Andrea Lenke - Senior Consultant/Analysis

Q: Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Oftringen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Senior Consultant/Analysis at Renoir Consulting .

Q: What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Renoir Consulting , Maine Pointe , and Accelerant/Myrtle/Accenture .

Q: Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Manufacturing , and Insurance . Andrea also has some experience in Utility Services , Energy , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement and Purchasing . Andrea also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Project Management , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

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Oftringen, Switzerland

Experience

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

2 months

Germany

Senior Consultant/Analysis

Renoir Consulting

Analysis of the maintenance operation including supervisor, plant engineer and contractor DILOs, contracts review, root cause analysis of repairs, bad actor CM frequency, PM approach and impactability, and top 20 CM and PM cost allocations review
Assessment of the current state and report out of findings

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

4 years

Remote

Senior Consultant/Workstream Lead/Project Management

Maine Pointe

Start-up readiness assessment – Clean Energy – US Remote: Supply Chain toolkit and playbook development to assess supply chain maturity; assessment of the current state and report out of recommendations to achieve full rate production
Operations optimization – Release Liner Manufacturing – Germany: Operational waste reduction at 5 plants; process improvements identification, standardization, management operating system implementation; $5M savings identified, detailed implementation plan and timeline developed
Procurement/Supply Chain process standardization – Pharmaceutical – Global: Global standardized procurement process design and implementation across 18 sites; alignment to a new organizational design focused on category management; $3.5M cost reduction achieved through reduced resources, effective use of ERP and global tools
Procurement/Supply Chain improvement – Pharmaceutical – Germany and Switzerland: Project management of an international team across 3 continents; budget, risk and contingency plans, project governance, planning and monitoring of deliverables, progress reporting cadence to internal and external stakeholders, project administration; $25M in savings identified by all areas

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

France

Senior Lead Consultant

Accelerant/Myrtle/Accenture

Global strategic organizational restructure transformation across 3 plants
Standardized global organizational structure implementation, analysis and implementation of new operating processes alignment to the new structure, management operating system development and implementation, daily, weekly and monthly management cadences, standardized performance tools with productivity, quality and cost tracking
$34M saving achieved with a solid framework in place to ensure sustainability

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Senior Lead Consultant

Maine Pointe

Manufacturing rationalization – Global High-Tech Transit Solutions Provider – Canada, USA, Germany, Poland: Closing of existing facilities in Canada and Europe and transferring the operations to the US and Poland; identification of the most cost-effective plan of action to transform the manufacturing capabilities, management of the plan from start to completion, set up of cost-effective final assembly plants in the US and Poland; $6.2M in identified savings through reduced resources and labor costs, reduced operating expenses and outsourcing of major components

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Germany

Senior Consultant

The Kormac Group

Coaching of the Production Manager in day-to-day management for the specific improvement areas
Improved communication within the team and leadership, effective tools provided to use during various situations, improved sense of responsibility and accountability by the Manager

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Senior Consultant

Brooks International

Restructuring of the finance department as a shared service for the North America operations
Human Resource department alignment with the new organizational structure, identification of areas of resource reduction, design and implementation of new HR processes
25% headcount reduction, $4.5 million in savings, and the use of effective management tools and processes

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Senior Consultant

Kaufman Global

Re-design of the new strategically located warehouse feeding the main plant
Implementation of an effective parts storage system, cross-docking, and metrics for management
60% reduction in overtime for 75 employees, 12-hour reduced delivery time of the automotive parts to the main plant, inventory accuracy improvement, effective metrics to manage the day-to-day operation

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

5 years

Senior Consultant

The Highland Group

Management system implementation – Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing – North America
Forecasting and scheduling optimization – Gas Distribution Utility – Canada
Management and performance process development – Insurance Company – North America

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Canada

Senior Consultant

Polestar Corporation

Warehouse optimization – Helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul – Canada, Norway, Netherlands

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Belgium

Senior Consultant

The Highland Group

Global inventory stockpile optimization – Mining and Metals – Canada, Germany, Belgium
Management system implementation – Aviation Modification Center – North America
Procurement management process implementation – Corporate Jet Manufacturing – North America
Operation synchronization installation – Corporate Jet Manufacturing – North America

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Canada

Independent Consultant

Supply Chain optimization – Paper and Plastics Manufacturing – Canada

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

5 years

Vancouver, Canada

Materials Manager

John Deere/Hitachi Specialty Products

Heavy Duty Forestry Equipment Manufacturer – Vancouver, Canada

Jan 1989 - Dec 1999

11 years

Montreal, Canada

Production Supervisor

Lucas Aerospace

Aircraft Engine Component Manufacturer – Montreal, Canada

Jan 1985 - Dec 1989

5 years

Montreal, Canada

Accounts Payable and Finance

Innotech Aviation

Corporate Jet Manufacturer – Montreal, Canada

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (24 years), Manufacturing (17 years), Insurance (5 years), Utilities (5 years), Energy (4 years), and Pharmaceutical (4 years).

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Insurance

Utilities

Energy

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (18 years), Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Procurement (12 years), Production (11 years), Project Management (6 years), and Finance (6 years).

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Production

Project Management

Finance

Summary

Global professional Management, Supply Chain and Operations consultant with strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with 20 years of consulting experience in various industries including aerospace, automotive and pharmaceuticals, focusing on analyzing complex situations and developing and implementing plans of action to meet defined organizational goals

Skills

Management Consultant
Production Planning, Scheduling
Business Analysis
Project Management And Control
Manufacturing
Performance Management
Supply Chain Process Optimization Rationalization
Management Operating Systems
Operations Management/ S&op
Leadership

Languages

English

Native

German

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

John Abbott College

Business Administration · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada

Certifications & licenses

APICS- Materials And Operations Management Certification

APICS

Certified Supply Chain Expert

Supply Chain Institute

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Oftringen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrea be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrea would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant/Analysis, Senior Consultant/Workstream Lead/Project Management, Senior Lead Consultant.

What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Senior Consultant/Analysis at Renoir Consulting.

What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Renoir Consulting, Maine Pointe, and Accelerant/Myrtle/Accenture.

Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Insurance. Andrea also has some experience in Utility Services, Energy, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement and Purchasing. Andrea also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Project Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Andrea's education?

Andrea attended John Abbott College for Business Administration.

Does Andrea have any certificates?

Andrea has 2 certificates. These include: APICS- Materials And Operations Management Certification and Certified Supply Chain Expert.

What is the availability of Andrea?

Andrea is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrea?

Andrea's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.