Joachim Kalff - Strategic Sourcing Program

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 2 months

Strategic Sourcing Program

KION Group (Leading provider of intralogistics)

Led a strategic cost reduction initiative with direct and indirect categories.
Annual addressed spend: €810m / Realised savings of 7%

Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

1 year 2 months

Germany

Transport Optimisation Project (Sourcing & Optimisation)

CWS (Leading Hygiene Service Provider)

Strategic cost reduction initiative of the route transportation network.
Annual transportation spend: €80m / Realised savings of 9%

Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

10 months

Germany

Post Merger Project – Distribution Network Optimisation

Alliance Healthcare & GEHE Pharma (Pharma Wholesale)

Design and Integration of 2 post-merger logistics networks.
Savings evaluation through network synergies and purchasing synergies.
Annual spend of 2 partners: €130m / Realised savings of 18%

Jan 2022 - May 2022

5 months

United Kingdom

Logistics network optimisation

Covetrus (Healthcare distributer)

Optimisation of European distribution network with focus on balance between efficiency, savings and service level.
Annual spend: €37m / Identified savings of 11%

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 4 months

Transport Sourcing & TMS Project

Konecranes (Crane manufacturer, HQ in Finland)

Led strategic sourcing program of global transportation (Air, Sea, Road, Parcel) including selection & implementation of a global TMS.
Annual spend: €150m / Realised savings of 11%

Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

7 months

Germany

M&A Process and Sales Strategy

AISalfaplan (Transport software provider)

Led the M&A process from assessment to integration, while developing a new sales strategy and pricing mechanism to optimize revenue and post-merger performance.

Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

4 months

Germany

Go-to-market study and strategic planning

Instafreight (Digital transport forwarder)

In-Depth market study and strategic planning to ensure successful market entry and long-term growth by analysing opportunities, tailored strategies, and action plan.

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

7 months

Switzerland

Transport Cost Cutting Project

Migros (Supermarket Chain)

Cost reduction project for distribution network through Network Redesign, Route Optimisation & Transport Sourcing.
Improvement of service level & transparency.
Annual spend: €35m / Realised savings of 19%

May 2019 - Dec 2019

8 months

Selection & Implementation of a TMS

Zooplus SE (Online Retailer)

Led RFP process to select a group TMS (Transport Management System) with focus on trucking and parcel network.
Annual spend reviewed: €150m

Jan 2019 - Present

6 years 7 months

Senior Consultant International

Freelance

Independent SCM, Procurement & Logistics Senior Consultant and Advisor

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

Germany

Route Optimisation Project - Transportation

WM SE (Leading Automotive wholesale company)

Strategic cost reduction initiative of the route transportation network.
Annual transportation spend: €65m / Identified savings of 16%

May 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 8 months

Transport Sourcing Program Europe

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Led European Transport Sourcing to standardize processes and to realise significant cost savings.
Annual transport spend: €500m p.a. / Realised savings of 9%

Apr 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 6 months

United Kingdom

Supply Chain network restructuring – UK Pharmacy Chain

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Led restructuring program with operational focus in post-merger phase.
Consolidation and relocation of warehouse activities.

Jan 2015 - Sep 2017

2 years 9 months

Selection and rollout of group TMS (Transport Management System)

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Led RFP process to select European group TMS standard followed by rollout to 8 countries.
Selected TMS: Descartes Systems

Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

1 year

Development and Implementation of KPI reporting structure

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Developed standardized KPI reporting structure for Supply Chain relevant areas.

Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

5 months

Netherlands

Supply Chain strategy review in various countries

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Project to identify optimisation levers and to define long-term Supply Chain strategy and to define Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Apr 2013 - Dec 2018

5 years 9 months

United Kingdom

Managing Director Germany / Head of Inhouse Consultancy - Transport UK

AS Logistik (A member of Walgreens Boots Alliance) / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Healthcare Transportation company (AS Logistik)
Leading international, pharmacy-led health and beauty group (Walgreens Boots Alliance)

Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

8 months

Turkey

Transport Optimisation Project

AS Logistik / Walgreens Boots Alliance

Initiative to reduce significantly transport cost by applying a holistic optimisation approach.

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

8 months

France

Optimisation of external transport costs

Efficio Consulting

Led a Transportation optimisation project for Alliance Healthcare (European pharmaceutical wholesale) to significantly reduce its transport distribution costs.
Annual spend: €180m / Realised savings of over 10% p.a.

Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

9 months

Sweden

Strategic sourcing project

Efficio Consulting

Led a sourcing optimisation project for Scandic (European hotel chain) with focus on project-based sourcing categories.
Annual spend: €75m / Realised savings of 15% p.a.

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

8 months

Germany

Strategic Transportation Redesign Project

Efficio Consulting

As Project Manager for MAN Bus & Truck (Leading OEM of commercial vehicles), reduced total transportation costs by coordinating different subprojects, such as redesign of the transportation network, dynamic transport and stock planning, optimisation of goods receipt, introduction of self-billing.
Annual spend: €120m / Realised savings of 8% p.a.

Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 1 month

Germany

Warehouse Network Review

Efficio Consulting

Analysis and identification of potentials to improve spare part service levels and warehouse setup for KION Group (Leading provider of intralogistics).

Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

3 months

France

Supply Chain Redesign Assessment

Efficio Consulting

Opportunity assessment for the redesign of the Supply Chain network for Alloga (European healthcare transportation company).

Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

5 months

France

Strategic Sourcing - Transportation

Efficio Consulting

Project to sustainably reduce transportation cost for Depolabo (European transport company).
Annual spend: €90m / Realised savings of 12% p.a.

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

6 months

Germany

Logistics Optimisation Initiative

Efficio Consulting

Led an optimisation initiative on the entire transportation network for Stahlgruber (Automotive spare parts wholesaler).
Annual spend: €55m / Realised savings of 15% p.a.

Apr 2009 - Sep 2009

6 months

Czech Republic

Strategic Sourcing project

Efficio Consulting

Strategic Sourcing project for EDS Print (Leading printing company) to optimise sourcing categories split over five European countries with focus on paper, ink and transportation.
Annual spend: €42m / Realised savings of 19% p.a.

Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

8 months

United Kingdom

Outsourcing project / Strategic Sourcing Facility Management

Efficio Consulting

Initiative to outsource the entire Facility Management activities for Thames Water (Utility company).
Annual spend: £42m / Realised savings of 22% p.a.

Oct 2007 - Mar 2013

5 years 6 months

United Kingdom

Engagement Manager

Efficio Consulting

Consultancy specialized in Supply Chain Management and Procurement

Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

10 months

Netherlands

Operations and Logistics Improvement Initiative

Efficio Consulting

Operations Improvement Initiative on global logistics for NXP (Global semiconductor manufacturer) with focus on strategic sourcing of transportation volume (Air, Sea, Road).
Annual spend: €80m / Realised savings of 15% p.a.

Summary

Strong consultant and engineering skills with international work experience in Europe and USA. Particular expertise in: