Jürgen Jäkel
Dir. Transfer of Work
Experience
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
2 yearsDir. Transfer of Work
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Transfer of 12 transfer packages to the Turkish site (approx. 180 FTE)
- Led a project with 10 direct reports, including sub-project leaders and specialists in quality, industrial engineering and SCM in Turkey and Germany
- Responsible for 12 sub-projects with a transfer volume of about 180 FTE
- Reassessment, optimization and planning of individual projects (new budget planning)
- Oversaw implementation of special processes at the target site
- Managed planning and execution of new production and logistics halls
- Delegated negotiation and management of customers (Airbus, Boeing, STAero…)
- Investment budget €7.8M (excluding technical building equipment)
- 11-month project duration – delivered in time and on budget
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years Germany
Projektleiter sowie Leiter Einkauf & SCM
Batterie-Großspeichersystem bei Hersteller und Betreiber
- Completion and start of power trading with large storage systems
- Project lead for 9 large storage systems with substations and operator approvals in 5 federal states (12 to 20 MW)
- Land purchase, building permits, plant design, construction and go-live for 4 sites, including acceptance by grid operators and the network agency
- Procurement of required battery storage systems per R&D specs – reduced purchase cost by €2.5M (17%) in 2023
- Timely project completion for 4 sites
- Selection, training and handover to the permanent project manager in Q2/2023
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 yearsInterim Manager SCM
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Cleared delivery backlog and improved on-time parts supply
- Rapid production ramp-up at major aircraft manufacturers caused severe supply chain issues and delays to end customers
- Major parts delivery delays were cut by over 80% in 11 months through targeted purchasing restructuring and focused part sourcing
- Trained and coached talented planners to become specialized part hunters
- Introduced a process to avoid counterfeit parts in electronics procurement
- Sourced electronic components from China, Taiwan, USA, Canada and Europe to ensure supply (>€2M purchase volume across 200 components)
- Trained buyers into technical buyers/negotiators, reducing part costs by more than 6.5% per year in 2022 and 2023
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 yearsV.P. Supply Chain Management
Luftfahrt Hersteller
- Built and led the SCM organization
- Negotiated 7 main supply contracts totaling over $400M
- Managed supplier relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors
- Negotiated contracts and visited suppliers focused on battery technology, electric drives, aircraft structural parts, and navigation and control systems
- Worked closely with R&D, legal and program management
- Ensured prototype deliveries of components from development partners
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 yearsManager Supply Chain
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Led the “Fit For Future” project to ensure sustainable on-time delivery (OTIF)
- Systematically reduced past-due orders by over 80% within one year
- Improved part availability by over 60% while lowering inventory and ensuring permanent supply within 20 months
- Simplified and improved overly complex processes to speed up operations and cut customer wait times
- Increased return on investment by 20%
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 yearsManager Supply Chain
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Work transfer – production relocation
- Defined and implemented a “Work-Transfer-Light-Process”, reducing internal effort by over 60% (B2B, B2M, M2B)
- Increased execution speed by over 50% despite fluctuating customer orders (line-fit and aftermarket)
- Moved top-selling product from in-house production in India to a service provider in Germany, saving over €1M per year
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
3 yearsInterim Manager Supply Chain und Projektleitung der Restrukturierung (CRO)
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Took on multiple high-risk, high-complexity projects assigned by the board
- Integrated operational units through extensive change processes
- Merged two operating units (750 & 250 employees) into the business unit from 2016 to 2018
- Harmonized over 35 internal processes in a major change management project to boost efficiency and profitability
- Integrated leaders and key performers into the new organization
- Implemented new production methods to raise efficiency by about 25% per year
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
1 year 3 months Hamburg, Germany
Interim Manager Supply Chain und Projektleitung der Restrukturierung (CRO)
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Took on multiple high-risk, high-complexity projects assigned by the board
- Streamlined, standardized and modernized complex production processes
- Found and set up a new production and logistics site in Hamburg for aircraft interiors with over 600 employees from 2015 – 15-month project
- Transferred two production sites into a new 8,000 m² production hall with a modern Industry 4.0 machining center and a separate 4,000 m² high-bay warehouse and logistics center
- Changed old work methods, streamlined and standardized complex processes
- Increased overall throughput and efficiency by over 25% and cut unit costs by over 20% at the new site
- Delivered sustainable savings of over €2M per year
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 yearsInterim Manager Supply Chain und Projektleitung der Restrukturierung (CRO)
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Took on multiple high-risk, high-complexity projects assigned by the board
- Restructuring, turnaround, head of procurement
- Turned around a 250-employee business unit from 2013 to 2016
- Took over procurement (volume >€25M per year)
- Delivered sustainable annual savings of over 8% in purchasing
- Improved key end-to-end business processes
- Cleared 60,000 backlog hours in 7 months (end customers: Airbus and Lufthansa), preventing delivery stoppage at Airbus
- Restored good reputation with Airbus and Lufthansa within 15 months
- Avoided double-digit million euro penalties at Airbus and Lufthansa through cooperation and improved delivery
- Achieved break-even after 3 years
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
4 yearsInterim Manager Supply Chain und Projektleitung der Restrukturierung (CRO)
Luftfahrt Tier 1
- Took on multiple high-risk, high-complexity projects assigned by the board
- Managed multi-functional teams (MFT) for A350 development and production
- Led 12 MFTs from 2010 to 2013
- Coordinated and managed supporting Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
- Delivered complex development and production scopes with 12 risk-share partners
- Introduced effective lean management methods in procurement and project management
- Shifted from top-down to partnership-based cooperation with selected suppliers
- Ensured on-time deliveries with required tests and certifications
- Managed the supply chain across up to 5 tiers
- Procured and delivered 1,400 specialized ATA21 aluminum tools for Airbus A350 climate ducts (order value approx. €18M)
- On-time procurement of approx. 1,500 new fittings (ATA21 air conditioning)
- Successfully completed on schedule and within budget
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
1 yearLeiter Entwicklung und Einkauf
Hersteller und Tier 1 Automotive
- Sold the company to a leading EMS supplier in late 2010
- Managed due diligence process
- Integrated leadership team and handed over responsibility to new senior management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 yearHybrid
Leiter Entwicklung und Einkauf
Hersteller und Tier 1 Automotive
- Developed a drive concept for BMW in 2009
- Designed drivetrain concept for hybrid vehicles
- Performed efficiency calculations and built test prototypes
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsLeiter Entwicklung und Einkauf
Hersteller und Tier 1 Automotive
- Developed electric drivetrains for small vehicles
- Led electronics and software R&D for small cargo vehicles
- Built a motivated R&D team and introduced goal-oriented development processes
- Secured project funding with an R&D budget over €5M and procurement volume of €8M
- Developed an efficient e-mobility drivetrain based on CAN bus and lithium-ion batteries (charging infrastructure, charger development, in-house battery integration for 8 OEMs and 12 models)
- Produced a small series of cargo vehicles
- Designed e-motors and high-performance Li-ion batteries with charger monitoring and control
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsLeiter Entwicklung und Einkauf
Hersteller und Tier 1 Automotive
- Diversified product portfolio to secure growth
- Developed and completed two motor concepts
- Designed a method to develop highly flexible battery geometries and corresponding battery management systems
- Collaborated with six leading European manufacturers to deliver production-ready vehicles
- The developed drive system won the E-Bike World Championship for mountain bikes in 2009 and 2010
Jan 2002 - Aug 2024
22 years 8 months Icking, Germany
Founder
INT Consult GmbH
- Focus on complex, often international projects requiring industry experience and deep expertise
- Completed over 50 projects for international mid-sized companies and global corporations with specialized business units
- Top rating / 96% success rate on all projects
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002
4 years Munich, Germany
Co-Founder & CEO
e-turn Inc.
- Co-founded e-turn Inc. with two partners to develop a web-based platform for syncing contacts from Outlook, Excel and mobile phone address books
- Sold the company with technology transfer
- Part of the service is now integrated into LinkedIn
Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
2 years San Jose, United States
Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
Solectron Inc.
- Executed strategic corporate goals with major clients and partners
Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 years San Jose, United States
CEO
Force Computers Inc.
- Led global embedded computer business with 9 subsidiaries across 3 continents
- Sold the company to Solectron Inc. in 1998
Jan 1993 - Dec 1997
3 years San Jose, United States
COO
Force Computers Inc.
Jan 1986 - Dec 1999
14 years Munich, Germany
Geschäftsführer
Force Computers GmbH
Jan 1981 - Dec 1987
5 years Munich, Germany
Entwicklungsleitung für Hard- und Software
Force Computers GmbH
Jan 1981 - Dec 1982
2 years Munich, Germany
Software-Entwickler
ESG - FEG
- For the terrain following radar system on the European Tornado combat aircraft
Summary
- Project leadership for executing complex projects: 96% in time, in full, within budget and quality
- Industry expertise in aerospace (Tier 1 & 2), battery storage systems (Tier 1), automotive (Tier 1), mechanical engineering (manufacturers), embedded computer hardware and software development
- Results and goal oriented “Natural Leader” for the project team, governance, scheduling and reporting (status and KPIs)
- End-to-end management (Supply Chain Management), full overview of the supply chain in the project from suppliers to end customers, generalist for planning (SOP), execution and stakeholder management, specialist for implementation with the project team
- Solution-oriented execution, unconventional solutions for complex tasks “Think and act outside the box”, leaving old paths behind to find and apply creative solutions
- Assertiveness, persuasion, motivation “Lead by example”, recognizing what is feasible for quick realization
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 1978 - Jun 1981
Fach-Hochschule
Diplom-Informatiker · Dortmund, Germany
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