russian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Certified Transport Specialist · Freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, procurement

Oct 1999 - Jun 2002

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Freight Forwarding Specialist · Freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

Moscow State Industrial University / International Business University in Riga

Bachelor of Science in Economics · Business Administration / Economics · Moscow, Russian Federation

Certifications & licenses

Certified Transport Specialist

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Freight Forwarding Specialist

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

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Where is Aleksej based?

Aleksej is based in Heilbronn, Germany.

What languages does Aleksej speak?

Aleksej speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Aleksej have?

Aleksej has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Aleksej has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Aleksej may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Aleksej be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Aleksej would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement Department for 2 Plants, Interim Head of Supply Chain, Consultant for Cost and Process Optimization in Industrial Supply Chain and Logistics.

What is Aleksej's latest experience?

Aleksej's most recent position is Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement Department for 2 Plants at Confidential.

What companies has Aleksej worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Aleksej has worked for Confidential and Paul Hartmann AG.

Which industries is Aleksej most experienced in?

Aleksej is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Healthcare. Aleksej also has some experience in Agriculture.

Which business areas is Aleksej most experienced in?

Aleksej is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management. Aleksej also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Marketing.

Which industries has Aleksej worked in recently?

Aleksej has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Aleksej worked in recently?

Aleksej has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Logistics.

What is Aleksej's education?

Aleksej holds a Bachelor in Business Administration / Economics from Moscow State Industrial University / International Business University in Riga.

Does Aleksej have any certificates?

Aleksej has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Transport Specialist and Freight Forwarding Specialist.

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