Nils Hempel
Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
Experience
Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
International University
- Lectured Supply Chain Management for Bachelor Program in International Business
Head of Supply Chain
Footprint.Club GmbH
- Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain
- Led a team of 52 employees in a variety of business units (warehouse, fulfillment, procurement, logistics)
- Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
- Restructured and revamped P&L of acquired venture (21% logistics costs cut in first 4 weeks)
- Carved out new distribution systems for D2C food deliveries
- Forged and curated relationships with key suppliers/providers. Successfully negotiated SLAs and frame agreements
Co-Founder/Chief Logistics Officer
Fliit Holding GmbH
Directed 20+ members in various departments in 2 offices (Berlin & Riga). Fostered cross functional feedback system and development programs. Mentored key members and shaped future leaders in the company.
Transformed the company in two key dimensions – human resources (scaled up 2→80 international employees) and capital (raised €22m+ venture capital driven by strategic partnership with Maersk)
Represented the company as keynote speaker at national and international sponsored events and panel discussions
Designed and launched a fast pace operations infrastructure that is monthly capable of handling 5,000+ pan-European transports across 20+ distribution centers
Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain. Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
Consultant for Lean Management Project
Knome Inc.
Procurement Manager
Lürssen-Kröger Shipyard
B2B Product Manager
German Post DHL Parcel Service
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Transportation (8.5 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), Biotechnology (1 year), and Food and Beverage (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Operations (6.5 years), Supply Chain Management (6 years), Human Resources (5.5 years), Procurement (4 years), Product Development (3 years), and Logistics (0.5 years).
Summary
13-year experienced senior leader in logistics and supply chain. Earned proven track-record in transformation and change management. Striving for scaling up ambitious companies by substantial operations experience. Showcased excellent leadership skills by managing, motivating highly diverse and international teams.
Skills
- Scholarship Of The Schule Schloss Salem
- First Choice Initiative Champion (Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Project & Communication Tools (Atlassian, Asana, Monday Etc.)
- Last Mile Operations Tools (Onfleet, Urbantz, Routific)
Languages
Education
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Master of Science · Global Management and Governance · Hamburg, Germany
European University of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts · Logistics Management · Brühl, Germany
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Study Abroad Program · Barcelona, Spain
Certifications & licenses
Six Sigma Green Belt
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