Jochen Kuhm
Global Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
Experience
Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 6 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Global Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
vetsak GmbH
- Outsourcing and relocation of the entire warehousing and fulfillment via tender process within 8 months
- Design and implementation of a lean planning and supply chain structure
- Strategic expansion of the supplier network, implementation of a multi-source strategy
- Design and implementation of a new, strategically aligned product nomenclature
- Building a supply chain team
Achievements:
- Eliminated a backlog equal to about one-third of annual sales
- Increased realized sales by 225% within one year
May 2017 - Aug 2020
3 years 4 monthsTraunreut, Germany
Head of Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics
Siteco GmbH
- Restructured the division as part of a successful turnaround within 2 years
- Project lead for closing two distribution warehouses and co-responsible for shutting down one production site. Centralized planning, logistics, and production at one location
- Project lead for 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
Achievements:
- Increased product availability to 98% for the core portfolio by optimizing demand planning
- Raised OTD to 95% through process alignment between customer service, planning, and logistics and introduction of S&OP
- Conducted a socially responsible staff reduction of 30%
- Phased out about 30% of the product portfolio including related raw materials and semi-finished products
Apr 2014 - Mar 2017
3 yearsScheßlitz, Germany
Head of Key Account & Industrial Project Management, later Head of Export Sales
Florapharm Pflanzliche Naturprodukte GmbH
- Managed key account management for the group, covering about 60% of company sales
- Controlled and planned production at German and US sites
Project management:
- Developed and launched new products/lines in the US and EU markets
- Successfully started up a production line at the US site with on-time ramp-up; improved efficiency through internal benchmarking
Achievements:
- Increased machine utilization from about 45% to about 85% by optimizing existing lines with Lean principles
- Served two competing major US clients (Starbucks & DavidsTea), boosting sales by 40%
- Planned and managed the supply chain and distribution logistics for the North American market
Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
1 year 4 monthsOranienburg, Germany
Head of Industrial Operations
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
- Managed up to 160 white- and blue-collar employees
- Responsible for a budget over €10M p.a.
- Introduced a new leadership structure in the management team
- Increased team members' autonomy at all levels
- Implemented Lean management tools (CI, FPY, 5S, root cause analysis, SMED, control charts, etc.) in central and service departments
- Defined KPIs for safety, production, productivity, quality, delivery reliability, and customer complaints
- Adjusted production capacity to market changes and higher productivity
Achievements:
- Achieved about 30% cost reduction/productivity increase
- Completed successful and error-free initial validations to ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 standards for industrial operations at the site
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
1 year 6 monthsBamberg, Germany
Head of Lean Management / Training
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
- Responsible for implementing and advancing Lean management tools and training all approx. 900 plant employees
- Developed practical training modules for teams at all levels to increase accountability and efficiency
- Introduced a standard training center for hands-on training of blue- and white-collar staff
- Recognized as a benchmark within the Michelin Group
- Acted as floater, representative, and coach for managers across all production areas
- Optimized costs by reducing product waste: improved end-of-line control for products
- Boosted efficiency through cross-departmental polyvalence
Achievements:
- SMED: cut changeover downtime by 50% through developing and delivering a novel group training on an assembly line
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
3 years 1 monthBamberg, Germany
Production Manager
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
- Managed up to 65 blue-collar workers and skilled operators in a 4-shift operation
- Handled short-time work during the global financial crisis
- Increased efficiency by converting production from semi-automatic to fully automatic lines while running production
- Optimized production using Lean management tools
- Reduced cycle times
Achievements:
- Industrial start-up of a prototype machine for the Michelin Group
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 yearHamburg, Germany
Intern
Lufthansa Technik Logistik GmbH
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
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Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Earned a degree in industrial engineering with a focus on mechanical engineering
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 yearToulouse, France
Intern
Airbus SAS
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
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Université Montesquieu
- ERASMUS program
Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
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Lycee Pape Clément
- Baccalaureate, Science stream
Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
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Ziehenschule
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
Summary
Experienced production, planning, and supply chain manager with solid expertise in demand, inventory, and production planning, S&OP, KPI implementation, and continuous improvement (CI). Proven ability to develop, implement, and drive efficient processes across the entire value chain, gained in SME, corporate, and start-up/e-commerce environments (B2B & D2C). Extensive experience from automotive and other industries in build-up and growth phases as well as in downsizing and turnaround management. Open-minded, customer-focused strategist with diplomatic skills, high abstraction ability, and a passion for interdisciplinary and complex challenges in interface roles.
Languages
German
NativeFrench
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Oct 2003 - Jun 2008
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Diplom Wirtschaftsingenieur, specialization in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
Oct 2003 - Jun 2004
Université Montesquieu
Bordeaux, France
Oct 1994 - Jun 1998
Ziehenschule
General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) · Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Certifications & licenses
CE driving license
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