Jochen Kuhm
Global Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
Experience
Global Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
vetsak GmbH
Outsourcing and relocation of all warehousing and fulfillment via a tender process within 8 months
Design and implementation of a lean planning and supply chain structure
Strategic expansion of the supplier network by implementing a multi-source strategy
Concept and implementation of a new, strategically aligned product nomenclature
Established a supply chain team
Reduced a backlog of about one third of annual revenue
Increased actual revenue by 225% within one year
Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
Siteco GmbH (formerly SBT GmbH/OSRAM)
Restructured the department as part of a successful turnaround within 2 years: led the closure of 2 distribution centers and co-led the closure of a production plant; centralized planning, logistics and production at one site
Led planning and logistics during the carve-out from the parent company OSRAM: adjusted material and information flows and simplified SAP customizing in APO, EWM and MM
Increased product availability to 98% for the core portfolio by optimizing demand planning
Improved on-time delivery to 95% by aligning processes between customer service, planning and logistics and introducing S&OP
Achieved a socially responsible headcount reduction of 30%
Phased out about 30% of the product portfolio, including related raw materials and semi-finished goods
Head of Key Account & Industrial Project Management / Head of Export Sales
Florapharm Pflanzl. Naturprodukte GmbH
Led the group's key account management, covering about 60% of company revenue
Managed production control and planning at German and US sites
Project management:
Developed and launched new products/lines in the US and EU markets
Successfully commissioned a production line at the US site and completed an on-time production ramp-up, improving efficiency through internal benchmarking
Increased machine utilization from about 45% to 85% by optimizing existing production lines using lean principles
Managed 2 major competing accounts (Starbucks & DavidsTea) in the USA, increasing sales by 40%; planned and managed the supply chain and distribution logistics for the North American market
Head of Industrial Operations
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
Managed up to 160 salaried and hourly employees; held budget responsibility of over €10M per year
Introduced a new leadership structure in the management team; increased team members' ownership at all levels
Implemented lean management tools (KVP, FPY, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, SMED, quality control charts) in central and service departments; developed KPIs for safety, production, productivity, quality, delivery reliability and customer complaints
Adjusted production capacity to changing market conditions and increased productivity
Achieved about 30% cost reduction/productivity improvement
Successfully completed flawless initial certifications at the site for ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 in the industrial division
Head of Lean Management / Training
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
Responsible for the successful implementation and continuous improvement of lean management tools, as well as training and development of about 900 plant employees
Developed practical training modules for teams at all levels to increase ownership and team efficiency
Established a standard training center for hands-on training of hourly and salaried employees; recognized as a benchmark within the Michelin Group
Served as a floater, representative and coach for leadership in the entire production area
Reduced costs by avoiding product waste: optimized product phase-out control
Increased efficiency by introducing cross-training across departments
SMED: reduced downtime by 50% during dimension changes by developing and introducing a novel group training on an assembly line
Production Manager
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
Disciplinary and technical leadership of up to 65 blue-collar and skilled workers in a 4-shift operation; management of short-time work during the global economic crisis
Improved efficiency by converting the production area from semi-automatic to fully automatic production lines while maintaining production
Optimized production using lean management tools; reduced cycle times
Commissioned the industrial startup of a prototype machine for the Michelin Group
Summary
Leadership or expert role in supply chain and production management with a focus on sales and operational planning, process development and lean management in manufacturing, ideally with a German-French context.
Experienced production, planning and supply chain manager with in-depth expertise in demand, inventory and production planning, S&OP, KPI implementation and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to develop, implement and steer efficient processes in all areas of the value chain, gained in SME, corporate and start-up/e-commerce environments (B2B & D2C).
Extensive experience in automotive and other industries during growth and development phases as well as downsizing and turn-around management.
Open-minded, customer-focused strategist with diplomatic skill, strong analytical ability and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and complex challenges in interface roles.
Skills
- Ms-office
- Sap/r3
- Mm
- Pp/ds
- Apo
- Ewm
Languages
Education
Université Montesquieu
Bordeaux, France
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering specialization · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
Lycee Pape Clément
French Baccalaureate, Science stream · Bordeaux, France
Certifications & licenses
Class CE driving license
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