Manuel (Heinemann) B.
Senior Consultant
Experience
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Senior Consultant
valantic Supply Chain Excellence GmbH
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance multi-tier supply chain reliability in industrial sectors, driving strategic alignment and delivering operational improvements.
- Held strategic ownership of a key automotive account, securing a €5.8M, 3-year framework agreement through alignment of service delivery with executive priorities.
- Served as direct report and deputy to the Vice President, acting as a trusted partner in client engagement management and internal leadership.
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 1 monthHamburg, Germany
Consultant
Lischke Consulting GmbH
- Led process optimization projects and implemented OpEx programs through Lean methods across defense, process industry, and machinery & plant engineering sectors.
- Built and managed a team of around 6 student assistants, with responsibility for recruitment, capacity planning, and mentorship.
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
11 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager, Procurement
Deutsche Bahn AG
- Steered rolling stock procurement and upgrade projects for advanced train control systems (ETCS, train radio), leading supplier negotiations, assessing technical feasibility of proposals, and managing communication with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
2 years 1 monthPreMaster Program
Robert Bosch GmbH
- Drove strategic initiatives within a two-phase talent program by first leading technical supplier negotiations in a pre-development team, and later designing and implementing a benchmarking tool.
Summary
Senior Consultant with 5+ years of experience specializing in supply chain & operations.
Track record includes >40% OTD improvement, leading €5M+ programs, and securing a €5.8M contract.
Combines mechanical engineering foundation with expertise in C-level engagement, PMO, and crisis management, and multilingual fluency for cross-border operations.
Languages
German
NativePortuguese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2017 - Nov 2020
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Production Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany
Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Systems · Mechanical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany
Sep 1999 - May 2011
Deutsche Schule Lissabon
High School Diploma (Abitur) · Lisbon, Portugal
Certifications & licenses
Certified Scrum Master
CertiProf
Metaplan Workshop Moderation
Metaplan® GmbH
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