Michael R.
Managing Director
Experience
Aug 2022 - Present
3 years 2 monthsSulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
Managing Director
Ratmann Consulting Group GmbH
- Fulfillment of the company's objectives according to the articles of association
- Administrative tasks and organization of the company
- Implementation of shareholder resolutions
- Representation of the company externally
For clients:
- Business consulting for logistics and supply chain management
- Process design
- Strategy development
- Interim management from B-level in supply chain and logistics
- Strategy, turnaround, and change management
- Escalation management for automotive companies
- Restructuring of logistics operations and freight forwarders
- Business mediation
- Coaching and training of teams and managers
- Preparation of viability analyses
- Preparation of (partial) restructuring reports according to IDW S6
- Support in insolvency proceedings
Oct 2013 - Present
12 yearsSulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
Interim Manager, Principal
Ratmann Consulting
- New client acquisition and account management
- B- and C-level interim management in the automotive, chemical, paper, glass, metal, plastics, woodworking, trade, forwarding, and logistics sectors
- Management consulting in supply chain and logistics
- Project leadership
- Planning and implementation of conversions and restructurings
- New warehouse construction and warehouse design
- Preparation of restructuring plans for forwarding and logistics companies
- Execution of rationalizations and takeovers
Jul 2013 - Present
12 years 3 monthsSenior Coach
IHK, HWK, Carriere&More, Eckert Schulen, Kolping, various partnerships
- Coaching and training of A- to C-level executives in:
- General business administration
- Materials management, logistics, supply chain management processes
- Quality management
- Occupational health, safety, and environmental protection
- Corporate management
- Change and turnaround management
- Implementation of customer-specific requirements
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
1 yearShipping Manager
Grammer TC GmbH
- Supply chain process management
- Responsible for quality in outbound
- Responsible for load securing at the Haselmühl plant
- Active supplier and customer support
- Responsible for optimizing procurement and supply processes
- Operational, tactical, and strategic planning in outbound logistics
- Handling complaints and damages
- Budget planning
- Project management for outbound reorganization
- Participation in the JIT to JIS delivery project for John Deere
Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
8 monthsHead of Logistics and Supply Chain
Your Own Brand GmbH
- Control and ensure supply of goods
- Order management and production planning
- Operational global procurement
- Handling complaints and damages
- Logistics controlling
- Freight forwarding operations
- Responsible for inventory levels
- Development of existing processes
- Continuous benchmarking of the logistics market
- Project management for new transshipment center and warehouse
- Project management for restructuring transport operations
May 2011 - Jan 2012
9 monthsRegensburg, Germany
Logistics Customer Order Processor
DIS AG
- Handling customer inquiries/orders
- Analyzing customer requirements
- Maintaining order records
- Reporting
- Process management in customer logistics
Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
11 monthsBusiness Administration Manager
TTC GmbH & Co KG
- Managing the commercial department
- Capacity, revenue and results planning
- Customer service activities
- Marketing planning
- Controlling
- Project lead for spare parts center Europe
- Project lead for transport route restructuring
- Project lead for customs clearance
Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
1 year 1 monthNeuhaus an der Pegnitz, Germany
Production Logistics Planner
Seda Deutschland GmbH
- Work preparation and material flow control
- Personnel planning and deployment in production
- Project lead for the McDonald's pull system
- Carton planning
- Creating reports and statistics
- Budget planning
Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
1 yearWeiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany
Dispatcher / Work Preparation
Nachtmann GmbH
- Executive deputy for the Czech branch manager
- Managing cold processing
- Work preparation
- Outsourcing management in the rework area
- Budget planning
- Carton planning
- Handling complaints
- Project lead for outsourcing system restructuring
Jul 2002 - Aug 2007
5 years 2 monthsGeiselhöring, Germany
Shift Supervisor, Warehouse Logistics
HaTec GmbH
- Deputy to the warehouse manager
- Personnel planning and training
- Order picking
- Handling complaints
- Route planning
- Project lead for implementing warehouse management DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Nov 2001 - Jun 2002
8 monthsStraubing, Germany
Commercial Dispatch Clerk
Wolf Entsorgung
- Order acceptance
- Complaint handling
- Preparation of documents for dangerous goods transports
Nov 1997 - Nov 2001
4 years 1 monthFeldkirchen, Germany
Staff Sergeant and Deputy TE Leader
Bundeswehr
- Dispatching
- Deputy head of the reconnaissance group subunit
- Environmental protection / dangerous goods management at the regimental level
- Advanced and initial training of persons responsible for dangerous goods
Jul 1996 - Feb 1998
1 year 8 monthsStraubing, Germany
Customer Service Clerk
TNT Express GmbH
- Order acceptance
- Complaint handling
- Customer service tasks
- Administration according to DIN ISO 9002
Summary
Hands-on mentality with a participative leadership style
Strong communication skills
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedCzech
IntermediateEducation
Apr 2011 - May 2014
IHK
Master professional of business management (CCI) · Business Management · Germany
Mar 2009 - Nov 2010
IHK
Bachelor professional of business (CCI) · Business · Germany
Sep 1993 - Jul 1996
TNT Express GmbH
Apprenticeship as freight forwarding clerk · Freight forwarding · Straubing, Germany
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
Certified restructuring and turnaround advisor
Certified mediator
OTH
Load securing for responsible persons
Trainer certification exam
Chamber of Crafts
Dangerous goods officer
Environmental protection officer
Dangerous goods officer
Dangerous goods officer
ADR – certificate
Dangerous goods officer
Forklift license
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