Local project manager for a Europe-wide project to implement a centralized parts supply system.
Responsibilities included planning processes, systems, layout, CAPEX/OPEX/FTE planning, master data, and timelines.
Managed local project team members and served as the central point of contact for the end customer.
Identified and optimized internal processes and structures at the site with immediate implementation.
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 months
Aßlar, Germany
Interim Head of SCM
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
Responsible for operative procurement, S&OP, production planning, intralogistics, container planning, shipping, and customs.
Prepared SAP S/4 HANA rollout, planned and introduced a new logistics center.
Project manager in a successfully completed inventory reduction initiative.
Jan 2023 - May 2023
5 months
Munich, Germany
Interim Head of Operations
FoxInsights GmbH
Bridged a vacancy and successfully found a successor.
Responsible for SCM, procurement, quality management, returns management, and development.
Implemented framework purchasing agreements, Sales & Operations (S&OP) planning cycles, and improvements in manufacturing processes at the contract manufacturer.
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
1 year 1 month
Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
On-site
Interim Manager and Logistics Coach
Celebrate Digital Printing
Led and formed the logistics team.
Analyzed processes and systems of onsite and inbound material flow.
Created cross-functional measures for improvement targeting cost reduction and improved stock accuracy.
Project manager for implementation efforts.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 year
Aachen, Germany
Interim Chief Supply Chain Manager
MOOVE
Defined the general supply chain strategy (guiding principles, first-level processes, organization, interfaces, system landscape, operative logistics).
Handled logistics engineering: layout definition and budget calculation (CAPEX, OPEX).
Responsible for staffing and management of the SCM organization.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
4 years
Böblingen, Germany
Head of Supply Chain Management
INEOS Automotive
Set up a supply chain management and logistics department, including organization, systems, processes, and structures.
Managed end-to-end responsibilities from supplier to line provision and vehicle handover.
Led logistics engineering, material and production planning, S&OP, customs, intralogistics management, and transport management.
Directed a worldwide tender for inbound and outbound logistics.
Digitalized supply chain using SAP S4/HANA (eWM, MM, PP) and connected systems like S&OP, TMS, Track & Trace, Yard Management, and MES.
Integrated a plant SCM organization with 60 FTE into INEOS Automotive SCM organization following acquisition of a Daimler factory.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
5 years
Erlangen, Germany
Head of Strategic Logistics
Siemens AG
Responsible for procurement of logistic services (> €100 million annually).
Led a project for digitalization of transportation management.
Strategically and operationally optimized transports, warehouse network, procurement processes, and supply chain.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2015
7 years
Erlangen, Germany
Senior Consultant Strategic Procurement
Siemens AG
Managed and planned collaborative supplier initiatives targeting product cost reduction and lead time optimization.
Introduced Supplier Portal Supply On.
Managed LEAN initiatives and lead time improvements.
Assessed supply chain excellence in a Siemens-wide audit.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 years
Starnberg, Germany
Senior Project Manager
Seidenschwarz & Comp. Management Consulting
Optimized a gearbox refurbishing line at a large OEM using LEAN techniques.
Structured and implemented a supply chain management organization.
Reduced supply chain costs of an electronic component manufacturer with a self-developed simulation tool.
Led a quality improvement project at a casting facility.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2008
6 years
Amberg, Germany
Logistic Manager
Grammer AG
Set up logistics for three new manufacturing locations in China.
Acted as worldwide logistics interim manager.
Managed logistics operations for 10 plants in Asia and Eastern Europe.
Served as project manager for SAP implementation.
Established KPI reporting.
Led inventory reduction projects.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years
Amberg, Germany
Logistics Planner
Grammer AG
Planned logistics for new parts from suppliers to the plant and end customer, including transport, packaging, customs, internal logistics, and EDI connection.
Developed and implemented a logistics project calculation tool.
Jan 1995 - Dec 2001
7 years
Bamberg, Germany
Logistic Manager
Michael Fischer OHG
Managed shipping, receiving, commissioning, customization, and procurement of logistic services departments.
Reduced customer lead time by approximately 70%.
Jan 1990 - Dec 1995
6 years
Bamberg, Germany
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Otto-Friedrich-University
Studied business administration focusing on logistics, IT, statistics, and European management.
Earned a degree equivalent to a Master's (Dipl.-Kaufmann).
Jan 1986 - Dec 1989
4 years
Kehl, Germany
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Completed high school education at the High School of Economics.
Summary
Interim Manager Operations & Supply Chain:
Start-ups (5 years) and established companies (>20 years)
Comprehensive China experience (5 years)
Member of the German Interim Management Association (DDIM)
Regional lead in the Nuremberg area
Deputy Lead of the Operations Group within DDIM.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Oct 1990 - Jun 1995
Otto-Friedrich-University
Diplom-Kaufmann, master equivalent · Business Administration, Logistics and IT, Statistics, European Management · Bamberg, Germany