Joachim Kalff
Strategic Sourcing Program
Experience
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024
1 year 2 monthsStrategic 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 monthsGermany
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 monthsGermany
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 monthsUnited 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 monthsTransport 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 monthsGermany
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 monthsGermany
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 monthsSwitzerland
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 monthsSelection & 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 monthsSenior Consultant International
Freelance
Independent SCM, Procurement & Logistics Senior Consultant and Advisor
Jan 2019 - May 2019
5 monthsGermany
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 monthsTransport 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 monthsUnited 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 monthsSelection 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 yearDevelopment 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 monthsNetherlands
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 monthsUnited 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 monthsTurkey
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 monthsFrance
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 monthsSweden
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 monthsGermany
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 monthGermany
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 monthsFrance
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 monthsFrance
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 monthsGermany
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 monthsCzech 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 monthsUnited 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 monthsUnited Kingdom
Engagement Manager
Efficio Consulting
Consultancy specialized in Supply Chain Management and Procurement
Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
10 monthsNetherlands
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:
- Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Transportation / Strategic Sourcing
- Restructuring / Change Management / Strategy / People Management
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
ESCP Europe
Executive MBA, focus on international careers · United Kingdom
Oct 2005 - Jun 2006
Technical University of Munich
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing Engineering · Germany
Oct 2003 - Jun 2005
École Centrale Paris, TIME program
Diploma, General Engineering · France
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