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Christian Schaifele

Train the Trainer (AdA)

Christian Schaifele
Regensburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
3 months

Train the Trainer (AdA)

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
6 months
Germany

Project Logistics Consultant

Getränke Geins

  • Procurement, setup, and implementation of external warehouses for call-offs and supplying the end customer
  • No personnel responsibility
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
10 months
Regensburg, Germany

Project Manager (interim)

Familie S. Grundbesitz

  • Supporting management in overall business and corporate development
  • Supplier management
  • Procurement and project costing
  • Conditional personnel responsibility
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
8 months
Germany

Project Logistics Consultant

Bayernland

  • Procurement, setup, and implementation of external warehouses for call-offs and supplying the end customer
  • No personnel responsibility
Jun 2020 - Oct 2023
3 years 5 months

Expansion Manager Germany (interim)

TGA Ostbayern Sp. Z.o.o.

  • Expansion in Germany, planning and supplying staff and materials
  • Project, price, and personnel costing
  • Customer and supplier negotiations
  • Personnel responsibility for around 10 staff
Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
7 months
Schierling, Germany

Member of Executive Board (a.i.)

Kössinger AG

  • Optimization of workflows, production, and warehousing, including imports from the Far East and ERP systems
  • Preparation for company succession
  • Personnel responsibility for around 120 employees
Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
3 months
Germany

Project Logistics Consultant

Bayernland

  • Procurement, setup, and implementation of external warehouses for call-offs and end-customer supply
  • No personnel responsibility
Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
3 months

Project Manager, Lecturer (a.i.)

GBS Leipzig gemGmbH

  • Training and further education of teachers, PhD candidates, and professors in industry and logistics from China
  • Participants approx. 30
  • 1,000-Teacher Program of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 11 months

COO & Head of Sales, Member of Executive Board

schwan solutions GmbH

  • Responsible for business and corporate development and operations
  • Personnel management and procurement
  • Head of Sales & Logistics and Business Development
  • Personnel responsibility for around 50 employees
Apr 2014 - Sep 2016
2 years 6 months

CEO

Donaulogistics Transportmanagement GmbH

  • Responsible for overall business and corporate development
  • Overseas exports and customs processes
  • Personnel leadership
  • Personnel responsibility for around 80 employees
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
1 year

Area Sales Manager

PAKi Logistics GmbH

  • Business development for load carriers, IBCs and industrial packaging in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • Led the internal sales department
Dec 2009 - Mar 2013
3 years 4 months

Sales Representative, Key Account

Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG

  • Business development & project management for global air freight, sea freight, contract logistics and courier, express and parcel services in Eastern Bavaria
  • Key Account Automotive
Feb 2003 - Nov 2009
6 years 10 months

Air Security Officer, Dangerous Goods Officer, Coordinator

Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG

  • Implemented and ensured compliance with legal and internal regulations as well as QM requirements for data quality in the Eastern Bavaria region
  • Coordinated global air and sea freight as well as international transports
  • Certified as Air Security Officer & Dangerous Goods Officer
Nov 1999 - Jan 2003
3 years 3 months

Trainee Freight Forwarder

Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG

  • Focus on international transport and logistics
  • Air and sea freight, customs and warehousing

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Transportation (20 years), Construction (3.5 years), Automotive (3.5 years), Food and Beverage (1.5 years), Real Estate (1 year), and Education (0.5 years).

Transportation
Construction
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Real Estate
Education

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 Logistics (14 years), Operations (9 years), Sales (7 years), Quality Assurance (7 years), Supply Chain Management (6.5 years), and Human Resources (6 years).

Logistics
Operations
Sales
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
Human Resources

Summary

Temporary support for globally operating companies as a specialist and manager in consulting and leadership roles to bridge staffing gaps, optimize or restructure business succession in a moderating and negotiating role with stakeholders, authorities, or employees.

Taking over and leading international projects considering applicable customs law, any foreign trade agreements, bi- or multilateral agreements, or the dual-use regulation. Contract drafting and compliance based on ADSp, CMR, HGB, and IATA.

Other portfolio items include process optimization, developing and maintaining global supply chains, just-in-time / just-in-sequence transports, training and educating staff, and creating associated SOPs. Preferably with personnel responsibility

Skills

  • Excellent Knowledge Of Microsoft Office Including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, And Outlook
  • Excellent Knowledge Of Google Suite Including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, And Google Docs
  • Excellent Knowledge Of Buhl Data Mein Büro: German Accounting And Business Management Software
  • Excellent Knowledge Of Delta Orgamax: German Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp) Software
  • Excellent Knowledge Of Ibm As/400: Ibm Midrange Computer System
  • Good Knowledge Of Lotus Notes: Ibm Software Suite, As Well As Microsoft Dynamics By Microsoft
  • Basic Knowledge Of Sap/3: Sap Erp Software
  • Good Knowledge Of Various Crms And Erps, E.g., Hubspot, Zoho, Salesforce, Asana, Slack, Compa, And Bitrix24

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Polish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

Business Administrator (IHK) · Regensburg, Germany

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

Certified Industrial Business Manager (IHK) · Regensburg, Germany

Nov 1999 - Jan 2003

Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG, BSZ Runtinger

Freight Forwarding Clerk · Regensburg, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

Train the Trainer (AdA)

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

Business Administrator (IHK)

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

Certification as Air Security & Dangerous Goods Officer

Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG

Certified Industrial Business Manager (IHK)

IHK-Akademie Ostbayern

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Regensburg, Germany.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Polish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Train the Trainer (AdA), Project Logistics Consultant, Project Manager (interim).

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Train the Trainer (AdA) at IHK-Akademie Ostbayern.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for IHK-Akademie Ostbayern, Getränke Geins, Familie S. Grundbesitz, Bayernland, and TGA Ostbayern Sp. Z.o.o..

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Construction, and Automotive. Christian also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Real Estate, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Sales. Christian also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Construction, Food and Beverage, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Procurement and Purchasing, and Operations.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Bachelor from Kühne + Nagel AG & Co. KG, BSZ Runtinger.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Train the Trainer (AdA), Business Administrator (IHK), and Certification as Air Security & Dangerous Goods Officer.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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