Katherina (Rosina) Schock
Team Lead Instore Logistics Management
Experience
Team Lead Instore Logistics Management
Breuninger GmbH & Co
Led the central Instore Logistics Team and oversaw support operations across 13 stores in Germany and Luxembourg, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics processes and strategic direction.
Oversaw all merchandise management processes across stores, eCommerce, and Pick from Store, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and operational consistency.
Analyzed staffing procedures and personnel costs across support teams, providing data-driven recommendations to the Executive Board for annual budget planning.
Led continuous improvement initiatives including documentation, KPI development, and performance tracking to drive operational excellence through data-based insights.
Provided technical support for new store openings and transformation projects, ensuring integration with central logistics and adherence to EU Price Indication Regulation (PAngV).
Managed optimization and digitalization projects, including piloting digital price tags across stores to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
International Purchasing Manager — Purchasing International
Lidl Trust & Con. Ltd Neckarsulm
- Sourced secondary packaging materials for fruits, vegetables, and plants across seven European countries, ensuring cost-efficiency and product suitability.
- Acted as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders regarding secondary packaging, ensuring seamless communication across the supply chain.
- Led end-to-end tendering processes including specification definition, tender issuance, and price negotiation to secure competitive deals for seasonal packaging.
- Expanded the supplier base by identifying new vendors, attending international trade fairs, and onboarding innovative partners.
- Monitored packaging quality and resolved defects or non-conformities in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
- Administered a multi-million-euro packaging budget, aligning purchasing decisions with financial goals.
- Provided analytical and strategic input to senior management through presentations and market analyses.
- Promoted sustainable packaging practices and initiated continuous quality and process improvements.
Project Manager Load Carrier and Empties Management
Kaufland Trust & Co. Ltd Heilbronn
- Developed and implemented a long-term load carrier strategy in coordination with Schwarz Group stakeholders to define accepted carrier types and streamline delivery standards.
- Led a study to analyze and improve load carrier processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable improvements.
- Oversaw cross-country team structures, managed organizational changes, and ensured efficient daily operations in logistics hubs and warehouses.
- Conducted detailed cost analyses of empty pallet returns to develop optimized refund conditions with external partners.
- Led the full lifecycle of new load carrier implementation, including specification, testing, rollout, and investment planning across multiple countries.
- Performed regular quality audits and analyzed system data to ensure load carrier quality and support continuous process refinement.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with external partners, aligning operational needs and cost-control objectives.
- Drove projects including launching a new online warehouse management platform and introducing a voucher system for euro pallets.
- Supported the rollout and maintenance of new IT systems and databases for load carrier management.
Assistant to the Executive Board of Directors
Kaufland Trust & Co. Ltd Heilbronn
- Coordinated meetings, travel arrangements, and provided IT support for the executive team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Acted as main HR liaison, supporting resolution of employee matters and maintaining effective internal communication.
- Maintained accurate time records using SAP, ensuring compliance, transparency, and data reliability.
- Organized onboarding events, workshops, and international supply chain manager meetings, managing logistics and documentation.
- Led rollout of new organizational processes in collaboration with IT and stakeholders to align with strategic objectives.
- Prepared executive-ready presentations, data analyses, and decision papers informing strategic decisions across the logistics network.
- Consolidated logistics updates, reviewed personnel structures, and ensured strategic alignment across SCM International.
- Managed internal projects and served as central contact for load carrier operations, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
- Facilitated internal communications within SCM International to enhance collaboration and responsiveness.
Junior Professional, Trainee International and Junior Project Manager
Green Cycle GmbH (PreZero/Schwarz Group)
Coordinated pallet disposition processes between Schwarz Group logistics sites and European suppliers, establishing a foundation in logistics coordination and data management.
Conducted weekly planning of pallet movements using Microsoft Excel and the GreenCycle Management Portal, tracking usage and return rates to identify optimization opportunities.
Ensured high-quality delivery note documentation and performed daily master data updates in GCM, contributing to data consistency and traceability.
Supported month-end closings by generating key metrics with Tableau and developing dashboards for performance trend visualization.
Acted as main contact for internal teams and external service providers, coordinating scheduling, billing, and delivery changes across Europe.
Participated in the International Trainee Program with rotations focused on logistics process optimization, pooling system implementation, digitalization, KPI development, and inventory correction across multiple countries.
As Junior Project Manager, maintained weekly disposition planning cycles, designed dynamic Tableau dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring, and conducted global market analysis to inform supplier diversification strategies.
Standardized quality checks for pallet usage and returns, implemented documentation cycles for compliance, and co-developed the Easy-Contract digital platform for supplier contract management.
Oversaw daily import of RFID-based data into GCM to ensure end-to-end pallet traceability and improved inventory reliability.
Summary
As an accomplished business leader with an MBA in Global Business, I bring together operational excellence, strategic foresight, and impactful team leadership to enable organizations to succeed in complex and competitive environments. With more than nine years of international, cross-functional experience in process management, procurement, logistics, and strategic operations, I have developed a versatile profile that allows me to lead diverse teams, optimize workflows, and shape long-term business outcomes across industries.
My career has been defined by the ability to transform complexity into clarity. I specialize in analyzing dynamic business challenges and developing structured, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Whether designing growth strategies, optimizing supply chains, negotiating with international stakeholders, or aligning operations with strategic goals, I consistently deliver measurable impact while balancing efficiency, innovation, and resilience.
Core areas of expertise include project management and process optimization (PMO), cross-functional leadership, strategic sourcing and supplier management, team leadership and talent development, and problem solving and continuous improvement.
What sets me apart is the ability to connect people, processes, and performance. I believe sustainable success depends on both strategic clarity and empowered individuals. By integrating modern leadership practices, digital transformation initiatives, and continuous professional development, I am equipped to contribute to forward-thinking, growth-oriented, and globally connected organizations.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, precision, and adaptability are essential. My approach is shaped by resilience, accountability, and a deep curiosity for improving complex systems.
Having worked across multiple countries and with diverse stakeholders, I bring an international mindset and intercultural competence that allow me to navigate complex environments with confidence. I value collaboration across borders and believe that successful global operations require not only strong processes but also a deep respect for cultural differences and diverse perspectives.
Looking ahead, I am committed to contributing my expertise to organizations that embrace transformation and sustainable growth. My professional motivation lies in combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, empowering teams, and ensuring that organizations remain competitive and future-ready in a rapidly evolving global economy.
With an MBA in Global Business and more than nine years of international experience in process management, procurement, logistics, and operations, I combine a strong strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach to leadership.
Over the course of my career, I have built a reputation for transforming complex operational challenges into structured, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Whether leading cross-functional teams, negotiating with international suppliers, or implementing data-driven improvements, I consistently bridge strategic vision with operational excellence.
What sets me apart is the ability to connect people, processes, and performance. I have successfully led initiatives that improved supply chain efficiency, optimized costs, and strengthened collaboration across multiple countries. My profile combines analytical strength with practical execution, enabling me to contribute measurable value to organizations navigating dynamic and globalized markets.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, precision, and adaptability are critical success factors. Passionate about lifelong learning, I continuously invest in professional development in areas such as supply chain management, digital transformation, and modern leadership practices. My work ethic is shaped by resilience, accountability, and a deep curiosity for improving complex systems.
In addition, I actively make myself available for challenging and forward-thinking client projects, where I can contribute my expertise to deliver long-term, measurable impact.
Skills
Professional Skills
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Authenticity
- Resilience
- Stress Resistance
- Creativity
- Loyalty
- Assertiveness
- Self-motivation
- Willingness To Perform
- Perseverance
- Ability To Self-reflect
- Self-discipline
- Sense Of Responsibility
- Diligence
- Empathy
- Ability To Work In A Team
- Intercultural Competence
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Management
- Sociability
- Openness
- Critical Faculties
- Tolerance
- Motivation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Ability To Judge
- Initiative
- Ability To Delegate Tasks
- Ability To Make Decisions
- Ability To Control And Monitor
- Ability To Solve Problems
- Willingness To Take Risks
- Goal And Solution Orientation
- Analytical And Conceptual Thinking
- Time Management
- Media Competence
- Project Management (Pmo)
- Expressiveness
- Methodology
- Organisational Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Information Retrieval
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Initiative
- Self-regulation
- Trustworthiness
- Sympathy
- Authentic
- Conscientiousness
- Creation Of Plans
- Delegation
- Attention To Details
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Executive Functioning, Such As Prioritizing Duties
- Distribution Of Resources
- Loyalty
- Time Management
- Cooperation
- Reliability
- Tolerance
- Friendliness
- Willingness To Help Others
- Ability To Persuade Or Convince Others
- Respectfulness
- Working Towards A Common Goal
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Maturity
- Respectfulness
- Communication
- Communicative
- Energetic
- Confidence
- Dynamic
- Fun
- Positive Thinking
- Helpful
- Finding Alternative Solutions
- Enthusiasm
- Optimism
Technical Skills
- Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, Onenote)
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Tableau
- Sap Concur
- Sap Time Management
- Atlassian Jira
- Atlassian Confluence
- Windows
- Ios (Macintosh)
Languages
Education
University of Louisville
MBA in Global Business / Double Degree; M.Sc. in Business Management · Global Business; Business Management · Heilbronn, Germany · excellent (3.925 from 4.000)
University of Macedonia
Bachelor of Science · International and European Studies (VWL) · Thessaloniki, Greece · excellent (9,37 from 10,0)
Platon Private High School
High School Diploma, German Abitur · Katerini, Greece · excellent (18,6 from 20,0)
Certifications & licenses
Certified Financial Modeler
Digital Engineering
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