Henrik Bader
Interim Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Experience
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 2 months Aachen, Germany
External Consultant - Global Procurement
Grünenthal GmbH
- Integral part of a cross-functional External Supply (ESO) Team
- Communication and negotiation with Contract Manufacturers (CDMOs) about contracts, pricing, timelines, new products, technical capabilities, etc.
- Management of RfI and RFQ processes (Request-for-Information, Request-for-Quotation) for various outsourcing projects
- Evaluation of CDMO proposals including short-listing and selection of most suitable candidates
- Part of several high-profile Due Diligence process to analyse the potential take over of products from other pharma companies
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
2 months Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Logistics Delegate – Emergency Response Unit
Swiss Red Cross
- Part of Emergency Response Unit to provide immediate Logistics and Supply Chain expertise after a disastrous earthquake left thousands homeless
- Working closely together with a large variety of different partners in a very fragile and dangerous environment to ensure a quick supply of relief goods and medical equipment to the beneficiaries, relief teams and hospitals
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
9 months Mainz, Germany
External Supply Chain Consultant – Network Planning
BioNTech SE
- Production planning of vaccine against Covid-19
- Ensuring reliable deliveries of Drug Solution, Drug Substance, Drug Products and Finished Products between the different involved partner sites
- Full responsibility to align all capacity, production schedules and all other planning activities with different internal sites at BioNTech and Pfizer, as well as external Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs)
- Introduction of new CMOs and other partners into the Supply Network (started with 4 sites and ramp up to 15+ involved production locations at various stages of the Supply Chain within 9 months)
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
7 months Basel, Switzerland
Interim Supply Operations Manager
Novartis Pharma AG
- Part of External Supply Organisation of Novartis Technical Operations (NTO)
- Responsible for supply of Key Oncology products from various GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) production sites to customer countries worldwide
- Participating actively in various product transfer projects between different GSK and Novartis sites and managing different stakeholder interests
- Leading and managing monthly Supply Review Meetings and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Ensuring reliable production and supply of lifesaving products during start of Covid 19 Pandemic.
Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
2 months Aachen, Germany
External Consultant – Supply Chain & Network Design
Grünenthal GmbH
- Support of Global Network Design Team to reduce backlog of various projects
- Improving the evaluation of new Business Cases for Contract Manufacturing, (e.g. Make vs. Buy Analysis)
- Analysing and comparing different Options for potential Collaboration with a large Medical Devices Company
Sep 2018 - May 2019
9 months Greifswald, Germany
Interim Supply Chain Project Manager
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH
- Managing all Procurement and Supply Chain aspects for the Transfer of Market Authorizations for key products from Bristol-Myers Squibb to Cheplapharm
- negotiation and close collaboration with Contract Manufacturers (CMOs) in Italy, Germany, France and Japan to ensure a smooth transition and reliable product supply without disruptions
- Responsible for the whole End-to End Supply Chain Management from provision of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), production of bulk / Semi-finished products to Primary / Secondary Packaging at external CMOs
- Production and all Supply Chain processes of more than 70 different products at several CMOs were successfully transferred to Cheplapharm before deadline, within budget and without any negative customer impact
Jan 2016 - May 2018
1 year 5 months Basel, Switzerland
Interim Supply & Order Manager
Novartis Pharma AG
- Manager responsible for part of a large global project to integrate products from another acquired company into the Novartis portfolio; coordination of operational migration activities with Manufacturing Plants, Customer Services, Cuss, Country Organisations, Logistics, Finance, Life Cycle Management, etc.
- Managing and ensuring reliable deliveries of more than 500 different products from production plants in North and South America, Europe and Asia to local Novartis country organisations all over the world
- Development of Best Practice operating procedures to avoid technical issues or solve them quickly
- acting as SAP Key User (SD / MM / PP) and escalation point for the whole team
Mar 2013 - May 2016
3 years 3 months Bern, Switzerland
Supply Chain Manager
Pepsico Beverages Switzerland GmbH
- Leading all Supply Chain and Logistics Functions for the Swiss and Austrian Market Units including 3 warehouses at Logistics Providers and external Customer Service
- Part - Project Leadership in changing of Business Operation Model (100,000+ Euro Logistics Cost Savings p.a.)
- Part - Project Leadership in Integration of new Product Categories and Distribution Channels into own portfolio
Aug 2010 - Feb 2013
2 years 7 months Bern, Switzerland
Supply Chain Coordinator
Pepsico Beverages Switzerland GmbH
- Production planning and arranging of deliveries from factories in various countries into the Swiss Distribution Centre
- Regular Management and Execution of Stock Counts and Inventory Reconciliation
- Ensuring product availability at major events (World Economic Forum, Paleo Festival)
Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
1 year 8 months United Kingdom
Supply Leader
Wincanton plc
- Responsible for material- and production planning within the external P&G Co-Packing department, 2 subordinates
- Own development and implementation of a new Material Planning System (MRP)
- Projects: Continuous initiatives to improve operational efficiency and decrease overall processing time, optimization of warehouse space, inventory reduction
Apr 2007 - Nov 2008
1 year 8 months United Kingdom
Delivery Reliability Manager
Wincanton plc
- Ensuring products are being delivered on time and in full from the P&G Distribution Centre to UK retailers and wholesalers, 2 subordinates
- Close collaboration with Customers, Warehouse Management, Despatch Operations, Import, Outbound Logistics, Transport, etc. to ensure excellent service levels are being achieved (99% on time and in full deliveries)
Apr 2006 - Mar 2007
1 year Immingham, United Kingdom
Transport Shift Manager
Wincanton plc
- Responsible for petroleum and gas deliveries to petrol stations and airports on behalf of ConocoPhillips USA incl. planning of more than 40 drivers and vehicles
Summary
Experienced Interim Manager and Consultant with extensive Supply Chain Management and Procurement knowledge, has worked in a variety of Supply Chain positions in global corporations, mainly in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Consistently fostering robust collaborations with Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, Customers, Logistics Providers, and other stakeholders across the entire Supply Chain. Optimizing processes for maximal efficiency and effectiveness, while delivering exceptional Customer Service and concurrently achieving cost savings. Expertise in many aspects of Technology Transfers between pharmaceutical companies. Part of the Logistics Emergency Response Pool of the Swiss Red Cross to provide humanitarian support during major disasters.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Polish
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Feb 2003 - Dec 2004
Macquarie University
Study Abroad program · International Management · Sydney, Australia
Oct 2000 - Jul 2005